A mouse in the house can cause quite a disruption.
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How Do I Know There’s a Mouse in the House?
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Mouse feces or droppings are the most visible sign of amouse problem.
You will usually find them along walls, in food pantries, or under sinks.
You may also hear scratching noises or smell the distinctive ammonia-like scent of the urine.
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“If you’re catching mice, you’re probably within 10 feetof their nest.
The two common types of catch-and-release traps are wind-up and low-profile.
The wind-up trap has a spring-loaded platform that flips the mouse into a holding chamber.
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The adhesive is formulated with a bait attractant that lures the mouse to the tray.
The goal is to trap the mouse in something that it cannot climb out of.
Just verify your dog isn’t around to grab the chocolate, as chocolate is toxic to dogs.
The snap trap lures and kills the mouse quickly, compared to other traps.
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