How do I get rid of these mice???

Question

I searched through some of the previous answers however I have already tried most of the stuff suggested. I live in a rural community and have a huge open field behind me, I think that's where the mice are coming from. I have tried everything short of poison. I'm trying to steer away from the poison because my pets have caught a few of the little buggers and I don't want them getting ahold of a poisoned one. I have tried traps, live traps, those little electronic things, I've even had exterminators come in but nothing seems to be working. I was having a little bit of luck with the electronic things, then it seemed to stop working so I moved them, which didn't help, so I bought some new ones thinking maybe those were just bad. Anyways, I have two cats and a dog, the dog is better at catching the mice! haha....but that's not really keeping them away. I keep my house clean, I've caulked all the holes around the house, I've put all my food in air tight containers....

Answer 1

Have you tried the ultrasonic type of pest control?  I haven't, but I've seen commercials for it.  I think it might be worth a try.  There is no poison involved.

Answer 2

Glue traps with warm peanut butter

Answer 3

Because you have an open field behind your house, this is a tough one. Have you tried to call your local agricultural extension office and ask for suggestions?  they may know something to help. I can see that poison will be a problem because you have animals who may eat it or the mice that have eaten it.  I wouldnt go that route. Old fashioned traps set to where your animals are safe.  Mice usually follow a path - the same path. Mice can get through the smallest of holes - as long as their skull can squeeze thru it -- they're in!  What about something like those mole traps or similar that you can put in your yard near the field.  It may be worth asking about.  Sorry I cant help anymore....good luck

Answer 4

I don't know how you feel about snakes, if you are okay with them buy some and keep them close to floor level as possible in fish tanks.  The smell of snakes will keep them away. No poison, just natural. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Electronic ultrasound devices are a waste of money.  As you found, they work for a few days, then the rodents ignore it.  Plus, it may hurt your pet's ears.  Turn it off!

It's possible that your traps aren't working because the mice aren't hungry for the bait.  And if that's the case, they're getting their food somewhere.

Are your pets's food bowls open to mice?  If so, place the bowls somewhere high, like on top of the refrigerator.  Set them on the ground at regular feeding times, for no more than one hour at a time.  Your pets will quickly learn the new drill.  (Clean up any rawhides or dog treats lying around, also.)

Once the mice are hungry, they will be ready for bait.  Coop up your pets in a spare room for a week, so they don't catch any poisoned mice.  (Stick to the bowls-on-the-fridge routine.)  Then, lay out a bunch of poison.  D-Con is a very good brand, mice only have to feed once.  You can mix in a little peanut butter with a stick or plastic utensil to make it more enticing.  Buy enough poison that you can cover all the "hot spots," and then some.Place trays along walls where they run, behind the fridge, the washing machine, under sinks, and in dark places.  

When the week is up, check your place thoroughly (behind/under the couch, the bed, the fridge) for dead mice.  Then let your pets out.  

However, unless you find out how they're getting in to your house, it will be like mowing the grass--you will have to repeat the whole process on a regular basis.

Answer 6

go find tom to eat em all. jkzz  try poisoning stuff and mix with food so they can eat them and eventuallt they'll die.. just do it every week.. make sure you mix real good..these mices are smart they'll pick it out..lol i know cuz i use to work for a company that had it and we had to do it every week..it was gross. well hope this helps..