The problem of mice is especially acute in a private home, since there are outbuildings next to it that attract mice like a magnet. For mice, the main thing is to be warm and have enough food. And there is always enough food in the private sectors, since crops are stored here. Therefore, the presence of mice is a real problem. If you do nothing, they will ruin the entire harvest.
This article tells you which drugs give the greatest effect in a private home, as well as which folk remedies can be used. Many recommendations from specialists will also come in handy.
Mice: danger and methods of getting rid of rodents
The nimble rodents hide well from people, go out hunting at night, and are excellent at listening to any sounds. This helps them quickly hide when a person suddenly appears. It is important to remember that these animals are carriers of dangerous diseases, so they should be dealt with without delay or regret.
When hordes of mice appear in the house, you need to get rid of them ruthlessly and purposefully, otherwise they can create a lot of problems for you
Getting rid of rodents becomes possible using two main methods. The first is destruction, the second is prevention of occurrence, which includes a number of measures due to which mice independently leave the home or bypass it.
Important to remember. If rats and mice are not afraid of you in the house, then there are many of them nearby and they understand their superiority. If rodents find a warm room with secluded dark places to create burrows and breed offspring, they can live there for up to two years.
Conventionally, all means of fighting mice are divided into four groups:
- chemical;
- folk;
- physical;
- ultrasonic.
Let us dwell in detail on each of the possible methods.
On a note. When starting the fight against mice, do a thorough cleaning of the house: rodents should be denied access to food. Store food in airtight containers, remove bags from the table, and do not leave food crumbs.
Chemicals
Today on the market of pesticides you can find a huge range of different products such as:
- Organic repellents. These are analogues of poisons, which do not contain harmful substances that adversely affect human health. They also do not pollute the surrounding air. Repellents contain natural ingredients (for example, peppermint). You can buy the drugs in stores that sell household chemicals for your home. Their effect is to repel: they will not allow mice to enter the house, but they will not be able to kill the rodents that are there.
- Briquettes. These products are most often used in aggressive environments: basements, sewers. The preparations are not afraid of dampness and sunlight. Soft briquettes are good because they look like a piece of meat.
- Liquids. Mice perceive this product as food, and if it enters the stomach, the rodent dies from suffocation. Liquids are less convenient to use, since you will additionally need an open container and a convenient place for installation. Mice will only drink where there is a shortage of water.
- Pills. They are laid out around the perimeter of the room where rodents live. The distance between the tablets and each other is 3 meters.
- Dough-grain baits. This is an effective means of controlling rodents in open areas and indoors. Depending on the type of drug (Tsunami Super, Tsunami Extra), the active ingredients in the composition are bromadiolone or brodifacoum (a more powerful component). Another component of the product is the additive Bitrex, which has a bitter taste, which prevents it from being eaten by pets.
- Granular baits. In appearance they resemble dog food. Rodents notice them as quickly as they notice poisons in grain.
- Gels. The product is easy to use, but traces of it are practically not removed.
Photo gallery: the most effective means for rodent control
Testox - poisonous briquettes, effective in killing all types of mice
Brodifan is a product with a toxic composition that is not recognized by mice by smell.
Bromadiolone is an anti-rodent gel that is used to coat the habitats of these animals.
Krysin is a powerful synthetic poison based on brodifacoum, effective against mice and rats
Varat is a mouse repellent based on brodifacoum poison.
It is important to know. Medicines containing brodifacoum should not be used in areas where people permanently live or work. This poison has a negative effect on human health and well-being (nausea, vomiting, fatigue, lack of appetite, blood clotting disorders, and internal bleeding are possible). You must be extremely careful, since the danger comes from the brodifacoum powder itself and its vapors, which irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. If poisoning is suspected, you should immediately call an ambulance. To prevent negative consequences, it is necessary to perform a complete gastric lavage, induce a gag reflex in the patient, and take any polysorbent (Polysorb, Smecta).
Sulfur checkers
Lump sulfur can cope not only with mice, but also with mold (especially in cellars and garages where vegetables are stored).
The properties of this substance when burning leave no chance for rodents: it emits highly irritating and asphyxiating gases (carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide), hydrogen sulfide. Sulfur immediately causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and irritates the skin. A thin coating of sulfuric acid forms on the walls of the room where the substance was burned. This is an obstacle to the formation of mold.
