Homemade rat poison

[Steltek]

I still am not sure how they are getting in. I am thinking they are slipping under the flashing of any vents etc, but not sure how they are getting on the roof in first place as there are no trees overhanging the roof anymore. I guess they could be climbing the hydro pole and going on the wires? Another possibility is maybe they climb the brick then slip between the mortar joint and J channel of soffits. I think I'd have to just caulk the hell out of everything and hope for the best. Even if they chew through it, at least then I'll know then I can take better action.

Mice don't need trees or poles, they can climb straight up the outside walls so long as they aren't so smooth that they can't get a grip. And, once they find a way in, they'll just follow a scent trail and always be able to find that way in again until you locate it and close it off.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

I battle squirrels ...

Are they red?

 

[Muse]

Are they red?

They look brown to me, with a reddish tinge. But I'm color blind so take that FWIW.

 

[Mai72]

I bought a catch and release mouse trap. I had a small little field mouse in my apartment. Its easy to setup. I put some food on the inside and at the far end of the trap. The little guy smelled the food, walked into the trap, walked on the switch and the door closed. No escape, but also 100% cruelty free. The trap also has holes on the top. I came home and there he was. Now, when you trap these mice you have to go far away from your residence, or else they will find their way back into your home.

Now, if you're like this guy, and you are living with rats go seek help.