Rodents are a family which consists of rats, mice, squirrels, chipmunks and all the long jaw-scissor-toothed creatures. These are a big nuisance for humans and the environment. Since these kinds of creatures are very small in size they easily run through any minute hole and with their sharp tooth they create holes into any wooden materials and make their living. So they are very problematic. In this post, you will learn about problems created by mice and rats and ideas you can use in your house for mice control.

Problems that rats and mice create

The rats and mice are considered to be a big trouble in our house. This tiny little creature is a menace to the living environment.

• The urine and the dropping create allergies to the human skin. Over 30 – 40% of humans experience allergy in the presence of the rodent’s urine and droppings. 
• They tend to have fleas in their body which yet creates more skin allergies in the human body. 
• The rats and the mice also create noise in their presence which is still more disturbing.
• They carry enormous diseases and spread to us, damaging furniture, clothing and other properties. 
• They spoil the food in the kitchen when the saliva spreads into our food the bacteria from its mouth get transferred to our food.
• They can come out of nowhere and eat up all your clothes, wires and other things.

How to control rats and mice?

First and foremost control the entry of the rats. So seal all the possible holes and gaps through which the rats can easily pass. The mice are considerably smaller in size than the rat so make sure that even the small holes are closed.

• Clean your house. When the cluster of materials gets stagnant over a particular place then these mice and rats probably use the chance to make their survival over them.
• Use rat baits in every corner of the house. Whenever rats run along the corner they might eat the baits.
• Use some equipment to capture the rodents.
• Use a mothball, and place the mothball in the place where the rats and mice come frequently. They probably can’t withstand its smell.
• The usage of baby powder is toxic for rodents. Sprinkle the baby powder in the places the mice usually come.
• Don’t keep any leftovers of the food on the dining table. Make sure that you dispose of the wasted food properly.
• Bleach your house regularly. The content of ammonia irritates the nasal of the rodents and makes them difficult to breathe and make them run away.

It is necessary to get rid of them completely. No matter which procedures you follow.

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