Question:
Do you know of any way of getting rid of mice in the house without killing them? We have soundwave devices plugged into outlets in every room of our house, but we still find mouse droppings every day. We have no wish to kill the little things, but we want them out of our house. We do have a cat, but she apparently wishes to live in harmony with the mice.
A.N., Fishkill, NY May 20, 2007
Answer:
Some cats just aren't good "mousers," as you have discovered. High frequency/ultrasonic sound devices are often a waste of money. I would like to hear from readers who have found one that actually works. First, try to locate where the mice might be getting into your house. Then set up several humane, no-kill box traps around the house and spread mothballs liberally in your attic. Release the mice outdoors far away from your home and, after a week of baiting and trapping, seal all entry/exit holes you were able to find. Alternatively, build a "mouse house" in one corner of your basement and include food, water and nesting material. It should be designed with a couple of quick-sliding doors. Every couple of weeks, shut the mouse house up during the day and empty the contents outdoors, far away from the house. This worked well for a friend of mine who felt it was wrong to kill the mice.
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