How to get rid of mice in the apartment or private home

The appearance of mice in the home - the most unpleasant situation that can occur both in the apartment and in a private house. In a short time, more than 10 rodents can accumulate from a single individual, therefore, it is necessary to fight with unwanted guests immediately after the discovery of the first "attack" on food. In order for the process of expelling gray mice to be effective, it is necessary to find out where they come from and learn about the most popular recipes for getting rid of rodents.

 How to get rid of mice

Mice - carriers of various diseases
During the onset of cold, especially in autumn and early winter, mice begin to actively search for a warm place for breeding and raising their young. Usually rodents walk in pairs and the most attractive for them is a dwelling with unhygienic conditions, where many food debris can be found. Mice are dangerous to humans because they are good carriers of diseases such as bubonic plague, the salmonella, leptospirosis, tapeworm, tularemia. The rodents themselves are only carriers of these bacteria and viruses - diseases do not bring them any harm, however, a person who has eaten an infected food product can suffer from this.

Today, thanks to advanced medicine and modern antibiotics, in the early stages it is possible to stop the negative effects of viruses on the body, however, pregnant women and people with low immunity are particularly at risk. There are cases in which a pregnant woman, infected with murine encephalomyelitis, gave birth to a child with severe mental and mental developmental defects. In this regard, it is necessary to destroy dangerous rodents already at the first signs of their appearance at home, not waiting for their reproduction.

The reasons for the appearance of mice in the home or apartment
Especially mice are often found in private homes, where there are pets. The main food for horses, chickens, cows is wheat, oats and other cereals, to which even mice are not indifferent. During frosts or lack of food, they start looking for a warm shelter with food. The ideal place for mice is the house - here it is warm and plenty of food. With the same floor space, the walls attract rodents: they can live in a person's home not only in pairs, but in whole flocks.

The slide in the apartments is also a great place to live in mice. Carefully monitor the cleanliness of the space near this device, otherwise a small mouse can gently jump into the bag or purse and settle safely in the house.

Here are some other reasons for the appearance of mice:

Rodents are attracted to the smell of nuts and seeds, so if you've seen gray mice in your garden, pack them firmly and keep them out of sight.
Don't forget that any rubbish that goes from paper to food only contributes to the appearance of rodents. Even if you live in a top floor apartment with unhygienic conditions, expect your uninvited guests soon.
Mice penetrate easily into homes where there are small empty spaces. That's why rodents should watch out for residents of old half-timbered houses.
Another reason for the appearance of mice is the preservation of food in one place. The number of odors from this only increases, for rodents it is a kind of "perfumed bait".
It must be added that, regardless of the reasons for the appearance of small dangerous animals in the home of a human being, it is necessary to fight them harshly and ferociously, avoiding any indulgence and pity. Only in this way can you save your health and your children.

How to get rid of mice: popular recipes and homemade methods
If you live in an old house with slots, close them. Iron brush to clean cauldrons - an excellent solution for this method. Steel wires to gnaw mice cannot afford, so they quickly leave your home in search of something simpler. Don't forget that animals can slip under the wall, so pay attention not only to the floor, but also to the highest holes.

Lock mouse tracks
Place traps or odorous substances near small mistlets. Remember, these rodents are able to adapt even at a distance of 2 cm, so check your home carefully and find out how the mice pass each day.

The smell of peppermint perfectly scares rodents
Among other plants, it is the peppermint that won the title of "Mouse Scarer". Since ancient times, in collective farms and on farms, mint was dried to protect the house from mice and rats in winter. Only two drops of mint act as a repulsor on rodents - the mice escape from the place where there is the smell of this wonderful herb. In order to anticipate the appearance of the animals in your home, spread cotton balls with two drops of peppermint oil in areas where their appearance is most awaited: cracks around the house, garbage cans, kitchen and other places where bread crumbs, sunflower seeds. This event will help to smother the smell of food and leave only the scent of peppermint smell to the mice.

The cat at home - the mouse outside
No wonder people with a great life experience recommend keeping a cat at home. It turns out that regardless of whether it captures mice or not, rodents are simply afraid of entering a person's home due to the smell of urine. Apparently, the mice are afraid of this smell due to a possible attack - they are trying to protect themselves. It is therefore necessary to place the cat trays near the slots of the house and at night, in the corridor or near the kitchen.

 The cat at home - the mouse outside

Cats are believed to be the best for catching mice. They are much more efficient than cats, they clean the house from uninvited guests. And they also "work" well if the owner does not feed his pet: cats and cats therefore go on the "hunt" of their own will and need.

