Mice are Coming!
Just a reminder that as cooler weather is approaching, mice will be looking to enter buildings in preparation for the winter. Now is the time to tell people to:
- Tighten up their buildings all holes 1/4" or larger (provided the holes aren't being used by bees or wildlife larger than mice).
- Keep a sharp eye out for mouse droppings.
- Respond aggressively when mouse evidence is seen. A common mistake is the failure to use enough traps. For mice, more traps are better. Think 2 dozen for a single family ranch style house. More for larger houses and areas.
- Don't bother with those silly ultrasonic devices, house cats or repellents. They don't work.
For information on all the above visit:
House Mouse Control and Management
IANR publication - Controlling House Mice
Rodent Handbook
Stephen Vantassel, Project Coordinator
Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln
School of Natural Resources
414 Hardin Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0974
402-472-8961 402-472-8390 fax
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