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Mice
Characteristics
Size: Small, its body rarely exceeding two inches long and one ounce in
weight. Color: Usually gray in color, but some may appear darker.
Habitat and Behavior
House mice thrive under a variety of conditions. They are found in and
around homes and farms as well as in open fields and agricultural lands. House
mice consume and contaminate food meant for humans, livestock, or other animals.
They cause damage to structures and property, and they transmit diseases such
as salmonellosis and swine dysentery. Rodents live everywhere outside and could
enter at any time, but fortunately, this does not occur often. Usually, most
home invasions occur in the fall, not because of cooler weather, but because the
seeds and plants on which rodents feed outside are gone. Mice have keen senses
of hearing, smell, taste and touch. They are excellent climbers and can run up
any rough vertical surface. They will run horizontally along wire cables or
ropes and can jump up 12 inches from the floor onto a flat surface. Mice can
squeeze through openings slightly larger than 1/4 inch in diameter. They capable
of gaining entry through holes around soffit vents and around cables entering
the building, through holes in gable vent screens, and through turbine and box
vents on roofs. Most garage doors on homes allow enough space for mice to fit
underneath, as well.
Droppings, fresh gnaw marks and tracks indicate areas where mice are active.
Mouse nests, made from fine shredded paper or other fibrous material, often are
found in sheltered locations. House mice have a characteristic musky odor that
identifies their presence. Mice are active mostly at night, but can be seen
occasionally during daylight hours.
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Control
Effective control involves three aspects: sanitation, mouse-proof
construction, and population reduction. The first two are preventive measures.
When a mouse infestation already exists, some form of population reduction
almost always is necessary. Reduction techniques include trapping and/or
baiting.
Sanitation.
Proper sanitation is an important step in controlling house mouse
populations. In particular, eliminate places where mice can find shelter. They
cannot survive in large numbers if they have few places to rest, hide, or build
nests and raise their young. Total elimination of mice through sanitation,
however, is almost impossible. Mice can survive in small areas with limited
amounts of food and shelter. Most buildings where food is handled or stored will
have problems with house mice, no matter how clean they are if they have not
been "mouse-proofed."
Rodent-proof construction.
Mouse-proof construction is the most successful and permanent form of house
mouse control.
"Build
them out" by eliminating all openings larger than 1/4 inch through which they
can enter a structure. "Stuf-fIt"
is a rust proof copper meshing for sealing rodent entry points. Use it in all
kinds of openings to keep out all kinds of pests. When tightly packed into a
gap, crack or weep hole, the copper mesh resists being pulled out. Make
exclusion work a lot easier. This is a permanent product because it is pure
copper. It's interlocked loops can't be pulled apart like steel wool. You can
tack it, staple it or glue it into the hardest to get at openings.
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 Pur Black
is an awesome sealant foam that works great for outdoor
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size is great for medium sized projects and one time jobs. Perfect for blending in with an outdoor environment, and
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conjunction with Stuf_Fit for absolute exclusion of rodents, insects, or birds.
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For
professional sealing equipment, use IPF Foam and
the Pur Shooter Gun.
IPF Foam offers a fast, economical and professional method to do the
required sealing. IPF Foam will stop the passage
of most insects, rodents,
birds, and other small animals. It also has an added scent to deter these
animals.
IPF Foam is dispensed through the Pur
Shooter Gun. This system assures professional placement of the exact amount of
foam required to seal any
gap. For added control, use it in conjunction with Stuf-Fit for
absolute exclusion.
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When dealing with mice, we prefer a combination of
traps
and
baits. Consider your building, children, pets, ability to
deal with possible odors and dangers to non-target animals when choosing
products to eliminate your mouse problem.
Traps
Tin Cat Repeating Mouse Trap
- This low profile
(10 1/2" long x 6 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high) trap is placed lengthwise against
walls where mice frequent. Large entrance holes allow mice to enter but keeps
them from escaping. The Tin Cat requires no winding and no baits, features a
