They are only five to seven inches long from the tip of their nose to the end of their tail, but they can cause major problems inside your home. The house mouse is small and slender but destructive. It can spread disease, contaminate food and also destroy property.
House mice are usually light gray and are difficult to keep out of the home because they are able to squeeze through holes the size of a dime. Because of this, it is best to seal all holes, cracks and gaps in the exterior of your home and garage that are larger than a quarter of an inch. Another tip is to install weather stripping at the bottom of all of your exterior doors. There are several other things you can do around the exterior of your home such as removing firewood or debris piles near the foundation and trimming any branches, plants or bushes that hang over your home.
Mice are normally found where water and food sources exist. The kitchen is a common area to see evidence of mice such as droppings. Normally, mice contaminate much more food than they actually consume. To try and avoid this situation, it is best to store all food in secure containers. Small tears and rips in boxes and bags can be a sure sign of a mouse infestation. You should also not let dirty dishes or cooking utensils pile up.
Mice have also been known to carry fleas into the home. Fleas spread various types of diseases such as Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV) which causes symptoms such as a headache, fever, chills and muscle aches. It can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems and women who are pregnant.
Don’t let the house mouse cause a problem in your home. For a free consultation and estimate, contact your neighborhood Los Angeles pest control professionals at Accuracy Plus today at (888) 675-0258.
