Property Management – Studio City

How To Get Rid Of Mice In Apartments

Nothing can kill your zen quite like hearing a mouse scurrying behind couch or in your kitchen cabinets. Mice in apartment dwellings are a common problem. If you’ve noticed the tell-tale signs of a mouse infestation, like mouse poo under the kitchen sink, you can use these strategies to keep your apartment mouse free.

Set Traps, Catch Mice, Repeat

Place traps strategically, in areas where mice like to hide. Mice spend a lot of time under furniture, in cabinets and cowering in sheltered, dark places. The kitchen is the biggest attraction in your apartment, and should be well fortified. For best results, place traps behind the refrigerator, near the stove and inside the cabinet under the sink.

There are a number of traps on the market. Clap traps, classic in design and function, are the traditional option available at hardware stores and pharmacies. Just like in cartoons, this type of trap must be set with bait. Cheese is one option, but peanut butter works just as well, if not better. Note that clap traps don’t always kill their target; sometimes a fast mouse will grab the bait without getting caught, while others may end up caught by their tail or leg.

A more modern option is the glue trap. Some glue traps are designed like giant sticky pads, while others look more like shallow tubs of glue. You can try both kinds to decide which one works best for you. The advantage of these sticky traps is that you need only lay the trap down in a location where you’ve noticed mouse poo or seen other evidence of mouse activities. No bait is necessary; mice run over these traps without hesitation. The disadvantages of glue traps: they don’t actually kill the mouse. A trapped mouse will begin to thrash and make loud, panicked noises—usually in the middle of the night. This can be disquieting, and of course you’ll need to find some way to dispose of the mouse.

Posted by Apartments.com Team in Health & Safety