Washington DC mice are clever creatures and there are times that the use of conventional traps and chemical poisons seems to be frustrating. They can evade our traps by devising a creative strategy. In case you find yourself in this devastating state, you do not have to be disheartened. You might want to try simple hazing tactics that will scare the creatures away from your property.



How to Scare the Washington DC Mouse Away
Mice pose a lot of threats once they infested our house. They can cause damage on the structure and they may also transmit diseases. Therefore, you will have to find effective ways to get rid of them permanently. Mice can be easily be frightened by different things such as loud noises, and the scent coming form their predator.

Scaring Mice with Sound
Some manufacturers claim that mice will fear the high-pitched noised emitted by the ultrasonic devices. They believe that they find it uncomfortable and irritating. As such, the mice will try to relocate their den. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of this method has been questioned by the experts. Currently, there are no scientific studies that will back up the claims of these manufacturers. In addition, the sound that it emits will not penetrate solid surface. This will not be ideal to use inside your home. As an alternative you can use sounds that they fear such as the sound of the predator like dogs, owls, or cats.

Adopting Pets
Even on the off chance that the mouse has yet to encounter a predator, they are already scared of our dogs and cats. It will immediately escape once it noticed a sign of their enemy’s activities. They have an incredible sense that enables them to determine the presence of the cat even from a far. They also fear dogs and they will do their best to avoid our dogs. Before you visit your local animal shelter to choose a dog that you will adopt, be sure that it has the amount of energy necessary to chase the mice. Some of the recommended breed would be Dachshunds, Papillon, and terriers such as Jack Russel and Cairns.

Strong Smell
Using items that release a strong scent as your repellent may sometimes be effective against mice. We do not recommend the use of mothballs and ammonia due to the related health hazards. Instead, you may try peppermint which is a common ingredient found on insect repellent. Commercially available repellent comes in different forms. You can find granules, powder, and spray repellent. Repellents act as a barrier that will keep the mice from visiting your property. However, if the mouse is already inside your house, this method will not be effective against them.

There are several ways to frighten the mice. In case you reside in a place that have a high level of mice activity, be sure to have a preventive measure in place. This will minimize the possibility that you will have to deal with a mice infestation in the future.

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