In this blog we will consider why mice are so good at getting around your Enfield home. By answering this question, you will be better equipped to guard your home against them. It will also help you to consider when it is time to rely on professional mouse removal service in Enfield to deal with your mouse infestation.
In this blog, we will also look to debunk some common myths about mice, which in turn will help you to deal with your mouse infestation quicker and more effectively.
Debunking some common myths about your pesky mouse friends in Enfield.
A common myth about mice is that they only eat cheese and that owning a cat will do the trick to kick them out of your Enfield House for good, if only it was so straightforward. Let’s look in more detail into some of the common myths, including this one.
Myth: Mice Love Cheese
- Reality: While they can eat it, cheese is not their preferred food. They are attracted to high-calorie, sugary foods like peanut butter, chocolate, and dried fruits.
- So as a preventative measure we at Sparta Pest Control, recommend to you keep all food items in air tight containers. This simple step can stop a mouse infestation in your Enfield House. If there is no food source for the mouse in your house, the likelihood of your house having a mice infestation is very low.
Myth: Mice Have No Bones/Collapsible Skeletons
- Reality: Mice have a full skeleton, but that does not stop them from entering your home. Mice can fit through tiny holes because they lack a collarbone and have a small, flexible skull.
- So as a preventative measure we at Sparta Pest Control advise that you fill any small obvious holes in and around your Enfield home to help keep the mouse at bay. Have a look at the front of your property, airbrick is a great gateway for mice to enter your home. A simple step you can take to stop them in their tracks is to proof it by using mesh.
Myth: Cats Are the Best Mouse Removal Method
- Reality: While cats may catch some mice, they are not a reliable solution for a mouse infestation. Mice reproduce rapidly and often hide in areas cats cannot reach. Your cat will not be able to get behind your kitchen plinths, an area that mice love to have the run around of. We know from the veterinary manual (https://www.msdvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/mice/breeding-and-reproduction-of-mice) that female mice can have up to 15 litters a year and can become pregnant within 24 hours after giving birth. The average gestation time for mice is 19 to 21 days. Within 2 weeks baby mice look like small adults. Not even the most athletic cat would be able to keep such a mouse infestation at bay.
- We at Sparta Pest Control recommend you call in the professionals, namely us, sooner rather than later to help you deal with your mouse infestation.
Myth: Mice Only Live in Dirty Homes
- Reality: Mice look for food, shelter, and warmth, not cleanliness. Even the cleanest homes can have infestations. Mice enjoy clean and dirty homes alike so even if your Enfield home is immaculately clean you might still face a mice infestation.
- As mentioned above, we at Sparta Pest Control recommend that you keep food in an air tight container as well as fill any obvious gaps that mice could squeeze through, and when in doubt, call us at Sparta Pest Control, we are happy to offer some advice over the phone.
Myth: Mice Are Strictly Nocturnal
- Reality: While they are more active at night, mice can be active and feed at any time during the day, often feeding up to 20 times daily. So do not expect to only see them at night.
- With summer finally approaching, fingers crossed, remember to not keep your garden door open for too long as there might be opportunistic mice, waiting for their chance to gain entry into your Enfield Home.
Myth: A Single Mouse Means You Are Safe
- Reality: Mice are social animals. If you see one, it is highly probable that more are hiding, as they are ninjas – masters at remaining unseen. So do not get lulled into a false sense of security.
- If you see a mouse it is very likely there will be more and thinking about how fast they reproduce, it is best you call out the experts, namely us Sparta Pest Control so we can prevent one mouse turning into a mice infestation.
Myth: Mice Will Leave to Die Outside After Eating Poison
- Reality: There is no evidence they seek water outside, they often die in their nests inside walls or void spaces.
- The use of traps prevents them from dying and stinking up your house. Please do not ever use glue traps as it is illegal. Ironically research also shows us that it is inhumane to catch rodents live and set them free in an environment that is unknown to them and where they are considered to be outsiders.
Reasons for Calling in a professional to deal with my Mouse Infestation?
With life being so expensive at the moment, it is understandable that many people will attempt to deal with their mice problem themselves, thinking this will save costs. In reality, it might end up costing you more. You might have to try more than one option or you might not be able to effectively deal with the pesky mice in your Enfield home, ending up with a much bigger problem.
Sparta Pest Control is here to help and as a local family based business we would like it our business to stop any mice infestation in your Enfield home in their tracks. Please call us without delay.
Conclusion
Mice are so good at getting around your house as they are small and agile rodents often under estimated. There are also various myths surrounding mice that, if believed, will make it more difficult for you to get on top or prevent any mice infestation.
