Mice are some of the most destructive and common pests that we have to deal with in Orange County. These small rodents can easily sneak into your house and cause a lot of damage to your home and personal property, which could mean a lot of costly repairs for you.
If you think you might have mice in your home, you should enlist the help of an experienced Orange County pest control specialist at the first sign of an infestation. At FlynnCo, we know the various challenges that come with eliminating mice from your home, and we have spent years developing several comprehensive plans that are sure to eradicate the mice from your property.
How To Identify A Mouse
In Orange County, the house mouse is the rodent species most often found in homes. This type of mouse has a small, round body that is about 2 1/2 inches to 3 3/4 inches long. It has a pointed nose, large ears, and small, round eyes. Dark brownish-gray fur covers almost its entire body. The house mouse has a long tail that is almost the same length as its body.
What Makes Mice So Dangerous?
Mice are stealthy and athletic creatures. They can crawl, climb, and squeeze their bodies through some of the most hard-to-access places. This is one of the reasons why they are so dangerous. Instead of crawling out in the open, they usually chew holes through your walls and ceiling and use the space between them to travel and nest. While there, they chew on the wooden beams, insulation, and even the electrical wiring. This could not only be expensive to repair but could be a potential fire hazard if it is not fixed immediately.
Another reason why mice are dangerous is that they carry and spread a wide range of diseases and viruses. Salmonellosis, E. coli, and leptospirosis are just a few of the health-related issues mice spread.
Many people also develop allergic reactions to mice droppings and urine. Having just one mouse in your home could trigger an asthma attack if you suffer from allergies. And the contamination they leave behind is often inside walls in places that can be almost impossible to access to clean out and sanitize.
Five Simple Tips To Prevent Future Mouse Problems
Once mice find a way into your home, they can be challenging to get rid of on your own. The main reason for this is that they can fit into hard-to-reach places. They are also good at staying out of sight, which makes it difficult to truly know how many mice are living in your home at one time.
The best mouse control solution is to prevent them from coming into your home in the first place. Here are some mice prevention tips that you can use to deter mice from coming into your home include:
Close any gaps, cracks, or potential entry points to your home.
Keep all your stored food in metal or glass containers with tight-fitting lids.
Keep your home clutter-free to eliminate any hiding spots.
Keep the grass in your yard cut short.
Don't leave your pet's food and water dish out all night.
If mice come into your home, they are looking for food, water, or shelter. Keeping these three necessities out of reach makes the mice less likely to stick around.
The Most Effective Mouse Control For Your Home
If you are looking for the best way to get rid of mice in your Orange County home, give us a call today. FlynnCo uses the 3-prong approach, exclusion, trapping, and baiting (exterior) techniques to eradicate mice and other pests from your home for good.