It happens to every homeowner, the invasion of the home by a mouse or mice. These pests will cause havoc on the home by getting into food making the house contaminated by leaving droppings. It is necessary to remove the beasts as soon as possible once discovered.

The Exterminators provide some useful tips to protect your house from annoying pests. There are different types of traps a person can use when trying to capture the elusive pests. No matter the device type, or a combination of types, the proper placement of the trap is essential. This will ensure the best results in capturing the pests.

Before the placement of the traps, it is necessary to understand the rooms were the pest, or pests, are most concentrated. This provides the best chance at capturing the rodents. Mice prefer cover and will not stay out in the open for long. This is crucial in understanding where to put the devices.

With this knowledge, place two to three traps in each room were activity is the highest keeping the traps apart. Tuck the traps away hiding them along floor boards, behind chairs, under china closets, and any other place out of sight. Besides the floor, other areas to consider are kitchen countertops setting the traps behind a microwave, spice canisters, or the toaster. Mice can climb and reach these high areas. These are the high traffic areas for mice in the search for food.

Knowledge of the rodent behavior is the key to success. Mice can outsmart trap types encountering them before. If one trap model fails, try a different type. It may take time, but with the proper placement of the traps in key secret spots catching the mice will take place. This will restore the house to the healthy setting it was before the mouse or mice invaded easing the nerves of the homeowner.