The algorithm for using a sulfur bomb is as follows:
- Place a piece of sulfur on a fireproof base.
- Set fire to it and make sure that white smoke comes out and a dark spot forms on the substance itself.
- Leave the room immediately, closing the door tightly.
- After a day, thoroughly ventilate the area where the sulfur was burned.
Important to remember. It is necessary to process the premises only in special clothing, gloves and a respirator. Molten sulfur (at a temperature of about 190 °C) causes severe skin burns. The procedure should be carried out in a sealed room, where the vents and windows are tightly closed, and there are no door cracks.
The device of the FAS sulfur bomb has a simple principle of influence.
FAS sulfur bomb is a simple and effective way to control mice, before using which you should definitely read the instructions
Folk remedies
Safe means of controlling mice are traditional ones. The most famous among them are the following:
- Ash. Contains alkali, which corrodes the paws of mice. Ash is used as a deterrent: it is scattered around the perimeter of the house and other buildings where there is a high probability of rodents.
- Plants with repellent properties (wormwood, wild rosemary, chamomile, elderberry). They contain essential oils that are unpleasant to mice and repel them. The use of these plants both dried and fresh will be effective.
- Shrubs and herbs. The likelihood of mice appearing in your summer cottage and directly in the house will decrease if you plant tansy, peppermint, and black root nearby.
- Boric acid. This is the most dangerous of the home mice control products, so it should only be used in areas where there are no small children or pets. Boric acid powder is scattered near mouse holes, in baseboards, after which rodents will no longer appear there.
- Gypsum, flour and sugar in a ratio of 0.5:0.3:0.2 kg. Mice eat this “delicacy” with pleasure. After such a meal, rodents experience blockage of the gastrointestinal tract.
Regular ash contains alkalis that mice cannot tolerate
Physical methods of struggle
The following physical methods of rodent control can be distinguished:
- Mousetraps. Capable of reducing mouse populations, these devices are also inexpensive and easy to use. When installed in hard-to-reach places, they are absolutely safe for people. However, you cannot completely get rid of mice using mousetraps. If you do not use other control methods, it will take a long time to remove rodents.
- Electric mousetraps. These are more effective analogues of conventional devices of this type. When caught in a trap, the mouse receives an electric shock, which causes instant death.
- Glue traps. A rodent caught in such a structure will face a painful death, since it does not die immediately and squeaks pitifully for a long time.
Ultrasonic repellers
A humane means of repelling mice, which has already proven itself and is actively receiving positive reviews, is ultrasonic repellers. The operating principle of such devices is that they emit vibrations at a certain frequency, which negatively affect the nervous system of rodents. They panic, they are overwhelmed by a feeling of fear, and they are forced to leave their homes. Judging by the reviews, mice stop bothering residents of those houses where ultrasonic devices work for 2-3 weeks.
On a note. The ultrasonic method of repelling rodents is absolutely safe for all households and pets. The only exceptions are some pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, decorative mice, chinchillas).
Ultrasonic repellers have a wide range of applications. They are used on the territory of any buildings where rodents may disturb: at home, in the country, in greenhouses, basements, garages. When choosing a device, you should pay attention to the impact area covered by a particular device. If this is not taken into account, it is unlikely that a positive effect will be achieved.
The disadvantages of the device are its high cost (ranging from 2-5 thousand rubles depending on the type) and the impossibility of installation in fields and gardens (here it will not be possible to exterminate all rodents due to the wide coverage area).
Popular ultrasonic devices include the following:
- Chiston-2. According to the manufacturer, the device has a pie chart. There is no particular need to choose a location for installing the device. The repeller covers an area of up to 300 square meters. m., emits frequencies from 20 to 70 kHz. The only drawback of Chiston-2 is that it should be chosen only for those rooms in which people do not live or work, as it causes slight discomfort.
- Grad A-500. Effective in the fight against mice and moles. The device covers an area of up to 500 square meters. m., operates in a wide frequency range (from 4 to 64 kHz).
- Typhoon. The device is characterized by a smaller field of influence compared to the previous two devices (covers 200 sq. m.). Emits ultrasonic waves with a frequency from 18 to 70 kHz. Consumers note the quietness of the device and the absence of discomfort. The first positive effect is observed after 3–4 weeks. Unlike other devices, Typhoon is the most budget-friendly (from 1000 rubles).
