There’s nothing worse than getting a mouse in your Dallas home. Far from being just a minor nuisance, mice spread disease, destroy property, and can even reduce the value of your home. That’s why you need to do everything you can to keep mice away from your property. It’s a lot harder to get rid of mice than you might think, making it crucial to take every measure possible to avoid getting a mouse infestation.
Continue reading to learn what you can do against mice and how Quell Pest Control can eliminate these invading pests with our effective pest control services in Dallas.
Signs Of Mice In Your Dallas Home
House mice are pretty shy creatures. They fear people and don’t want to interact with us at all. That means you might never see live mice around your house, even if it’s full of them. You’ll have to look for other signs of infestation besides live mice to confirm any suspicions of your home hosting these rodents. Here are clear indicators of mice in your home:
- Droppings that look like small pellets on floors or near dark corners.
- Torn-up plush items such as wall insulation or furniture stuffing.
- Chew marks on objects, including wood furniture or electrical wiring.
- Oil stains on the bottom of walls—mice move and rub against walls to avoid open areas.
- Foul, musty odors similar to stale urine or ammonia.
Can Mice In Your Dallas House Make You Sick?
Mice can make you sick! The diseases mice carry are pretty similar to the diseases spread by rats. House mice spread hantavirus, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, and many other dangerous illnesses. Not only do they carry and transmit diseases directly, but they can also indirectly transmit illnesses by introducing secondary infestations into your home.
Mice often are covered in fleas. They also play host to feeding ticks. When mice carry these external parasites onto your property and into your home, it’s easy for these bugs to hop off their mousy hosts and start breeding and feeding on you. Fleas and ticks spread their own set of diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
The Safest Way To Get Rid Of Mice In Your Dallas Home
Getting rid of a mouse infestation in your home is not a simple DIY task. Baits and traps are almost always ineffective because they only kill a few pests and fail to address the source of the problem. For instance, snap traps can only kill one mouse at a time before needing to be reset. Given that mice breed rapidly, snap traps often work too slowly to make meaningful progress in eliminating an infestation.
Professional help—such as from the experts here at Quell Pest Control—is the best approach for a mouse infestation, as it ensures the removal of every mouse and targets the core of an infestation.
Natural Mouse Prevention Tips For Dallas Homes
With all the diseases mice carry and the havoc they can wreak on your property, it’s probably safe to say you’re pretty motivated to keep mice away. Here are a few simple lifestyle changes that can help prevent these tiny rodents from entering your home:
- Keep all trash cans on your property covered at all times.
- Store foods in airtight containers or in the fridge.
- Never leave pet foods or bowls sitting out.
- Get rid of water sources like kiddie pools and birdbaths.
- Seal off entry points such as holes in crawlspaces or siding.
- Consider getting a cat or rodent dog if you don’t have a pet.
These steps prevent mice from getting onto your property. However, if you suspect you have a problem, don't hesitate and call Quell Pest Control. Our trained and licensed technicians will thoroughly inspect your house and destroy all the mice hiding in it. Contact us to get started down the path to a mouse-free home.