Snake excrement scares mice
It has been noticed more than once that in zoos you will never see a single mouse next to snake cages. The fact is that the smell of snake feces has a terrifying effect on rodents - in an attempt to protect their lives, they escape from the place where at least some of this "flavor" exists.

If you want to protect your home this way, ask the zoo workers to make a snake stool and position them where mice can come from.

Warning! Be aware that pets and children do not eat snake feces! Such scary traps can only be set in places like the attic or the attic.

Electronic blocks from mice - just in case
Modern devices depress rodents. Ultra-short waves, not visible to humans, dogs and cats, make mice flee from such an inappropriate place to live. For efficient operation, electronic units are connected to the network in the quantity of a mechanism per floor.

It is worth noting that experiments with such electronic devices in 4 out of 10 cases were unsuccessful. Mice rarely pay attention to the mechanisms - or emit too many waves, or are absorbed by objects such as buildings, carpets and bedspreads. In any case, trust should be popular only among buyer models: the personal user experience will help you make a decisive choice.

Clean: the guarantee of health! 
If your house is completely clean - there are no crumbs or garbage, the arrival of small gray animals is extremely small. Keep your house tidy and do not fear the appearance of mice!

Help the owl-barn owl
If you are concerned about the appearance of mice, call the help of the natural "cleanser" - owl-owl. In an urban context, obviously, such a bird should not be expected to appear, but residents of villages or villages can easily count on his help. For this, it is sufficient to organize a small dwelling for the owl. In one night, an owl can exterminate about 15 individuals of rodents. This method is very useful for those who maintain their subsidiary farming or sow the field with cereals.

Mousetrap as never before
The most common and well-known method is the mousetrap. Install them behind the kitchen, in the attic, in the subfield. The main thing is to choose the right bait.

 Mousetrap against mice

Suitable seeds, lard, crackers. However, the cheese, known as "delicacy of rodents", is completely unsuitable for these purposes. You don't like his mouse, remember!

Bay leaf
Very often, apartment and home residents are concerned about the question: what if the mice started to climb the cabinets in the kitchen? Using poison is dangerous, and leaving all this is doubly dangerous. To do this, use bay leaves. Distribute some pieces on the shelves: it will scare off the rodents from food supplies. Also the acetic essence and other strong smelling substances help well.

Ash vs Mice
The ash causes allergies in mice, so the mice escape from the place where they are scattered.

Odorous substances
Pay attention to such odorous compositions as the Vishnevsky ointment, turpentine and distribute them around the perimeter of the house. Mice will try to leave your home quickly to save their lives.


Chemistry against rodents
In hardware stores a large number of different types of poisons and poisons created specifically to combat mice.It should be noted that they should only be used in exceptional cases when all other methods have not provided the correct result.

Poison and poison producers usually applied to rodents' favorite treats: sweet jelly, seeds, wheat, bread crumbs. Being an ordinary food at first sight, they contain a sufficient amount of poison. By eating these foods, mice gradually accumulate poison in themselves and only die after the lethal dose. This usually occurs near the mouse's usual habitat or in its "nest". The first poisonous product is tasted by the male, since it is he who is the principal of the mouse family. Next, they will begin to eat the prepared mixture of the female and the offspring.

Warning! After the mice begin to die one after the other, a terrible smell spreads to the house that a normal person cannot tolerate. Therefore, you can put the poison only if you are sure you can find and destroy a poisoned mouse, or if the rodents disturb you in the country, and you can change your place of residence when you get rid of the mice.

How to protect the house from the penetration of mice
If you are seriously concerned about rodents entering your home, consider your life carefully. Unhygienic conditions - it is exactly what attracts these animals. Brushing, objects stored in the corner, furniture not moved for years, cracks in walls and floors are the favorite "friends" of rodents. The clean, spacious and tidy rooms don't like mice, so they won't even try to get into an apartment or a house like that.

Try to pay more attention not only to wet cleaning, but also to general cleaning, where the room is carefully examined for sudden cracks, walls and floors are treated with a disinfectant solution. Periodically check the shelves of kitchen cabinets - keep them clean and tidy. Only in a house where cleaning is often carried out, the waste is regularly eliminated - there is no reason for the appearance of rodents.

Never a mouse has brought something good for a person. It is only in the tale of Cinderella and Snow White that the mice are removed and sewn. In fact, mice gnaw plastic bags, cardboard, paper, they climb on the highest shelves just to find food. The cases in which rodents damage the wiring are particularly dangerous - short circuits and fires can occur. That is why the problem of getting rid of mice should concern all the residents of private apartments and houses. If you have started the situation and the rodents attacked you - it remains only to contact a specialized company that will make a complete deratization of your house. This method is quite expensive, but effective.