- ElectroCat Turbo. It is used in private homes, offices, warehouses, storage facilities, etc. The device has a wide frequency range (from 5 to 100 kHz) and its action covers an area of up to 400 square meters. m. The electric cat is capable of being in working condition for 5,000 thousand full hours, while it has a low cost (1300–1500 rubles).
Photo gallery: popular devices for getting rid of rodents
Propagation of ultrasonic waves of the Chiston-2 device immediately over 360° allows you to achieve the most effective result
A special algorithm for alternating sounds does not allow rodents to adapt to the Grad A-500 repeller
The high efficiency of the Typhoon device has been confirmed by numerous tests
The ElectroKot Turbo device is equipped with two modes (day and night)
Physical methods
There are many types of mousetraps, traps and traps for mice. The difference lies in the mechanism of action and the principle of catching rodents. Compact devices are easily installed in mouse habitats, where they often pass in search of food. The most popular types of physical mouse traps are those presented below.
Classic mousetraps
The advantage of classic mousetraps is the possibility of repeated use immediately after the caught animal is removed. To do this, install a new bait and cock the return spring. You don’t have to do anything else; replacement of parts and consumables is not provided here.
Trap
This refers to a metal cage with a raised door. The bait lies in the far corner and presses the thread that holds the locking mechanism. The principle of operation of the device is that the animal enters the cage, heading towards the bait, releases the thread, thereby closing the door, the mouse remains inside.
Another type of mouse trap is a small box with an entrance that only works in one direction. Having caught the aroma of bait, the rodent gets inside, but is no longer able to get out.
Electrical accessories
An electric mouse trap can be powered by AA batteries or from an outlet. The device is built on the principle of placing bait inside an energized zone. The mouse sees a tasty morsel and moves towards it, stepping on the wires and receiving an electric shock, the value of which is sufficient to cause its death.
Electric traps are quite popular and differ in size and the presence of additional options, for example, it can be a chamber for storing corpses, sound or light indicators of capture.
Important! The devices operate on electricity. When the batteries are disconnected or low, they turn off.
Glue trap
An equally effective way to control rodents. Presented in the form of a regular plate treated with a sticky non-toxic composition. The mice become glued to the base, unable to free themselves.
Important! When using such devices, you need to be prepared to peel the caught mouse off the base while it is still alive. As an alternative, many people throw away the stickers along with the caught animal.
The most effective means
Today, the best poison for mice is considered to be blood anticoagulants. These preparations are produced in different forms: grains, briquettes, granules, cylinders.
Flocumafen is considered the most effective of all anticoagulants . With its help, you can get rid of mice faster without putting in a lot of effort.
This is interesting. An anticoagulant is a substance that blocks the body’s production of proteins responsible for blood clotting. After the poison enters the stomach of mice, hemorrhage occurs in the lungs and intestines. This causes the death of rodents.
Flocumafen is contained in the Storm supplement from BASF (UK). The cost is very low: 4 briquettes will cost you about 30 rubles. One dose of the additive is enough to poison a rodent. Another remedy, Goliath (sold only in large packages), has a similar effect.
Various types of mousetraps are ineffective in controlling rodents. They are not able to completely kill all the mice that have settled in the house. These devices can only help get rid of some individuals and partially frighten other rodents, who will be even more careful and less likely to fall into baited traps.
Grains, briquettes, pellets with anticoagulant poisons are the most effective means of fighting mice
Why is a house mouse dangerous?
For many people, more often for women, deratization is not just a treatment for pests, but also a way to get rid of fears. Of course, being around rodents is unpleasant, especially if just the sight of them makes you feel uneasy. The destruction of mice is mandatory, because they are harmful and truly dangerous:
- are carriers of many diseases, including fatal infectious ones;
- spoil food;
- they chew on everything, make furniture, wooden baseboards and other objects unsightly;
- often cause breakdowns of household appliances due to the fact that they chew through wires.
Human infection occurs not only from direct contact with an infected individual. The disease can be transmitted through contaminated food, dust, which contains fecal particles. The most common diseases that can be contracted from mice are salmonellosis, leplospirosis, and hantavirus.
The fight against small rodents is also necessary because of the persistent unpleasant odor they emit and the presence of excrement. Often mice die in ventilation ducts, fall into barrels of pickles, wine, or containers of water, and then their corpses become even more dangerous.
