It sometimes seems as if house mice can get in anywhere. No matter how secure your property, these pests always find a way in. One of the reasons for this is because their teeth allow them to chew through almost any barrier. Another reason is because they can squeeze through incredibly small gaps. Yet another is that house mice are extremely agile. But are these pests agile enough to climb walls, swim or even jump?
Skills house mice have that give them an edge
First of all, be in no doubt that house mice climb. In fact, the house mouse are surprisingly good climbers. Simply knowing this fact will give you greater insight into the dos and don’t of a mice infestation. They have extremely sharp claws. This allows them to climb. Mice can pretty much climb up any surface, just as long as they can grip onto it. These pests can even slither up vertical pipes and enter through drainpipes.
These pests are also rather proficient swimmers. They are able to cross sizeable bodies of water and can tread water for impressive lengths of time. These pests can also hold their breathe for up to three minutes. That being said, mice will usually avoid deep water. This is because they instinctively understand that water is extremely dangerous.
Not only do house mice climb and swim, but they are fairly good when it comes to jumping too. House mice are able to leap about a foot into the air. This allows them to access hard to reach places and jump across small gaps. It’s also the reason why they are able to get onto tables and shelves. Mice will also jump and leap to avoid predators and other dangers.
House mice climb and are adept at getting in
Ultimately, there is very little that stops them getting in if they are determined. Mice are able to get across water and jump over obstacles. They can even climb up steep surfaces and enter through pipes. When you factor in their ability to gnaw, it’s no wonder that so many people have mice!
So how do you keep these pests from getting inside, building nests and causing havoc? The best way is by not attracting them in the first place. The reason why mice come inside is because of their sense of smell. This means they can detect the presence of food from great distances. They then begin to search for this food. To prevent them doing so, you need to keep your home clean. Make sure your kitchen is spotless and keep all food safely stored away.
Easy entrance points are also an issue. Even though house mice climb and gnaw and can break in if they have a mind to, there’s no point in making it a breeze to get inside. They will take advantage of gaps, cracks, and holes. These should be closed up. If they’re coming in through pipes, then install rat flaps. Finally, it’s probably a good idea to set traps. Do this near places where the mice enter and live. With any luck, this should help to deter them. If nothing works, however, call in Diamond for professional mouse control measures. We can deal with mice in highly effective ways.