The best way to get rid of mice might be to get a home inspection. But let’s face it, what makes for a comfortable home (food, water, shelter, warmth) for humans also makes for a great environment for mice. Mice can climb walls, pipes, ladders, walk across wires, survive in sewer pipes, and go through very small holes. On top of that, once they find a comfortable spot, they breed – a lot. Adaptable, hardy, and prolific, they make formidable pests to eradicate.

Even worse, they are known to carry viruses, bacteria and diseases like the Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. This particular disease is transmitted via airborne particles. Initial symptoms resemble the flu, but left unchecked, the lung can fill with fluid, causing breathing difficulties. 50% of Hantavirus cases are said to be fatal.

If you do not yet have a mouse infestation in or around your house, then consider …