see-through lid for easy inspection, and is a favorite for homeowners, food
plants, grocery stores and warehouses. Will hold up to 30 mice.
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Victor Snap Traps- These traditional
snap traps have an expanded trigger for those "picky eaters," and it allows you
to use a greater range of baits. More surface area means you now have the
ability to "smear" baits (such as peanut butter or chocolate) in thin layers for
more positive catches. Traps placed across runways are tripped simply when the
rodents walk across the pedals.
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For more information on setting and
placing snap traps- Click Here
 Trapper
Mini T-Rex is a spring-loaded trap that's easy and safe to
use. A state-of-the-art mechanical trap, it sets with one hand in one easy
motion -- as easy as opening a clothespin.
Use
Trapper Mini T-Rex alone or in pairs with the opening toward the wall. Mice
enter from either the front or sides. Place the trap along walls where mice
travel, in cupboards or wherever mice are present. Disposal is also easy. Simply
pinch the two ends together to release the mouse and the trap is automatically
reset to be used over and over again.
If you want to capture mice with snap traps, but are
worried about pets or kids getting snapped, try placing a
Trapper Mini T-Rex on
the studs on the bottom of the PROTECTA Mouse.
The studs let you position the Mini T-Rex in two positions to capture mice from
the side or front.
Rat
Zapper
Never Touch A Dead Rodent Again!
The rat zapper from Agrizap, Inc. is an effective, clean, easy to use, and humane trap that works by
killing the rodent with a quick electronic shock.
The main advantages of the Rat Zapper are as follows:
* Effective (kills mice, rats, chipmunks and ground squirrels)
* Clean (no blood or guts) and re-usable
* More humane than snap traps, glue boards, and poison
* Compact (10" x 4" x 4") and easy to use
* 10 rodent kills or 30 days with one set of 4 Alkaline AA batteries
* Flashing kill indicator light (you never have to see the dead rodent!)
* Not an ultrasound device
Approx. Dimensions: 4" x 4" X 10"
Rat Zapper FAQ
Rat Zapper Quick Start
CM Mouse Glueboard Traps- These peanut
butter scented glueboards can be used in conjunction with your rodenticide
program. This captures many of the rodents before they die, giving a better
chance of finding more carcasses before they begin to decompose and create
odors. Place traps in path of rodents, intercepting them between their nesting
site and food source. Glue boards can be used specifically for your more
sensitive areas such as in homes, apartments, restaurants, hospitals, pet shops,
nursing homes and food preparation areas.
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Baits
 Maki Bait Packs
- Maki pellets contain
the world's most advanced single-feeding anticoagulant - Bromadiolone. Bait
shyness is not a problem because a single low dose is most often lethal,
producing dead rodents in an average of three to five days after treatment. Maki
place packs are extremely effective against Norway (including Warfarin
resistant), roof rats and house mice. It can be used in and around residential
and commercial buildings. The labeled packs (each containing 1.5 ounces Maki
pellets) are advantageous in areas where regular service access is difficult.
These areas include but are not limited to: crawl spaces, attics, ceilings,
suspended ceilings, or wall voids.
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Packs.
Contrac All-Weather Blox- is a multi-edged, single
feeding rat and mouse bait, and has excellent rodent
acceptance. It is colored blue for easy recognition as a non food item. The 1
oz. bait pieces fit easily into burrows,
bait stations (seen below) and tight fitting places. A hole through the center
allows you to hang the bait on securing rods or pegs for extra safety.
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 Kaput
Place Packs
are EPA approved to control Rats, Mice, and Voles.
Kaput Place Packs contain a grain bait that can be easily applied to a vole or
rodent burrow. This bait is highly effective and less likely to result in
secondary toxicity to non-target animals. Warfarin has been used in the rodent
control industry for over 40 years and remains effective in handling all sorts
of rodent control jobs.
Mice: Place one pack per placement. Space placements at 8-12 foot
intervals. Maintain an uninterrupted supply of fresh bait for 15 days or until
signs of mouse activity cease.
Rats and Mice: Immediately replace contaminated or spoiled bait. Properly
collect and dispose of all visible dead animals and leftover bait. To discourage
reinfestation, limit sources of rodent food, water and harborage as much as
possible. If reinfestation occurs, repeat treatment. For a continuous
infestation, set up permanent bait stations and replenish bait as needed.
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Kaput Place Packs

