If the mouse problem is new and you think a few came in looking for a
warm place to spend the winter.How and to what extent should I disinfect
the kitchen? The pantry is first place to look. start by emptying out
all of the cabinets and cleaning all the surfaces with bleach.washing
all of my dishes with plain dish soap.Start a new food storage system.
Make sure all grains, nuts, and other dry goods are stored in tightly
sealed plastic, glass or metal containers.
Spotting mice - if you see a mouse sprinting across the kitchen floor, you can be certain that it has a group of furry friends close by
Scratching noises in the walls or ceiling as mice scurry around
Droppings - mice leave small, dark droppings particularly along walls or in areas of significant activity such as in cupboards or under sinks
Distinctive smell– if you scent an ammonia-like smell that is particularly strong in more enclosed areas such as in cupboards or under sinks, chances are mice have been there
Damage - mice have teeth that grow continuously and will gnaw on wood, plastic, cables and other hard materials which can be a fire hazard
Nests - mice build nests with shredded material such as newspaper and fabrics
Half-used boxes or bags of food are attractive to mice, be it human food or pet food. Store the remaining food in an airtight container and recycle the box or bag.
Don't leave bread or fruit sitting out on the counter for more than a day or two. If food items you leave on the counter or on top of the refrigerator become a problem, tighten up. Buy an use a metal bread box and work out a storage method for fruits and vegetables that you do not like to refrigerate.
Clean your pantry and cabinets often. Make sure crumbs, dried juice, and other stray bits of food don't sit on your kitchen floor. Remain vigilant and observe any signs of pantry raiding by the pesky critter, then provision to eliminate the opportunity for the mouse family to dine.
Seal entryways. Make sure the gap under your door isn't providing a convenient entrance for mice. You can buy materials to seal the gap at a hardware or home and garden store.
https://www.google.com/#q=ampm+exterminators&lrd=lrd
Spotting mice - if you see a mouse sprinting across the kitchen floor, you can be certain that it has a group of furry friends close by
Scratching noises in the walls or ceiling as mice scurry around
Droppings - mice leave small, dark droppings particularly along walls or in areas of significant activity such as in cupboards or under sinks
Distinctive smell– if you scent an ammonia-like smell that is particularly strong in more enclosed areas such as in cupboards or under sinks, chances are mice have been there
Damage - mice have teeth that grow continuously and will gnaw on wood, plastic, cables and other hard materials which can be a fire hazard
Nests - mice build nests with shredded material such as newspaper and fabrics
Half-used boxes or bags of food are attractive to mice, be it human food or pet food. Store the remaining food in an airtight container and recycle the box or bag.
Don't leave bread or fruit sitting out on the counter for more than a day or two. If food items you leave on the counter or on top of the refrigerator become a problem, tighten up. Buy an use a metal bread box and work out a storage method for fruits and vegetables that you do not like to refrigerate.
Clean your pantry and cabinets often. Make sure crumbs, dried juice, and other stray bits of food don't sit on your kitchen floor. Remain vigilant and observe any signs of pantry raiding by the pesky critter, then provision to eliminate the opportunity for the mouse family to dine.
Seal entryways. Make sure the gap under your door isn't providing a convenient entrance for mice. You can buy materials to seal the gap at a hardware or home and garden store.
https://www.google.com/#q=ampm+exterminators&lrd=lrd
