As a Vaughan homeowner, you probably do all you can to make your property comfortable and appealing to your family and guests, but did you know that rodents, especially mice, might find it just as welcoming and invite themselves in? These intelligent but invasive creatures tend to seek out warm, dry places in which to store food and construct nests to make themselves at home. At Skedaddle, we are ready to assist you with mice removal services and explain why these rodents are not likely to leave your home on their own. 

1. Safety From Predators 

Mice are primarily prey animals and are often a main staple for snakes, hawks, some lizards and even house pets, such as cats. As such, mice have made a living at hiding and making their homes in places where predators cannot reach them. Once they find a way into your home, they may nest out of sight in several places, including: 

• Behind walls 
• In attic or basement clutter 
• In garages 
• In closets 

Mice are not shy about gnawing and shredding paper, cloth and other materials for their nests, so you may spot this type of damage or find signs of nesting before you actually see any specimens. 

2. A Food Supply 

Most types of mice found in Vaughan are foragers, which means they search for food like nuts, seeds, small pieces of fruit and, in some cases, small insects. They are not very fussy, however, and will also eat pet food and leftovers they find on counters. They are accomplished climbers and chewers and will gnaw their way into a pet food bag to steal the kibble for their nests. 

You can discourage mice from this type of behaviour by storing pet food in a tough plastic container with a lid that either snaps or screws down and by wiping down countertops and sweeping the kitchen floor a few times a week. If you already have mice in your home, it is unlikely this will be enough to deter them, so calling us in for wildlife control in Vaughan can yield better results than traditional store-bought traps. 

3. A Safe Place To Breed 

Once mice realize your home has many places to hide, along with a consistent supply of food, they will likely start to breed. Female mice can breed up to 10 times per year and have as many as a dozen pups in one litter. Over time, the mouse population inside your home can grow unchecked, especially if you discover the problem after the breeding begins. At this point, you will likely need our assistance with mice removal tactics. 

4. A Warm Winter Home 

Once mice discover your home is a warm, dry and safe place, they are likely to extend their stay well into the winter months to enjoy this comfortable environment. Unlike some other small mammals, they do not hibernate once winter comes but forage more actively to find food, which may become scarce outdoors. Mice can live happily on crumbs, food from boxes in your pantry and leftover pet food, allowing them to avoid the cold and curl up in an indoor nest instead. 

If you find nesting material and droppings but no mice, you may assume they have moved on, but since they are world-class hiders, this is probably not the case. Calling in our experienced technicians can help you resolve this problem, as they will not only humanely remove mice, their nests and their young but also block holes and other probable entry points that can prevent reinfestation. 

When mice choose to move into your Vaughan home, they can cause damage and leave their unsanitary droppings behind everywhere, but we are ready to assist you. Contact us today for more information and evict unwanted rodent tenants for good.