- 1). Inspect the entire house, from foundation to roof, for small cracks and holes that could be used by mice as entry points. A thorough search is necessary, as mice in the attic may have entered on a different floor of the house. This is often the most difficult and time-consuming part of the task but it's necessary to prevent future infestation.
- 2). Fill all small cracks and holes with expanding foam sealant. There are two types of foam sealant: latex-based and polyurethane-based. Either type will work for this task.
- 3). Locate mouse droppings in your attic and place wooden spring traps where you find the droppings. Place the bait on the traps and carefully set them.
- 4). Remove and dispose of the mice carcasses.
- 5). Vacuum any rodent droppings left behind with a vacuum cleaner not used for regular household cleaning. For this purpose, it's best to purchase a small, high-powered vacuum with a hose extension, such as an easy-to-carry Dewalt or Shopvac, that can be left in the attic for cleaning in that space only.
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