It might happen that your dog might have pooped in the yard without you ever knowing. It might not come to mind, but dog poop might be an attractant for mice and even try to go inside your residential property through the many entry points. It is strongly advised that if you have dogs or cats for that matter you clean up after them immediately since mice may eat from dog poop. It is not sure whether dog poop attracts mice per se, but it is always the best option not to let anything over to chance!
If you notice an increase in mouse presence near your property, call the fully licensed and insured professionals from Pest Control Oshawa.
Mice are known as opportunistic feeders and will munch on everything that they can find hence they are called omnivores. The reason why mice might be attracted to dog food is that there might be undigested pieces bits of food. While the mice might not be attracted by the poop itself, there are still parts of it that are still edible. This might be strange to think about it, but as far as food is concerned, these rodents do not know any boundaries! Speaking of feces, mouse droppings are a risk to one’s health as well!
Mice are attracted to homes and yard where food and water is to be found. If you have trees that bear fruit, it might pose a risk because as soon as it hits the ground, mice and other wildlife will take advantage of the situation. The best way to protect your yard is to have protections in place such as placing mesh to catch the fruits from touching the ground so that you can retrieve it later. It is strongly advised not to place pet food outside as it also can attract mice. If you keep birdseed as well, this should be cleaned up as soon as possible!
If you are having issues with mice or have an active infestation, the best remedy is to clean the house and make the house as unattractive as possible. You will need to clean surfaces and floors and make sure that all the food is stored in airtight containers so that it does not attract mice or motivate mice to spread any further. Mice are even capable to stay behind the fridge. Set traps and baits around areas where you have seen mice and make sure to close any holes by caulking. Locate weep holes and seal them with a blocker. Mice will hide behind walls and underneath clutter to keep a low profile, so make sure that there are traps as well over there such as in the basement or in the attic.
One huge downside of this is the stench. It is therefore recommended to have the extermination done by licensed and insured professionals that will inspect the property thoroughly, determine places of infestation, and then move on to a comprehensive treatment method guaranteed to exterminate the mice. Call