Mice flock in droves to areas that are quite isolated and visited not very often, making it challenging for people to eradicate them from their basements or attic. It can be a persistent problem, as mice have early breeding habits that make them sexually active at just a few weeks old and a house can quickly become overrun within a few months, often hiding behind wall voids in the basement. Many homes have unused crawl spaces that were once used as cooling rooms but are now closed off due to advancements in technology.
If you have mice in the basement or in the attic space, do not hesitate to contact the licensed and insured mouse professionals from Pest Control Oshawa.
The rodents find their way into the basement by exploiting entry points, such as gaps, holes, cracks, foundation gaps, utility line gaps, wall vents, and roof vents, which are often found around the perimeter of a property. Mice take advantage of larger foundation gaps, using their flexibility to squeeze through spaces as narrow as a few millimeters. They are skilled climbers and crawlers, using their nails and tails to navigate heights and distances, making their way inside and spreading out from there.
Mice enter through a lot of entry points. These can include foundation gaps and openings, uncovered pipes, utility gaps, and exterior vents to gain access. Foundation gaps are gaps that are formed through years of wear and tear. These are exposed to the elements that can be often seen at the base of the house. If you have a free-standing house, take a walk to the side, and see how there are gaps at the very base. These are called foundation gaps.
So how do they get up there? Mice can climb and they do it well. They climb up downspouts, scale tree branches to get to the roof, or find another way by going from the inside to the upper floors.
The solution to getting rid of mice in the basement or attic
The best and most affordable option is to get rid of mice in the basement is to hire professional help. A lot of people have the impression that mouse control is expensive, but truth to be told; this solution does not cost much and is guaranteed.
Compared to over-the-counter solutions, this is a solution that works in one go and where you don’t have to go to the store time and time again. Professionals use commercial-grade rodenticides and traps to get rid of the mice by getting right to the source, so it does not give them a chance to spread of reproduce.
After that, entry points and possible points are sealed completely so a second infestation is out of the question. To get more information on the procedures, you can hire fully licensed and insured mouse control experts from Pest Control Oshawa to get mice in your basement.