I have caught five mice in my attic in the last two months. I use a humane trap, drive a couple of miles away and release them. What I would really like to know is how they get up there, Its a fairly new detatched bungalow and the only way that I can figure is that they can climb an eight foot high vertical wall, is this possible? I would`nt mind them so much but they are eating me bleedin water pipe insulation, its a real mess up there. Mountaineering Mice?
2007-09-30 06:04:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Cute as they are; they are a menace. With no offense meant at all, to directly answer the Q...."Through some opening in the house." Consider their tenacity for one thing; and the likelyhood that they might squeeze through an opening the size of a Dime. Without knowing at all the structure of the dwelling; they can sneak in under siding; through soffits and facia; cracks or holes just about anywhere.
They aren't strictly trying to attack you, but they are obviously gathering nesting material; and probably enjoy the comfort of your attic. They've also likely posted an ad in MouseHouse.Com for all their friends and relations.
As much as I attend to all Creatures Great and Small; I might suggest something a bit more aggressive than compassion and Humane traps
2007-09-30 07:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I have caught five mice in my attic in the last two months. I use a humane trap, drive a couple of miles away and release them. What I would really like to know is how they get up there, Its a fairly new detatched bungalow and the only way that I can figure is that they can climb an eight foot high...
2015-08-10 10:06:31 · answer #3 · answered by Janelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can climb and get in just about anywhere. If they have a nest; you have a problem. They not only chew insulation, they also chew electrical wires! This can cause an electrical short and possibly a fire! If you use a humane trap, what do you do with them? If you let the go out side they will simply return inside. Traps and poison (harsh I know) is better then a serious problem or the house burning down if they chew through electrical wires.
2007-09-30 07:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by RT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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LOL, yep mice are very good climbers. I've seen rats run straight up a wall. How they do it? I have no clue.
2016-04-10 22:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there nesting up there,put a couple drops of fox urine used for trapping,or deer in heat might work,natural enemy and the smell will drive them off. Get it at gander mt. or bass pro shop or your local sporting goods store
2007-09-30 08:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by larry m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try moth balls if you dont want them to die...
floors me why anyone would care if a mouse lives or not
they breed almost as fast as roaches and do more damage
some even carry diseased fleas
2007-09-30 10:45:44 · answer #8 · answered by pokerfaces55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 in two months,some probably got there by birth
2007-10-01 18:46:45 · answer #9 · answered by greg w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can get into the smallest crack and the will go inside the wall and up.
2007-09-30 10:36:15 · answer #10 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