Mouse Trap Pest Control in Reno
As Reno grows, so does its urban mouse population. B's Weed & Pest Control Services provides prompt mouse trapping and removal for house mice and deer mice, both established in the area.
Mouse Infestations Are a Health Hazard
Mice pose real health risks to homeowners and businesses. House mice and deer mice can carry and transmit a range of diseases, and deer mice in particular are the main carrier of hantavirus, a serious and potentially deadly respiratory illness. Hantavirus cases have been reported in Nevada, which is why a mouse problem is worth handling promptly rather than waiting to see whether it goes away. Mice also contaminate food and chew through wiring and insulation.
House Mouse or Deer Mouse?
The house mouse is a uniform gray-brown, with a tail about as long as its body. The deer mouse has a white belly and white feet, and its tail is sharply two-toned, dark on top and white underneath. Deer mice are more common at the edges of town and in garages, sheds, and cabins, and because of the hantavirus risk, their droppings and nests call for extra care.
Signs of Mice
- Droppings about the size of a grain of rice along walls, in drawers, and under sinks
- Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, and wiring
- Shredded paper, fabric, or insulation gathered into a nest
- Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceilings at night
Cleaning Up After Mice Safely
Do not sweep or vacuum mouse droppings or nesting material, since that can put virus particles into the air. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends airing out the space for at least 30 minutes, wearing rubber or plastic gloves, soaking the droppings with a disinfectant or a solution of one part bleach to ten parts water for five minutes, and wiping them up with paper towels before disposing of everything in a sealed bag.
How B's Removes Mice
- Comprehensive inspections. Every job starts with a thorough inspection of the property to find entry points, nesting areas, and signs of mouse activity, so the plan is built around the actual infestation.
- Baited mouse traps. For house mice and deer mice, B's uses baited traps placed where mice are known to travel, rather than scattered generally around a property.
- Rat traps. Where rats are present too, B's sets rat traps, typically cages, to remove them safely and reduce the risk of disease and property damage.
- Humane removal. B's prioritizes humane methods that minimize harm to the animals. Technicians handle traps with care and remove captured mice and rats from the property promptly.
- Prevention. B's recommends how to seal entry points, improve sanitation, and change the conditions that drew mice in. A mouse can squeeze through a gap about a quarter of an inch wide, so the small openings around pipes, vents, and garage doors matter.
- Ongoing monitoring. Follow-up visits confirm the infestation is actually gone, not just quieter for a few weeks, and deal with any lingering activity.
B's handles mouse removal for homes and businesses across Reno, Sparks, and Carson City, with safety, health, and peace of mind as the priority.