Mice may be cute and furry, but they make horrible pets. In fact they carry disease. And while snap traps, glue traps and poison are very effective. Some of us might not want to deal with the icky mess that goes along with killing a mouse.
So what are the alternatives to getting rid of mice without necessarily killing them?
Here is what you will need:
- Peppermint oil
- Cotton balls
- Peanut butter
- Steel wool
- 5 gallon bucket
- 3 bricks or brick shaped objects
First you are going to want to get rid of what is attracting the mice to your house. Make sure you get rid of any open or uncovered food. Make sure you clean your countertops very well and sweep and mop your floors.
Next we want to repel the mice. For this you will need to pour a generous amount of peppermint oil on the cotton balls and place them in the middle of the path where you have seen mouse activity. Make sure you place a cotton ball in every area that is affected. Peppermint is simply too strong for their noises.
Next we want to prevent the mice from reentering the home. The best way to do this is to block all entry point (waterlines, gas lines, electricity lines). The most effective way to do this is to place steel wool in all of the empty spaces.
Ok so now I am going to tell you how to build a friendly trap if you happen to still have mice. Place the 5 gallon bucket in the high traffic mouse area, place peanut butter on the inside rim of the bucket. Place your bricks vertically (this will act as stairs for the mice). Once the mice have been trapped you can safely let them go in whatever natural environment you think is right for them.
If that’s too much work for you. You can always pay a visit to Parsons Pest Control, where you will find some very effective mice control products.
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