{"id":2135,"date":"2022-04-08T04:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T04:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/?p=2135"},"modified":"2023-01-20T06:02:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T06:02:32","slug":"signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs To Look Out For Mice Infestation in Homes and Its Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#What_are_the_Signs_of_Mice_and_Rat_Infestation\" title=\"What are the Signs of Mice and Rat Infestation?\">What are the Signs of Mice and Rat Infestation?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#1_Foul_Odor\" title=\"1. Foul Odor\">1. Foul Odor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#2_Rodent_Droppings\" title=\"2. Rodent Droppings\">2. Rodent Droppings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#3_Nests\" title=\"3. Nests\">3. Nests<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#4_Scratching_Noises\" title=\"4. Scratching Noises\">4. Scratching Noises<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#5_Gnaw_Marks\" title=\"5. Gnaw Marks\">5. Gnaw Marks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#6_Rodent_Tracks\" title=\"6. Rodent Tracks\">6. Rodent Tracks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#What_are_the_Reasons_for_Rats_or_Mice_Infestation\" title=\"What are the Reasons for Rats or Mice Infestation?\">What are the Reasons for Rats or Mice Infestation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#How_to_Differentiate_Between_a_Rat_and_a_Mouse\" title=\"How to Differentiate Between a Rat and a Mouse?\">How to Differentiate Between a Rat and a Mouse?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#Mice\" title=\"Mice:\">Mice:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#Rats\" title=\"Rats:\">Rats:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#How_to_get_rid_of_Mice_or_Rats\" title=\"How to get rid of Mice or Rats?\">How to get rid of Mice or Rats?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#1_Seal_All_Entry_Points\" title=\"1. Seal All Entry Points\">1. Seal All Entry Points<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#2_Keep_Your_House_Clean\" title=\"2. Keep Your House Clean\">2. Keep Your House Clean<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#3_Use_Mouse_Traps\" title=\"3. Use Mouse Traps\">3. Use Mouse Traps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#4_Hire_a_Pest_Control\" title=\"4. Hire a Pest Control\">4. Hire a Pest Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_-_Mice_and_Rats_Pest_Control\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2013 Mice and Rats Pest Control\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2013 Mice and Rats Pest Control<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#1_What_naturally_keeps_rats_and_mice_away_from_my_home\" title=\"1. What naturally keeps rats and mice away from my home?\">1. What naturally keeps rats and mice away from my home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#2_Does_vinegar_keep_mice_away\" title=\"2. Does vinegar keep mice away?\">2. Does vinegar keep mice away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#3_How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_rat_or_mouse_quickly\" title=\"3. How do I get rid of the rat or mouse quickly?\">3. How do I get rid of the rat or mouse quickly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#4_What_are_the_plants_that_repel_mice\" title=\"4. What are the plants that repel mice?\">4. What are the plants that repel mice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/signs-to-look-out-for-mice-infestation-in-homes-and-its-treatment\/#5_Does_garlic_help_in_keeping_mice_away\" title=\"5. Does garlic help in keeping mice away?\">5. Does garlic help in keeping mice away?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rats and mice are both parts of the ecosystem. But, when they enter your house, they only create a nuisance. They shred your furniture, spoil food items and food containers, and leave their droppings everywhere. Rat or mouse infestation is also a considerable problem because apart from the damage they do to your house, they also bring in a lot of germs that can spread when these pesky rodents come in contact with your belongings. So, it is very crucial to repelling them from entering your house. If you want to know how to get rid of mice or rats from your home efficiently, you must continue reading this page for help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Signs_of_Mice_and_Rat_Infestation\"><\/span>What are the Signs of Mice and Rat Infestation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have just started suspecting a rodent infestation in your home and are wondering what the signs of rats or mice infestation at home are, then have a look below:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Foul_Odor\"><\/span>1. Foul Odor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Foul-Odor.jpg\" alt=\"Foul Odor\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Foul-Odor.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Foul-Odor-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A common sign to detect whether your house is infested with mice or rats is the urine odor of these rodents. When there is more than one rat or mouse, you can easily smell the foul odor of their urine. It&#8217;s a very sharp and intense kind of smell. If you have pets in the house, you can notice their behavior. Cats and dogs get excited if there are rodents present in the house. If they seem excited by a spot they didn&#8217;t pay much attention to before and start pawing it, this could be a sign of a mouse hiding there somewhere. So, you can take a torch and check the cracks or under the furniture, etc., to check for any rodents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rodent_Droppings\"><\/span>2. Rodent Droppings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2827 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rodent-Droppings.jpg\" alt=\"Rodent Droppings\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rodent-Droppings.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rodent-Droppings-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another way to identify a rat or mice infestation is looking for the rodent droppings. If mice are present in your house, you will see small droppings, somewhere around \u00bc inch, and both sides pointed. It should be very small in size, and if the color is dark and shiny, it indicates a fresh dropping, meaning mice are active in the house. Varying sizes of dropping may indicate small and adult mice in your house.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Nests\"><\/span>3. Nests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2825 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nests.jpg\" alt=\"Nests\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nests.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Nests-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you find shreds of paper, cloth, bits of plants, or food around, this is also a sign of infestation. Rodents such as mice shred materials needed to build their nests. Your house is infested if you find shreddings and fresh droppings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Scratching_Noises\"><\/span>4. Scratching Noises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2829 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scratching-Noises.jpg\" alt=\"Scratching Noises\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scratching-Noises.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Scratching-Noises-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Has it ever happened that you hear some noises when you are about to enter a room, but it stops when you enter the room? Or, when you are sleeping, you hear scratching noises from the walls, drawers, or in the kitchen, etc. Both rats and mice are nocturnal by nature, meaning they are active at night, so if you hear some noises, it could be this pesky rodent looking for food.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gnaw_Marks\"><\/span>5. Gnaw Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gnaw-Marks.jpg\" alt=\"Gnaw Marks\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gnaw-Marks.