Get Rid of Mice : Prevention

To get rid of mice start by making your home as uninviting to them as possible. Before you setup some traps, make sure you understand how to keep mice out.

Cleaning your bedrooms is the first step towards getting rid of mice.

Leaving clothes lying around or objects on the floor, gives mice a place to hide and more courage to migrate from one place to another in your home. Don't leave food crumbs on your floor. Mice will nest where they can feed.

A clean kitchen will help you get rid of mice.

Mice are scavengers, and will eat whatever food you leave lying around. Crumbs, seeds, vegetables; whatever- mice will eat it.

To get rid of mice, keep all foods seal able containers.

A clean kitchen is a good start, but not enough. Mice are attracted to the scent of food. If you buy in bulk, those plastic bags will not do. Make sure you properly seal all of your non-perishable goods in sturdy air-tight containers.


To get rid of mice means not tempting them into your home.

The average mouse only needs a hole a quarter of an inch (1/4") in diameter to squeeze through. Make sure you seal your door sills, cupboards, walls and any places where mice might come in. Check your foundations for possible entry points. Make sure doors and ground-level windows are sealed correctly. If you find any discrepancies, use putty, caulk or my favorite – steel wool to address the problem before mice get into your home.