There is always the possibility of a nest so there can way more than one. I spent the next day mouse proofing my kitchen, and that afternoon as I was doing the final vacuum through, I surprised behind a door, freaked out and let it escape. When you have not seen any new mice droppings for over 1 week, it is a sign that the mice have all gone. We caught 13 in one weekend in our laundry. And you probably know that if you have one mouse, you really have more than one (if you didnât, Iâm sorry). Best to set the traps and make sure. I understand that you would like to change the mouse setting to a single click instead of double click. Note: If you have repeated bat visits, it probably means your attic has become a bat motel and you need to stage an eviction. If you see lots of mice droppings, then you still have a mouse infestation⦠time for some DIY pest control! Press Windows key + X on the keyboard at once. No home ever has just one mouse and donât be fooled into thinking otherwise. I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if that helps. I would appreciate advice on how to get rid of it! I have the same question (787) Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe to RSS feed; Answer WillTell. 1. every time I clean the kitchen I find a few droppings, about 4 or 5, 2-3 in two separate spots on the counter. Hopefully just three. Only then if the traps are non fired you're clear. I have been bad lately and keeping the kitchen clean, it's not filthy just cluttered with a few crumbs here or there. 5 ***** for best answer, the last time we had a mouse i phoned my husband at work 60 miles away and insisted he come and get it out the kitchen i do know how you feel i hate them its the only think i am scared of and rats but i have a cat and she used to be very good at killing them the last time the cat brought the mouse is and was playing with it ARGHH !! We will assist you to resolve the issue. Mice can breed year-round with one female able to produce five to 10 litters per year. The next day I set traps, that night I resorted to sticky paper, and the next morning it was stuck. Spread mothballs around the attic. They say if traps have not been active in five days you're clear. Looked in Control Panel under "Mouse" This thread is locked. Our neighbour stores bird seed and that attracts the mice. Note: This works occasionally, but not usually. I live in ny state. Replied on ⦠Finally, if you see one mouse in your home, thereâs a solid chance that there are many more hiding nearby. it's cold and snowy and most houses are bound to get mice in them in the winter. Chances are you have a mouse in the houseâor many mice, as a single mouse rarely stays single, and one female mouse can produce as many as 10 litters in a year. 2. ⦠When it comes to mice, thereâs one universal truth: Unless theyâre pets you keep in a cage, you donât want them in the house. Have a look around and see if there is still mouse poo around, if there is then there is more around there. I first noticed evidence of a mouse three days ago - droppings and a brief sighting. Your cat isnât going to be able to control this number of mice, regardless of how good a hunter it is. I happen to know, from an unfortunate experience in my last apartment, that they enjoy cookies most, pasta next, and Thai rice noodles least ⦠I had them in past. Bleach of vinegar are good products to use to clean up the area when you found the mouse droppings. only seen one but is there a chance of more? You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. But you should have three or four set traps in every room. If they have nested in house, a female can have 6 pubs 10 litters a year and each of them are sexually mature in 2 weeks. 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