Mice and Rat Removal
MiceMice are most commonly found within buildings during the winter months. Normally, mice will live outdoors in warmer weather burrowing for shelter in concealed areas close to buildings, sidewalks, or in underbush. Mice will eat any food that is available but prefers cereal grains and seeds. The mouse is a nibbler eating erratically and requires little water. Mice are very versitle, passing through holes 12 mm in diameter and climbing wall studs or other vertical surfaces easily. |
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Mice Information Library
How do I remove mice?
The best way to remove mice is to prevent them from becoming a problem. This is actually quite easy. Mice gain entry into homes by way of holes in the exterior of the house or by doors being left open. In addition, you must practice good sanitation. Proper handling and storage of food will certainly prevent mice from becoming a problem.
However, once you have mice, treatment must take place. There are several ways to achieve this. One is by the way of trapping. The house mouse is easily trapped with spring traps and glue boards. In addition, ultrasonic sound devices may also be used but this must be used effectively as it only moves the mice out of the controlled area. Rodenticides (chemicals) are also used in mice removal. Only a qualified pest control company may use this type of treatment for any mice removal Toronto. This should be used with pre-baiting and can also be used effectively with sound devices by pushing the mice out of one area and into a treatment zone containing rodenticides. Again, only a qualified professional can attempt this as these chemicals are regulated by Federal and Provincial laws. Pest Pro Canada are qualified and are experts at all aspects of mice removal Toronto & the GTA. Contact Pest Pro Canada today for your free mice removal Toronto quote!
Where do mice live?:
- Outside in the winter, inside in the summer
- Kitchens.
- Basements.
- Attics.
- Garages.
- Between walls and floor joists.
Mice Facts
Mice can weigh up to 15 grams and are 6.8 inches in length. The have four toes on front feet with five on the back. Thei droppings are rod or spindle-shaped approximately 6 mm in length. The house mouse reaches maturity near six weeks and has a life span of about one year. A female can product as many as 8 litters in her lifetime of 5 or 6 young. As with all rodents, the house mouse will gnaw its front top and bottom incisors together to keep the front teeth sharp. They are able to gnaw through wood, aluminum, soft mortar, and asphalt. In addition, the house mouse can jump a verticle distance of 30 cm.
