Exclusion
- Seal all openings larger than 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) wide.
Habitat Modification
- Store foodstuffs in rodent-proof structures or containers.
- Control weeds and remove debris from around structures.
- Good sanitation practices reduce sources of food, water, and shelter.
Frightening
- Ultrasonic devices have not been proven to control mice
Trapping
- Live traps (Sherman-type, Ketch-All®, Tin Cat®, and others)
- Snap traps.
Other Methods
- Predators: dogs and cats are of limited value in some situations.