Finding that humble abode is not always so easy.
Luckily, mice are creatures of habit and instinct.
Always use gloves and a protective mask when cleaning areas where mice have been.
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This could be inside a wall, where you may hear them running around at night.
Crawlspaces, attics, and basements are prime territories for mice nests.
The only way to avoid attracting them is to plug up all holes and crevices leading into your house.
Often, it will be hidden in a dark, isolated spot with just one entrance.
Typically you’ll find an abundance of droppings around the nest.
Here’s what you should do when you find a nest.
If mice are still in the nest, release them far from your house.
Mice can pass diseases to humans, and you do not want exposure.
Sanitize the areausing bleach.
Stop Mice From Coming Back
Prevent the micefrom coming back.
This could includemouse trapslike spring traps.
Glue traps fatally injure the mice so use them at your own risk.
Catch-and-release traps allow you to release the mice into a better life, far away from your home.
While a mouse may leave temporarily if you disturb their nest, they’re not easily discouraged.
A dozen to two dozen mice can typically share a single nest.
How to Control Wild Rodent Infestations.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
