Field Mouse Exterminator in Montreal

Why do field mice get into buildings?

Field mice are often associated with grounds, gardens, fields, hedges, wooded areas, parks and outdoor spaces. That said, they can get into homes, garages, sheds, cottages or residential buildings when conditions become favourable.

In the fall and winter, field mice look for a warm, sheltered spot. A small opening near the foundation, a poorly sealed garage door, a hole around a pipe or an exterior crack can be enough to let them in.

In the residential areas of Montreal and Greater Montreal, field mice can also be drawn by backyards, compost bins, bird feeders, leaf piles, firewood, dense vegetation and outdoor storage areas.

Field mouse, mouse or rat: how do you tell the difference?

Clients sometimes use the word “field mouse” to describe different small rodents. An inspection makes it possible to confirm whether it really is a field mouse, a mouse, a young rat or another rodent.

Field mice

Field mice are often associated with outdoor areas: grounds, gardens, hedges, wooded areas, fields, sheds, garages and foundations. They come inside mainly when temperatures drop or when openings near the ground are accessible.

Mice

Mice settle more easily inside homes, condos, apartments, businesses and rental buildings. They can get in through very small openings and hide in walls, kitchens, cupboards and food areas.

Rats

Rats are generally bigger, more wary and often associated with sewers, alleys, garbage, cellars, restaurants, warehouses and buildings. They can cause more significant damage and require a strategy adapted to them.

Do you have mice rather than field mice? Take a look at our mouse extermination service. A professional inspection makes it possible to identify the rodent involved and apply the right treatment.

How do field mice get into your home?

Field mice can get into a building through small openings located near the ground, the foundation or outdoor areas. A professional inspection helps locate the access points and reduce the risk of them coming back.

Cracks, foundations and exterior walls

Cracks in the foundation, holes in the masonry, damaged joints, openings near the ground and gaps around exterior walls can serve as entry points.

Garage doors, sheds and low openings

Poorly sealed garage doors, door thresholds, sheds, garden sheds, gaps under doors and outdoor storage areas can let field mice in.

Pipes, ducts and areas around the building

Openings around pipes, ducts, cables, vents, drains or mechanical outlets can also be used by field mice to get inside.

What attracts field mice to your property?

Field mice are mainly looking for food, shelter, warmth and protected areas. By correcting these factors, it is possible to reduce the risk of a recurrence.

Field mice are attracted by:

• seeds, grains and pet food;
• bird feeders;
• accessible compost;
• food waste;
• cluttered garages, sheds and garden sheds;
• firewood near the building;
• leaf piles or plant debris;
• dense vegetation near the foundation;
• gardens, hedges and wooded lots;
• cracks, openings and access points near the ground;
• basements, cottages and spaces that are rarely used.

To reduce the risks, store food in sturdy containers, keep wood away from the foundation, reduce clutter, clean up outdoor areas and correct the openings.

When should you call a professional field mouse exterminator?

It is better to call an exterminator at the first signs, especially if the activity comes back despite cleaning or if you find traces in a closed building, a garage, a shed or a basement.

Droppings, odours or nests

Field mouse droppings, lingering odours, shredded materials or nests in storage areas can point to active activity.

Noises in walls, ceilings or basements

Scratching noises, movement at night or sounds in walls, ceilings, basements, garages or sheds can signal the presence of rodents.

Gnawed packaging, wires or items

Punctured packaging, damaged wires, displaced insulation, gnawed cardboard or damaged stored items can reveal an infestation.

A problem that comes back every fall or winter

If field mice come back every year when temperatures drop, there are probably access points or outdoor conditions to correct.

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