Mice are pesky little creatures that will happily live in our homes if given the chance, damaging our properties and putting us at risk of getting sick. As carriers of Hantavirus and other terrible diseases, flushing them down the toilet might seem like the right thing to do. Flushing however could seriously damage your septic system. What you should do instead is disinfect the animals and throw them out properly. Call Mice Control Oakville today if you’re currently dealing with a mouse infestation.
There are 13 different species of mice in Canada, but only two are a real problem to homeowners: the house mouse and the deer mouse. The house mouse is light grey or brown with a lighter belly. This mouse measures up to 11cm long and has a tail of equal length. The deer mouse, on the other hand, has a tawny brown back, white belly, and white feet. This mouse also has larger ears and larger eyes than the house mouse. Both mice are omnivores and feed on all kinds of things such as fruits, vegetables, seeds, and insects.
You should not flush mice down the toilet because it can be harmful to your septic system. Though they are small, you risk blocking your toilet when flushing the animals down. Their skeletons will not squish or break down as they move through the pipes. Moreover, the mice and other things you flush down the toilet will eventually build up and cause a backup in the sewer system. If your system is not connected to the sewer and you have a septic tank instead, you risk having to pump your tank more often. You should not dispose of anything in the toilet that could just as easily be thrown in the garbage.
If you have found a dead mouse in your home and need to dispose of it, you should do so properly. First, put on a pair of disposable gloves and spray the animal with disinfectant. You can use a household disinfectant or bleach solution that is 90% water and 10% bleach. Let the product sit for about 10 minutes, then pick the mouse up and place it in a sealed plastic bag. Throw the bag out in the garbage, then spray the surrounding area in which you found the mouse. Wipe the area clean with some paper towel, then throw everything out in the garbage, along with your gloves. Take the garbage out immediately.
If you’re seeing live mice in your home, you need to call a pest removal company for help. A licensed technician will inspect your home closely to find where the animals are coming from and devise a plan that will eliminate the pests in the safest way possible. The technicians at Pest Control Oakville handle mice all the time and use the best products available. We also offer pest-proofing services that keep the animals out. Call Pest Control Oakville today for a free estimate: 647-560-0992.