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Camilla Sharman

5 common mistakes to avoid when getting rid of mice

Mouse gnawing electric cable.

If you find a mouse in your home or outbuildings, more will likely follow. These rodents are unwelcome guests, so it's only natural that your first instinct will be to banish them from your property. Before springing into action though, it's best to consider how to get rid of mice from your home and what the most effective method will be.

When inside your home, mice can damage appliances and furniture and, at the extreme, gnaw through wires and cause electrical fires. They can also carry disease, bring ticks, fleas, and mites into your home, and contaminate your food and water with their droppings, so it’s important to be informed before taking action. 

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