Rodents also annoy us by making noise at night: gnawing something, fidgeting, squeaking. With such a proximity, persistent neurosis may well develop.
It’s a real disaster if the tailed animals have settled in cable ducts or distribution boxes. It happens that they cause a short circuit in the electrical wiring, and this is a big risk.
The safest means
Products containing dangerous poisons (flocumafen, brodifacoum and others) are the most dangerous to the health of people and domestic animals. You should also handle such an effective means of fighting mice as sulfur bomb with care: before treating the room with this substance, you must wear a protective suit, gloves and a respirator.
The safest methods of dealing with mice are devices that propagate ultrasonic waves and operate over a wide range of frequencies. Typhoon is perfect for home use, its spectrum of action will be sufficient for use over an area of up to 200 square meters. m.
The safest for humans and effective in the fight against rodents is ultrasound emitted by a special device.
Food poisons
One of the ways in which mice are killed is the use of various food poisons , the composition of which is selected individually for each specific case. They are made in the form of bait and have an attractive smell and taste for rodents. Poisoning of mice occurs through a toxic component that enters the animal’s body through the digestive tract.
Death occurs almost immediately after eating the bait. Our specialists use various poisons that make removing mice as safe as possible for others. The correct choice of the active substance and compliance with the instructions for its use will help to avoid poisoning of pets and apartment inhabitants.
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Reviews: real user experience
I'm telling my story. First floor - the mice were shaking. Mousetraps are not a solution for me - then I have to throw out the mice, I can’t. Poison - the problem is that a mouse can die anywhere - under a cabinet, for example. The smell, I’ll tell you, is still the same, but by the time you find where she died, you’ll have to turn the whole house over. There are also ultrasonic repellers, but they don’t have a license for how they affect people - I didn’t take the risk. I went the old-fashioned way and got a cat. He caught mice for 2 months without stopping, starting at the age of four months. The mice have disappeared, and the beloved cat is already 6 years old
Miki
https://www.woman.ru/home/medley9/thread/3872460/1/#m17552115
There is a special glue for rodents, we caught a whole family of mice in less than a week. You spread the glue on a small cardboard, in the middle of something tasty, mice come running at night and stick to each other, sometimes as many as three mice would stick together, dad would throw those caught along with the cardboard into a bag and into the trash or out the door, and throw them out in the morning. Animals should not be allowed into the room where there is cardboard with glue.
Dina-na
https://www.woman.ru/home/medley9/thread/3872460/1/#m17573424
I haven’t tried ultrasound, I don’t know how it works. But my parents periodically got mice at their dacha. Mousetraps weren't very helpful. Only poison. Inhumane, yes. But effective.
Marina_Alexandrova
https://forum.domik.ua/kak-izbavitsya-ot-myshej-v-dome-t30164.html#p1226880
He set up cheap mousetraps. Very easy to use, more convenient than classic wooden ones. I caught 3 mice in a day (by the way, there were no false alarms or misfires in the mousetraps; 3 clicks = 3 mice). No more mice have been observed yet. He put bread soaked in sunflower oil in mousetraps.
kurOK
https://forum.info-lan.ru/lofiversion/index.php/t13434.html
If you set up a homemade “multi-charged” mousetrap, all the mice will be there. Unfortunately, the industry doesn’t produce these, but you can easily make them yourself from a fifty board. 100% lethality. The number of mice caught per week according to your wishes. The good thing about mechanical mousetraps is that you can see how many mice are being hatched. Mouse poison neutralizes the process of defeating rodents, because There is no count of enemy losses. The scale of the victory is unclear.
Taxmen
https://www.e1.ru/talk/forum/go_to_message.php?f=120&t=386831&i=386923
Video: an eco-friendly way to get rid of mice in the house
In some cases, when the number of mice is small, a pet with hunter skills—a cat or cat—can help. If an animal immediately reacts to the presence of an unwanted guest in the house in the form of a rodent, it will spend all its energy on exterminating it. You can also use a variety of chemical, mechanical, folk remedies, or use ultrasonic devices. If you can’t get rid of mice on your own, then deratization will help in this matter. In this case, the premises are treated by specialists using effective poisons. Do not hesitate to exterminate rodents in your home - start the fight at the first sign of their appearance.