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Gnaw-Marks-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In case of rodent infestation, you will see gnaw marks on walls, newspaper stacks, any food storage containers, or perishable items. The bite marks are fresh if in lighter color and old if the color is darker. If you keep finding light gnaw marks, this is a sure sign of infestation, and you need to take measures to get rid of the rats or rodents. When you see larger gnaw marks, this could also mean that your house could be infested with rats and mice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Rodent_Tracks\"><\/span>6. Rodent Tracks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2828 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rodent-Tracks.jpg\" alt=\"Rodent Tracks\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rodent-Tracks.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rodent-Tracks-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If there are rats\/mice at your home, their tracks could be along the electrical wires, pipes, interior walls, etc. If you suspect mice in any part of your house, try to sprinkle some baby powder or flour. If mice are present anywhere around, you will be able to see their trails.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Reasons_for_Rats_or_Mice_Infestation\"><\/span>What are the Reasons for Rats or Mice Infestation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2833 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-Reasons-for-Rats-or-Mice-Infestation.jpg\" alt=\"What are the Reasons for Rats or Mice Infestation\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-Reasons-for-Rats-or-Mice-Infestation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-Reasons-for-Rats-or-Mice-Infestation-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Are you wondering what causes mice infestation? There are a couple of reasons that cause a mice or rat infestation in your home. One of the main reasons could be not having a clean house. Mice and rats, like all pests, scavenge for food and take shelter where they can find it. If you have bits and scraps of food lying around or unsealed food items, the rodents can invite in. Rats or mice also enter your home when they want to take shelter during monsoon or winter. They enter your house through holes and cracks inside the house or the exterior walls.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Differentiate_Between_a_Rat_and_a_Mouse\"><\/span>How to Differentiate Between a Rat and a Mouse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mice and rats both are rodents, but both behave differently. So, before you set your traps, you must know if rats are present in your house or mice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mice\"><\/span>Mice:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2824 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mice.jpg\" alt=\"Mice\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mice.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mice-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mice are usually inquisitive creatures. If they see anything new, they will be interested in it. So, it is very easy to catch them by setting traps. They prefer to eat grains, bits of plants, or anything they can find. They are also afraid of rats because rats can eat mice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rats\"><\/span>Rats:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2826 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rats.jpg\" alt=\"Rats\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rats.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Rats-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rats, on the other hand, are cautious rodents. If there is anything new on their path, they will avoid it. If you set a trap to catch a rat, it will take time to see one. Like mice, rats can eat almost anything from meat, grains, plants, etc. Rats are larger and have thick fur as compared to a mouse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_Mice_or_Rats\"><\/span>How to get rid of Mice or Rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have identified the signs of a mouse or rat infestation in your home, you can implement the following tips on how to get rid of mice or rats at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Seal_All_Entry_Points\"><\/span>1. Seal All Entry Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2830 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seal-All-Entry-Points.jpg\" alt=\"Seal All Entry Points\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seal-All-Entry-Points.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Seal-All-Entry-Points-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is important to find out all the potential entry points in your home. It could be a hole or a crack in the wall, open windows, etc. You must seal all the spots with a metal sheet, cardboard, or anything strong to prevent the rodents from entering your house.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keep_Your_House_Clean\"><\/span>2. Keep Your House Clean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2820 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Keep-Your-House-Clean.jpg\" alt=\"Keep Your House Clean\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Keep-Your-House-Clean.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Keep-Your-House-Clean-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rats and mice usually enter your home when they want shelter or search for food. You must keep your house clean, seal all food containers, and clean all spills. Bits and scraps of food are what attract them. If the mice find it regularly in the house, they will dig a shelter in your home and further damage your house and belongings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Mouse_Traps\"><\/span>3. Use Mouse Traps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2832 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Use-Mouse-Traps.jpg\" alt=\"Use Mouse Traps\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Use-Mouse-Traps.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Use-Mouse-Traps-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mice are very curious by nature. If anything new comes to their path, the mice will try to explore it. So, you can try to place mouse traps such as snap traps or glue trays to catch them. When buying snap traps, ensure to pick the one, especially for mice and not rats, as the rat ones are bigger and not very good for trapping a mouse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hire_a_Pest_Control\"><\/span>4. Hire a Pest Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hire-a-Pest-Control.jpg\" alt=\"Hire a Pest Control\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hire-a-Pest-Control.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Hire-a-Pest-Control-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the rodent infestation is getting out of hand and you do not want to catch these pesky rats and mice, you can consider calling a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/pest-control\/home-pest-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home pest control<\/a> service. The pest control team will be more professional in handling this infestation problem, and they&#8217;ll also use effective pest control devices and sprays to help you get rid of these pesky rodents. Hiring a reliable<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfindia.com\/pest-control\/ghaziabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> pest control in Ghaziabad<\/a>, Hyderabad, Nagpur, etc., or any other city is very easy and affordable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_-_Mice_and_Rats_Pest_Control\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) \u2013 Mice and Rats Pest Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_naturally_keeps_rats_and_mice_away_from_my_home\"><\/span>1. What naturally keeps rats and mice away from my home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Mice and rats despise the smell of cloves, peppermint oil, and pepper. So, you can use these natural home remedies to get rid of rats and mice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_vinegar_keep_mice_away\"><\/span>2. Does vinegar keep mice away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Vinegar has a strong smell that both mice and rats dislike and can be used to repel rodents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_rat_or_mouse_quickly\"><\/span>3. How do I get rid of the rat or mouse quickly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>One quick way to get rid of them is by using a mousetrap. 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