How to Effectively Drive Mice Out of Your House

Common mistakes to avoid to keep mice away for good

If you want  to prevent an infestation  or  quickly reduce the presence of mice , it is important not to make certain common mistakes.

1. Relying only on cats

Do you think that adopting a  cat  will automatically solve your mouse problem?  Wrong!  Even if felines can capture  a few rodents , this is not enough in the event of an infestation.  Also be careful  : mice can transmit  diseases  and  parasites  to pets. It is therefore more prudent to use  complementary methods .

2. Use repellent plants

We often hear that plants like  mint ,  lavender  or garlic repel  mice. In reality, these  natural solutions have limited  effectiveness  . They can help make your home  less welcoming , but they are not enough to eradicate a population that is already well established.

3. Believing in the cheese myth

Cartoons have led us to believe that mice are crazy about  cheese . In reality, they prefer more smelly and fat-rich foods  , such as  peanut butter ,  nuts  , or even  bacon . If you use traps, use  these baits  for best results.

4. Rely on fabric softener sheets

Some people use  dryer sheets  in closets to repel mice, thinking that their  strong smell  will scare the rodents away. However, mice quickly get used to them and this method becomes  ineffective  in the long run.

Prevention: how to avoid a new infestation?

To prevent mice from coming back  to invade your home , it is essential to adopt   effective and lasting preventive measures .

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