10 Things that attract mice
It might be challenging to prevent a mouse infestation if you don’t understand what draws mice in and around your home. Let’s look at 10 items you might not know attract mice. Once you know what attracts mice, you can develop a strategy to get them out of your home — and prevent them from coming back.
Peanut butter and chocolate
Like humans, mice enjoy carbs. Make sure to keep sugary treats like chocolate, peanut butter, and other things out of mice’s reach.
The fact that mice enjoy chocolate can be used to your advantage. We provide chocolate-flavored Snap’Em Lures. Most snap traps’ sockets can accommodate them.
Bacon
Rodents are omnivorous animals that consume a variety of protein sources, including meats. Given the potent aroma of bacon cooking, it is not surprising that this food can draw pests. Try storing food in airtight, durable containers to keep mice from getting to your food.
Birdseed
Mice love the taste of seeds. Therefore, it’s crucial to make sure that the only wildlife you draw is your desired flock of birds rather than rodents. Seeds are also easy to carry, which is why they will attempt to gather as much as they can before heading to their nest
Firewood
Pests of all kinds can be drawn to firewood, and the closer it is to your house or garage, the more probable it is that you will encounter one. In addition to offering good shelter, wood heaps are also home to a variety of delectable insects that provide mice with a consistent source of food.
Feathers, Cotton, and old newspapers
In addition to seeking food, mice that have entered your home are seeking a suitable location to build a nest and nesting materials. They love soft materials like cotton and feathers. They will also covertly gather scraps of old newspapers.
Dental floss
Surprisingly mice also use dental floss for nesting material.
Pet food
Even when pets in the house are skilled mouse hunters, mice might still be drawn to their food. Pet food can contain several nutrients and fats that make it irresistible to rodents. It’s a good idea to set up mouse traps in that location because the rodents will consume the leftover pet food that is left on the food bowls.
Fruits, berries, and fruit jam
Both mice and rats will be satisfied by these tasty goodies. They are drawn by the smell and sweetness. In the wild, rodents frequently hunt for berries or eat fruit that has fallen from trees.
Compost bins
Rats and mice enjoy compost bins because of the refuge and warmth they provide, especially during the colder months of the year. In addition to offering shelter, they may also supply food to mice. It is likely that a compost bin with a high proportion of table scraps will have a rodent issue.
Weeds and leaves
Although mice won’t eat weeds as much, they will use them as a hiding place. They can also find shelter among piles of leaves and other natural detritus, which may bring them close to your home.
Now that you know what sorts of items draw in rodents, you might be wondering if you have mice in your home. The best way to be sure is to look for mouse activity signs, such as droppings around food packages, in cabinets or drawers, or under the sink; nesting materials like shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter; Stale smells coming from hidden areas; chew marks on food packaging; and holes chewed through walls and floors that serve as entry points into the house. Don’t worry if you notice these signs; simply use our top-notch rodent control products to quickly get rid of mice.
For information on our range of rodent control products, visit our website at or contact us on 086 999 0959 for assistance.
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