Are you looking for other ways to get rid of mice, aside from using traditional methods such as snap traps and glue traps? While you can pay for exterminator services, there are plenty of non-toxic ways and household remedies to eliminate mice.
An excellent example of this is the instant potatoes; however, many people might wonder how long it takes for instant potatoes to kill mice since it’s organic and natural.
Instant potatoes can kill mice in less than a day after consumption. When a mouse eats potatoes flakes, it becomes very thirsty and starts looking for water. When the mouse drinks water, it causes the instant potato flakes to swell up in the mouse’s stomach and kills the carrier right away.
However, not all non-toxic and natural ways to kill mice are safe around pets.
For instance, you might be wondering if instant potatoes might hurt dogs, then the answer is YES, it might. Instant potatoes are rich in sodium, which is not for your canine.
Mice infestation in your home can be daunting. Imagine, just two mice can reproduce up to 50 babies in half a year and can excrete around 20 lbs of mice droppings.
Aside from the thought that it’s gross, mice infestations can cause several health problems to you, your family, and your pets.
While many people still opt to use the traditional methods of catching and killing rats, there are many ways to get rid of them naturally.
If you see signs of infestation in your area, such as droppings and gnawed marks, sprinkle two tablespoons of instant mashed potato flakes around the infested room site.
The mice will feed on the potatoes flakes and then feel thirsty.
They will look for water, and then upon drinking on it, the instant mashed potato flakes will swell up on their stomachs and kill them right away.
Instant mashed potato flakes are safe to use around pets and children; even they are exposed to small amounts; however, when taken in large quantities, make sure to bring them to the hospital right away.
o make it more enticing to the mouse, you may sprinkle a pinch of artificial sweetener over the instant potato flakes.
The sweet aroma and taste are irresistible to mice. Also, artificial sweeteners such as Equal and Truvia are deadly to mice.
Safe to use around pets and kids, yet deadly for mice. Baking soda is commonly found in the kitchen as an ingredient in baking, cleaning, and other household issues. Hence, baking soda is also one of the best mice poisons.
Usually, humans use baking soda to treat an upset stomach by mixing a teaspoon of baking soda in a glassful of water.
The baking soda works by reducing stomach acid and creating carbon dioxide that is naturally eliminated in the body.
That does not work with mice; they are incapable of expelling carbon dioxide. Therefore, once the mouse ingests baking soda, the gas will build up inside the stomach, causing the mouse’s death.
However, when using baking soda as a poison bait, make sure to mix it with a filler food like peanut butter to make it enticing to mice.
Just mix equal parts of peanut butter and baking soda, form a pea-sized ball, and then place them on areas where you see signs of mice infestation.
You may also use cocoa powder if peanut butter is not available since its sweet, chocolate scent is attractive to mice.
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to get rid of mice is by mixing peanut butter with an artificial sweetener. Make sure that no one in the household has a peanut allergy before you go on with this trick.
Mice cannot resist the intoxicating aroma of peanut butter. In fact, the scent of peanut butter can draw them from their hiding place.
Buy the cheapest peanut butter available and then mix in an artificial sweetener, and voila! You have created a homemade poison that is deadly to mice yet safe for humans and pets.
Mix two packets of artificial sweetener( any brand, as long as it has Aspartame) into teaspoonfuls of peanut butter.
Roll them into balls just like a size larger slightly than a pea.
Place these peanut butter balls in areas where you significant signs of mice. If there are mice present in your house, they will come out soon and look for this yummy, deadly treat.
This homemade poison is only applicable when there are no pets in your home, as this can be deadly to them too. Keep this mixture away from areas where children love to play since it is also harmful to them.
Dry cement mix will harden in the digestive system of mice, which can instantly kill them. However, dry cement itself is not tasty and alluring; therefore, a delicious filler ingredient is also needed.
To make this work, mix equal parts of dry cement mix with peanut butter. The peanut butter does not contain enough moisture to harden the cement mix. Sprinkle a pinch of artificial sweetener into the mix if you to make it more enticing to mice.
Crushed vitamin D tablets are effective in getting rid of mice.
If mice consume a high amount of Vitamin D, it will calcify the mouse’s heart, leading the mouse to die. This process will surely kill the mouse but in a prolonged process.
The mouse needs to consume Vitamin D within two to three days before the mouse will die.
You need to crush three Vitamin D tablets and mix it in a tablespoon of peanut butter. Roll the mixture into pea-sized balls and place them on places where you see signs of infestation.
Remember to put them in areas that are not accessible to children and pets.
Aside from the traditional methods of getting rid of mice, there are natural ways that are usually found in your household to kill mice.
One of the best home remedy poisons you got is the instant mashed potatoes flakes, wherein it can kill mice instantly after they feed on it.
Well, if instant potato flakes are not available in your kitchen, check out other ways to get rid of mice.
When setting up these homemade poisons, just one thing to remember is to keep them away from children and pets.
Arrived early and in perfect condition. I have 8 favorites.
The Alexander Hansenne is indeed a remarkable Racing Pigeon Strain. Dr Willaim Anderson in his book "The Sport of Racing Pigeons" 1947 writes extensively about this outstanding Fancier. I luck to have an original copy of the book. Need i say i myself have of the Bronze chequers in my stock loft Well wishes to you
Hello Dale, Donnie & Pam
Firstly, I would like to thank Dale for his persistence yesterday. Both
Linda and I were so sorry that your crossing was so difficult.
Originally, you texted me that you would wait for us---so of course we
would wait for you!!
We had a very pleasant return home with clear roads etc. But were
extremely tired and went to bed early!! I am extremely happy with the
selection of birds you sent even the replacement for 20512.
It was a pleasure dealing with the Zehr family. I spent time with the
birds in the garage last night and today speaking "Zehr Sion" to them.
Think they understood---at least until they learn "Trini Sion". Lol!!!
Thank you all once again.
Wishing you all and your families a very Happy Holiday Season!!!
Dave and Linda
The 3 birds arrived this morning in Aurora, Colorado safe and sound. Thanks. We'll do business again!!
Hello. We received the two boxes today with the four Hansenne pigeons. Arrived in excellent condition.
She is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you guys for looking out for me. Can’t say enough about how much I love the bird and birds you have sent me.
Thank you so much, i got the bird! He's so beautiful, pin tail apple body, nice wing :)
Hello there, My name is Mike and live in Az, I had racing pigeons when I was young and now Im not young haha 61, Semi retired and determined to move to a place where I can fly birds again, want to get my grandkids involved. Anyway as a kid I flew some Sions and really enjoyed your website. When Im ready would love to get a few Sions again and see how they do. Any advice for an old newbie? lol
Hey Donnie, Saw your Birds on Ipigeon and must say, those are some Beautiful Heitzmans. They are very true to what I called the real thing. Beautiful Hansennes as well. Take Care, Chuck
Hi
I have placed the pigeon recieved from you recently in a priority express shipment back to you in same box recieved. Bird was beautiful and healthy but we realized it’s nature is such that it needs to fly and be a racing pigeon. We can’t offer that life to it and realize it was a mistake to try this based on our situation
Bird has had not been outside and has been confined indoors in isolation since recieved.
Please give it the home it deserves.
Appreciate the care you took getting it to us!!!
Need some color on my team. Had some sion couple years ago when i had a partner who sick and could not care for his own birds. He liked sions so i bought some from you on pigeonauction.com. We alot of fun his sions against my team .He has since past on. His family called me and thanked me for letting fly with me he really looked forward race day. HE WON EVERY WEEK
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Thank you guys so much for allowing me the opportunity to love these birds.