Exterminator

diane · April 2006

Can anyone recommend an exterminator? I have at least one mouse
in my house - maybe two. I've set up glue traps and regular traps
to no avail. The mouse/mice are too smart for me. I need help.

Thanks.

quijibo · April 2006

borrow a friend's cat who is a mouser

no. serious.

best way to get rid of 'em
and the cat'll be happy

laura · April 2006

I've had good results with those ultrasonic pest repeller devices, although they seem not to work for everyone. And of course, take out garbage regularly and store food in sealed containers ...

Glue traps are cruel.

nishi621 · April 2006

Exterminators do bupkiss-they might be able to get rid of the mouse you have now-but can't do anything from keeping others from coming back. Besides the fact that they will just do what you can do yourself-seal up holes, put down traps, poison if you wish etc etc.

Do yourself a favor and get a cat. If you don't want a cat-borrow one for the weekend and see the difference it makes-you will want one then!

anonymous · April 2006

Yes, a cat is the best way to go ... better yet get two!

diane · April 2006

Subject: exterminator

Thanks all. Unfortunately I'm allergic to most cats but the thought of
borrowing a cat has crossed my mind (any volunteers?)

I actually have the electronic plug in devise and it works fabulously in
my office but for some reason it doesn't seem to work in my house.
My husband thinks the mouse actually likes the sound and
dances to it.

I know that an exterminator may only be a temporary fix but I want to
give it a try.

idlewild · April 2006

Ecology Exterminating. They're on Ft Hamilton Parkway. If the exterminator comes over have him show you where the holes are then AFTER he puts poison stuff the holes with steel wool and cover with plaster or even plaster mixed with ground glass. However, if you plan on using a cat I'd skip the poison. Otherwise you end up with a cat needing serious vitamin k therapy.

carnivore · April 2006

Idlewild wrote: Otherwise you end up with a cat needing serious vitamin k therapy.

Only if they use one of the superwarfarin-type rodenticides like brodifacoum or bromodiolone, which are basically the same as what you'd get yourself (D-Con, Maki, etc). A professional might use other things (like the cholecalciferol they use on the subway tracks), that vitamin K might not be an effective antidote for. You should find out what your exterminator is using, and look up the MSDS (material safety data sheet) online. If you or your animal is exposed to the poison, you should call poison control for advice about what to do.

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