How Mice Get Into Bradenton Homes & How To Keep Them Out

Mice may seem cute and harmless, but they can cause serious problems in your Bradenton home. Not only can they damage your property, but they can also carry many health risks and contaminate food. If you’ve ever had a mouse infestation, you know how frustrating and difficult it can be to get rid of them. In this article, we will discuss how mice get into Bradenton homes and what you can do to keep them out.

The common house mouse often gets inside Bradenton homes because they provide the three things all animals need: shelter, food, and water. Because of this, they easily adapt to living in rural, suburban, and urban dwellings, which is no good for us as humans.

Dangers Of Mouse Infestations

Mice infestations can come with many health risks.  Mice spread these issues through their urine, feces, hair and dander.  

Health Risks from Mice Include

• Salmonella
• Hanatvirus
• Bubonic Plaugue
• Fleas & Ticks
• Lyme disease
• Cause allergies or asthma to worse. 

Damage From Mice Infestations

Mice can also cause property damage by chewing through plumbing, wiring, furniture, food carpet and more. They also spread their feces and urine throughout your home, creating a mess and staining fabrics.  Because mice are so prevalent, this guide details the pest control steps we would take to keep them out.

What Do House Mice Look Like?

The common house mouse is only about four-six inches long including the tail. They have brown-grey fur and tan underbellies, and have large eyes and whiskers. They have pointed faces, large ears in proportion to their bodies, and long and thin tails.

Why Mice Are Attracted To Homes

Mice are pretty simple to understand.  They have the same general needs as we do for food, water, and shelter. They are especially attracted to homes with low laying ground cover, fruit trees, and easy access inside the home.

While these underlying factors attract mice and draw them in, these rodents also need a way to be able to get into the house. Overall, this isn’t that difficult for them. Mice can fit through holes the size of a dime, so they can find tiny cracks and openings. A proper rodent exclusion is 

Five House Mouse Prevention Measures

Mice prevention is something that can be achieved with experience, proper tools, and rodent proof materials. 

Here are five steps you should implement around your property:

1. Proper trash storage is key. This means placing lids on all garbage cans and removing trash from your yard.

2. Focus on keeping kitchen spaces cleaned throughout the week. Wipe up food and drink spills right after they happen and keep floors mopped.

3. You can make it harder for mice to get inside by having Rodent Solutions performing a rodent exclusion.  This involves sealing all mice entry points.

4. If you have pets, store their food inside in a glass or metal container.

5.  Ensure that all doors to the exterior close completely and fit the openings as designed

Limiting access points and reducing attracting factors are important steps in minimizing your risk of a mouse infestation.

Getting Rid Of Mouse Infestations

Once mice are already inside a home, trying to remove them often takes custom bait and careful trap placement. Let the experts at Rodent Solutions provide pest control services you can rely on.  We will remove these dangerous rodents quickly and take the steps need to keep them from becoming a problem in the future. Contact us today to get started with our reliable rodent control service.