Did you know that cats aren’t the only mousers? Dogs can hunt mice, too. Dogs are great at detecting infestations and will even kill mice if given the chance. If there are mice in your home, however, you should get the help of a professional to remove them. Mice carry diseases and multiply rather quickly, so there’s no time to waste. A professional treatment for mice will be much more effective. Call Mice Control Oakville today for safe and effective mouse removal.
Mice are some of the most common pests in the world. There are hundreds of species of mice in the world and they live on every continent but Antarctica. The two most common species in Canada are the house mouse and the deer mouse. While the house mouse is mostly grey or brown, the deer mouse is distinctly brown on the back and white in the front. Both species are attracted to human homes for their warmth, shelter, and proximity to food. As prey to many animals, these mice are extremely quiet and prefer to hide in the most cluttered areas of the home.
Dogs can absolutely hunt mice and some breeds are known to do so. Chihuahuas, Terriers, Dachshunds, and Papillons can be trained to be excellent mousers. Dogs are able to detect mice with their powerful senses of smell and deter them effectively, but they cannot be relied upon to fully eradicate an infestation. Mice can hide very well within the walls of the home and reproduce fast enough to stay present for an indefinite amount of time. If you want to get rid of an infestation, you should get the help of a pest removal company. A licensed technician can find exactly where the mice are coming from and target them more effectively than a dog can.
After you’ve called an exterminator for help, you should pest-proof your home to keep the mice out for good. Check the outer walls of the home for any gaps or holes the animals could be used to get inside and block them off with caulking, wire, or steel wool. Remember that mice can squeeze through gaps the width of a ballpoint pen – it doesn’t take much! You can also cap wall vents with steel mesh and put weatherstripping to the bottom of the garage door to keep the pests out. Then, keep the house as clean and tidy as you can. Store food in sealed containers and fix any leaky faucets you might have.
Dogs can be handy when it comes to rodents, but you should not rely on your furry companion to get rid of the pests in your home. It takes a comprehensive approach to eliminate the animals and keep them out for good. If you’re currently struggling with an infestation, call Pest Control Oakville for help. Our experts are highly experienced in mouse removal and will provide you with the best service possible. We guarantee to solve your problem as our mouse removal and pest-proofing services each come with a warranty. Call Pest Control Oakville now: 647-560-0992.