Oakland mice may be a small and cute creatures but it does not necessarily mean that we are willing to share our property with them. They may look adorable but you should be highly concerned on their ability to spread diseases through their urine and droppings. The amount of damages that they can inflict on our properties is not a laughing matter. While we need to expel them from our property, it does not imply that we should use a lethal method.



Get Rid of the Mice Using Natural Deterrent
Poisons and rodentocides are indiscriminate killers. They pose a serious threat to our pets and children. The chemicals that they release can be damaging to our environment. Fortunately, there are natural deterrents that are safe and effective in driving them away.

Peppermint Oil
Mice may not have the amazing sense of smell of our California dogs but their olfactory sense is still better when compared to the human. If you find the odor of the peppermint oil offensive, this can be quite overwhelming for the mice. While this may not be the most effective method to get rid of them, using this in conjunction with other method can greatly increase its efficacy. Simply drop a decent amount of peppermint oil in a cotton ball and place the cotton ball around your house. Replace the cotton ball as soon as the scent of the essential oil has dissipated.

Deterrent Spray
This is a natural concoction which does not include toxins or chemicals. Nevertheless, it is still recommended to use protective gears when applying this. This deterrent spray is virtually made from peppers. Wear goggles and gloves to prevent the spray from contacting your skin and eyes. Deterrent sprays are mostly composed of habanero peppers. It has an intense scoville level than cayenne peppers.

Dryer Sheets
Using dryer sheets can be effective when dealing with mice. While this may not be the preferred method of most people, it is still the lesser evil especially when compared to poison. In case your cat is too lazy and will prefer to sleep around your barn rather than to catch it, the smell of the dryersheet can be an effective deterrent against mice.

Blocking the Entrance
Exclusion is a great and humane method when solving your mouse infestation issues. Unfortunately, you will need a quality material such as high-grade steel wool to ensure that it will not be damaged by the strong teeth of the mice. In addition, the quality of the steel will degrade as time passes by. Make sure to replace it if there are signs of corrosion.

Lastly, trapping the Oakland mice would be the best method for a severe mice infestation. There are a range of traps to choose from and the process can be daunting. To help you navigate and choose the appropriate trap, the wildlife removal company can help you with your concern. They have the equipments and skills that enable them to eliminate the creatures while minimizing the risk and dangers.

Visit our Oakland wildlife trapping home page to learn more about us.