I happen to know, from an unfortunate experience in my last apartment, that they enjoy cookies most, pasta next, and Thai rice noodles least ⦠We will assist you to resolve the issue. Our neighbour stores bird seed and that attracts the mice. They say if traps have not been active in five days you're clear. 1. I first noticed evidence of a mouse three days ago - droppings and a brief sighting. Have a look around and see if there is still mouse poo around, if there is then there is more around there. I had them in past. If you see lots of mice droppings, then you still have a mouse infestation⦠time for some DIY pest control! I spent the next day mouse proofing my kitchen, and that afternoon as I was doing the final vacuum through, I surprised behind a door, freaked out and let it escape. If they have nested in house, a female can have 6 pubs 10 litters a year and each of them are sexually mature in 2 weeks. Best to set the traps and make sure. Looked in Control Panel under "Mouse" This thread is locked. only seen one but is there a chance of more? I would appreciate advice on how to get rid of it! I understand that you would like to change the mouse setting to a single click instead of double click. every time I clean the kitchen I find a few droppings, about 4 or 5, 2-3 in two separate spots on the counter. I have been bad lately and keeping the kitchen clean, it's not filthy just cluttered with a few crumbs here or there. it's cold and snowy and most houses are bound to get mice in them in the winter. P.s ive never seen a mouse before in real life and i've lived in this house for 15 years!, this is the first time and its crawling around in my house so i really do want to get rid of it. And you probably know that if you have one mouse, you really have more than one (if you didnât, Iâm sorry). We caught 13 in one weekend in our laundry. I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if that helps. Replied on ⦠Chances are you have a mouse in the houseâor many mice, as a single mouse rarely stays single, and one female mouse can produce as many as 10 litters in a year. I live in ny state. I have the same question (787) Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe to RSS feed; Answer WillTell. Your cat isnât going to be able to control this number of mice, regardless of how good a hunter it is. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Note: If you have repeated bat visits, it probably means your attic has become a bat motel and you need to stage an eviction. Mice can breed year-round with one female able to produce five to 10 litters per year. 5 ***** for best answer, When you have not seen any new mice droppings for over 1 week, it is a sign that the mice have all gone. There is always the possibility of a nest so there can way more than one. No home ever has just one mouse and donât be fooled into thinking otherwise. When it comes to mice, thereâs one universal truth: Unless theyâre pets you keep in a cage, you donât want them in the house. Finally, if you see one mouse in your home, thereâs a solid chance that there are many more hiding nearby. But you should have three or four set traps in every room. Note: This works occasionally, but not usually. Hopefully just three. Bleach of vinegar are good products to use to clean up the area when you found the mouse droppings. the last time we had a mouse i phoned my husband at work 60 miles away and insisted he come and get it out the kitchen i do know how you feel i hate them its the only think i am scared of and rats but i have a cat and she used to be very good at killing them the last time the cat brought the mouse is and was playing with it ARGHH !! Spread mothballs around the attic. The next day I set traps, that night I resorted to sticky paper, and the next morning it was stuck. Press Windows key + X on the keyboard at once. 2. ⦠Only then if the traps are non fired you're clear.