Get Rid Of Mice and Rodents and Keep Them Out

• Keep Garbage Can Lids Tightly Sealed: Hungry rats and mice will be persistent in trying to get into your garbage cans, but there’s no need to make things easy for them. Make sure both indoor and outdoor cans have tight-fitting lids to keep tempting smells from spreading as much as possible.
  Also, consider fitting seals and latches onto the lids to keep them tightly shut. If rodents can get into a trashcan without any difficulty, they’re likely to treat it as a comfortable shelter as well as source of free food.
• Clear Away Food Scraps: Both indoors and outdoors, clear away any food leftovers or scraps as soon as possible. Rats and mice can get into your home through surprisingly small holes and cracks, and unattended food lying around is a direct invitation for them to explore.
• Keep Trashcans Out of Sunlight: Food contained in trashcans left directly in the summer sun will start to rot very quickly, and while the odor this releases isn’t at all pleasant to humans, it’s very attractive to rodents. Don’t give them any encouragement at all to move into your neighborhood.
• Keep Outdoor Garbage Away from Your Home: Ideally, your outdoor garbage cans should be situated a little way away from your home, or at least away from the windows, doors, and other potential access points. Rats and mice attracted by your trash may decide to investigate the inside of your home while they’re around, and once they’ve found a way inside they can be very difficult to discourage.
• Wrap Food Securely: Even if your trashcans are secure and carefully placed, it still pays to be diligent about how you put food into them. Always securely seal any leftovers or spoiled food in a plastic or biodegradable bag to keep rodent-friendly smells to a minimum.

Bug-A-West Pest Control will help rid your home and business of Mice and Rodents; call (417) 624-2999.