Cartoons and animated movies, like Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, and Ratatouille, make mice look cute and friendly. However, the cuteness and friendliness of mice are limited only to the screens. In real life, mice are a menace. With their sharp teeth and pointed claws, mice can wreak havoc around your house. Moreover, they harbour several diseases fatal to humans and other animals. If you find mice infestation in your house, it would be wise to call an exterminator Owen Sound immediately. But how do you know if mice have infested your house? One of the biggest indicators is finding a lot of mice droppings (aka poop) around your house.
Mice Droppings
If you find mice droppings around the house, do not touch them with bare hands. Mice droppings are toxic and known to cause a deadly lung disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). So, what should you do if you find mice droppings? Here’s how you should handle mice droppings.
Wear protective equipment
As mentioned above, don’t touch mice droppings with bare hands. Also, don’t breathe in the same area to avoid airborne infections. Make sure to wear gloves and an N95 mask to reduce the chances of any infections. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when removing mice droppings.
Ventilate
It is best to ventilate the space for at least 30 minutes before removing the droppings. It can reduce the chances of airborne infections. However, if you notice that the wind can blow away the droppings, don’t open windows. Keep children and pets away from this area.
Soak
To avoid airborne infections, avoid sweeping or vacuuming the mice droppings. A professional pest control Owen Sound company suggests creating a bleach solution (1 part bleach with 9 parts water). Spread this bleach solution on the mice droppings and let them soak. Let the solution sit for 5-10 minutes.
Wipe & Remove
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Take a bleach-soaked paper towel and wipe the droppings. Put the towel in a garbage bag. Once everything is cleaned, you must tie the garbage bag and throw it in the outdoor bin.
Disinfect
After removing the droppings, you must use a bleach solution to disinfect the area. You must also disinfect the gloves and wash your hands with soap.
Inspect
Periodically inspect the area to see if you find any mice droppings again. If you find mice droppings over time, it indicates your house has a mice infestation.
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