Home Q&A: Can I rid my house of mice without using traps or poisons?
It’s vital to track the mice from outside to in; 1.5cm is large enough for a mouse to yank its little body through a wall. Picture: iStock
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It’s vital to track the mice from outside to in; 1.5cm is large enough for a mouse to yank its little body through a wall. Picture: iStock
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I just cannot stand the idea of killing mice with traps or poisons. I’ve discovered that one or two mice are stealing from the kitchen at night. What can I do?Â
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