December is coming and temperatures are dropping like flies over the past month. Cape Cod or South Shore residents are putting more layers on as the winter is coming closer. People are constantly looking for shelter to get warmth in the winter and so does the mice & rats, and they think your house is the best place for them.
Many people think a house cat is the solution to their mice problems as cats have been popular pets. That might have been true in the past and cats were first domesticated in ancient Egypt. When the Egyptians had a surplus of food stored, mice were attracted by the food and thus attracted wild cats to prey on mice. However, many generations have passed and many house cats have lost their predatory instincts on mice as they are well-fed by the pets’ owners.
In addition to that, here are some other reasons why your cat won’t fix your mice problem in the house:
- Mice usually come into your house using small holes or cracks and create their nest in hard to reach places like the basement or the attic. Once mice escaped from a cat, they will quickly learn how to escape using small holes or cracks.
- There are a lot of bacteria and fleas on mice and cats can easily be sick from contacting mice.
Solution to Fix a Mice Infestation
Keep your house clean by sweeping or vacuuming any crumbs in addition to constantly cleaning your kitchen. Repair any holes or cracks in your house. However, if you ever encounter a mice infestation, contact A & M Pest Control now serving Cape Cod and South Shore area. We offer a free estimate and provide same day service.
