In this blog entry, the expert Charleston garage door repair team here at A1 Garage Door Charleston will detail the best ways to keep mice out of your garage.
What are the main signs of garage mouse (or rat) infestation?
- Bad odors
- Visible nests
- Dead mice
- Scratching sounds
- Squeaking
- Droppings
How can I get rid of mice in my garage?
- Remove items that mice can use as nests including: empty cardboard boxes, old newspaper, old food, garbage, pet food sacks, grass seed, outdoor furniture cushions, and burlap.
- Check under the hood of your vehicle and in your glove compartment periodically – and turn it on regularly to scare off any mice from making nests in it.
- Cover all electrical wires
- Install mouse bait station from a rodent control center
- Seal off all possible entry points to your garage with high quality weather stripping
- Find holes in your garage by turning off the light while inside and it’s daytime outside, looking for the sunlight poking through
- Cut down tree branches that touch your garage
- We recommend discouraging mice by placing peppermint oil in a few areas throughout your garage, especially in storage areas. Mice hate the strong smell of peppermint essential oil, and it acts as a deterrent