I had some issues with mice coming in the house. Good news the mice are gone from house from what I can see. The bad news it took over $700 worth of bait to get rid of them! I had to hire a professional exterminator to deal with all the flies, yellow jackets and ants that were driving me mad (separate issue - but flies got worse after the baits).
The professional company I hired saw the baits and said what she used was nothing better than I could have bought myself at Home Depot. I felt very disappointed I spent so much $. The owner seemed nice and helpful but very rushed. When I called to follow up I really didn't hear back from her other than the two times she came to put the baits. She promised to call me to see how the activity was and she never did.
I check the baits from time to time and they seem full. Our exterminator says these mice are getting smarter and knowing the smell and will avoid the baits. The best way to get those critters gone is to reduce access to the house. I'm having to spend hundreds of dollars more to seal up any way they can gain access inside the house and make sure food sources are sealed up tight in glass or hard plastic. I'm new to rural living so I'm learning these things the hard way. read more