KaputŪ Mouse Blocks are a reduced risk bait
used for control of Deer Mice, White-Footed Mice,
and House Mice. Kaput Mouse Blocks are the only bait
product specifically labeled for Deer Mice and White-footed
Mice.
Sold in a 5 lb. pail only.
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Bait Stations
A single
block fits perfectly into a "Protecta RTU" Bait
Station.
With angled entry holes, it fits flush against a wall or in a
corner where mice travel. The interior baffles lead mice to the bait. Compact
PROTECTA RTU measures 5 1/4" (l) x 1 1 /4"
(h) x 3 3/4" (w). It fits in tight baiting places under pallets, in cupboards or
behind appliances. This tamper-resistant bait station automatically locks when
closed, keeping bait away from intruders. It unlocks with the Protecta 2-prong
key. Order Your RTU's Now
The
Protecta Mouse
is a mouse-sized, tamper
resistant bait station, monitoring tool, and snap trap holder -- all 3 in 1. It
features four prongs that hold four Contrac Blox bait,
indispensable for heavy mouse infestations.
To capture mice without poison or for mouse identification, place
a TRAPPER Snap Trap on the studs on the bottom of the PROTECTA Mouse. The studs
let you position the Snap Trap in two positions to capture mice from the side or
front.

The Protecta Mouse opens on the side,
like a book, making it easy to service when the bait station is flush against a
wall. Mouse entry holes line up with the wall. It locks when closed and unlocks
with the Protecta 2-prong key. These stations are ideal for suppressing mice
activity on the outside. Place them every 10 - 20 feet around the perimeter of
your home for thorough coverage. Order
Your Protecta Mouse Now
If you want to capture mice with snap
traps, but are worried about pets or kids getting snapped, try placing a TRAPPER
Snap Trap on the studs on the bottom of the PROTECTA
Mouse. The studs let you position the Snap Trap in two positions to capture
mice from the side or front.

The
Protecta LP is a triangular shaped bait station that fits in corners and along
walls where rodents travel. Excellent for outdoor baiting, and its "Low Profile"
makes it ideal to use indoors under pallets and in other tight baiting
locations.
Protecta LP holds all types of bait, including Contrac Blox that fit on horizontal and vertical bait securing rods. Patented interior baffles lead rodents directly to bait. Protecta LP locks automatically when closed and unlocks with a special 2-prong key that also opens Protecta Mouse,
and the Protecta RTU. Available in black, light gray and green to fit discreetly in any baiting environment.
These stations are used extensively in industrial or food plant operations for
exterior perimeter protection. They are also great for perimeter
protection around the home or next to piles of firewood or excessive harborage
areas. Whether you are in a rural area (mesas, mountains, woods) or in an
urban environment, these stations will provide you with year round protection
from foraging rodents. The ideal spacing for Protecta LP's range from 20
ft. to 50 ft. A lot of homes keep no less than four. One for each
side of the house. Order your Protecta LPs Now!
The
Protecta Landscape is a tamper resistant bait
stations that
looks like landscape rock that could be found in any natural setting to lend
itself as part of the habitat.
This unique feature allows the pest control
operator to set the bait station where it needs to be rather than out of
sight where it has to be so the esthetics of the landscape are not affected.
Its low profile and its camouflaged entry points makes it blend naturally
into the surrounding landscape. Available in two realistic 'rock' colors,
sandstone and granite, Protecta Landscape features a naturally textured
surface for a realistic appearance.
Protecta Landscape locks when closed and opens with the
standard Bell 3-prong key. The one-piece liner, and its side-opening
design make servicing easy. Four vertical bait-securing
rods hold eight 1 oz. Blox securely inside the station.
Protecta Landscape also accommodates a Trapper T-Rex rat
snap trap.
Made of heavy-duty, injection-molded plastic,
with a durable hinge built to withstand frequent
servicing, Protecta Landscape offers the superior
durability PMPs have come to expect in Protecta tamper-resistant
bait stations. Order Your Protecta
Landscape's Now
Odor Control
Earth Care Odor Removal
Bags
Used by Pest Control Professionals to remove dead rodent odors, urine and
feces odors, skunk odors, as well as odors from chemicals, cigarette smoke,
and Earth Care Bags do not have to come into contact with dead rodent or
odor causing agent. Simply place the bag near the odor and in 24 hours the
odor will be gone.Earth Care acts like a magnet by attracting and
neutralizing smells. It is made from an all natural mineral, is non toxic and
biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth. It is also safe around children and
pets, even if eaten. Earth Care adsorbs odors rather than masking them with a
fragrance.
Covers up to 200 square. Last 3-4 months in use or indefinitely in plastic
wrap.

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Bags Now!
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Additional Tips for Control
The best way to avoid invasions of mice is to (1) provide as little harborage
as possible that might attract rodents, and (2) seal as many holes and cracks in
the outside of the home through which mice might enter. The following
recommendations should be followed to help prevent rodents from seeking the
shelter provided by your home:
- Keep firewood stored as far from the home as possible and store it off the
ground. During the winter, store only enough wood next to the house to burn
every couple of days.
- If possible, remove any piles of debris, stones, bricks, etc. If these are
near the foundation of the home they serve as harborages to attract rodents.
Once there, it is any easy step for rodents to enter the building itself.
- Do not allow piles of leaves to accumulate next to the homes foundation.
This also serves as attractive harborage for rodents - mice in particular.

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