Top Facts About Mice

Here Are Downriver Pest Control's Top 6 Facts About Mice

1. Incredible Jumpers

Mice can jump up to 12 inches high, easily reaching countertops or escaping enclosures. Mice can also run up to 8 miles per hour, helping them evade predators.

2. Fast Breeders

A pair of mice can produce up to 60 offspring in a single year, making infestations grow rapidly if not controlled.

3. Amazing Sense of Smell

Mice have a highly developed sense of smell, which they use to find food and avoid danger. This sense is so powerful that it compensates for their poor eyesight.

4. Nocturnal Creatures

Mice are most active at night, using their keen sense of smell, hearing, and touch to navigate in the dark.

5. Sharp Memory

Once a mouse learns a route, it will remember it for a long time. This makes them skilled navigators, even in complex environments like homes or commercial buildings.

6. Strong Survival Instincts

Mice are highly cautious and can sense danger through vibrations or unfamiliar objects. They often avoid traps if they detect something suspicious.

Declutter Your Space

Eliminate Nesting Areas: Mice love cluttered spaces for nesting. Keep storage areas like basements, attics, and garages tidy and free of clutter. Use plastic bins with lids instead of cardboard boxes.

Minimize Paper and Fabric Storage: Mice use materials like paper, fabric, and insulation to build nests, so avoid storing these in exposed areas.

Seal Entry Points

Inspect and Block Cracks and Holes: Mice can squeeze through holes as small as ¼ inch. Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, foundations, pipes, and utility lines using materials like steel wool, caulk, or metal mesh.

Install Door Sweeps: Ensure all exterior doors are fitted with door sweeps to prevent mice from entering through gaps under doors.

Remove Potential Shelter

Elevate Outdoor Storage: Store firewood, building materials, and other outdoor items at least 18 inches off the ground and away from walls.

Control Rodent-Friendly Areas: Avoid leaving piles of brush, leaves, or mulch near the home. Clean out sheds, garages, and other outdoor structures regularly.

Store Food Properly

Use Airtight Containers: Store food (especially grains, cereals, and pet food) in sealed, airtight containers to keep mice from accessing it.

Clean Up After Meals: Regularly clean kitchen countertops, floors, and dining areas to remove crumbs and food residue that might attract mice.

Keep Garbage Sealed: Use trash bins with tight-fitting lids and dispose of garbage regularly to avoid drawing mice in search of food.