Things You'll Need:
- Trash containers
- Tree guards
- Mouse repellent granules or sprays
- Ultrasonic rodent repellent
- Mouse traps
- Mouse poison
- Bait house
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Step 1
Clean up debris and eliminate hiding places. This includes trimming back weeds and bushes, picking up trash on the ground and discarding piles of leaves and similar organic matter.
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Step 2
Remove food and water sources. Put away containers or landscaping objects that may collect water. Setup trash containers for individuals to dispose of their trash. For best results, the trash container should be made of fiberglass or thick plastic to prevent mice from chewing their way into it.
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Step 3
Set up non-toxic rodent deterrents and repellents to safely drive away mice without harming individuals and pets in the public place. Mouse repellent granules and sprays, formulated with the urine of predators such as bobcats, can effectively scare away mice without using toxic chemicals. Apply in all areas in which mice are a problem. Alternatively, install an ultrasonic rodent repellent that emits a high-pitched sound that's inaudible to humans but intolerable to mice.
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Step 4
Install rodent traps. This can help eliminate stubborn mouse populations. Humane mouse traps, which trap mice alive for future elimination or release, minimizes the risk of endangering pets and curious children in the public place. Lethal mouse traps can be used in areas adjoining the public place that are not accessible to the public. Set up the traps according to the manufacturer's guidelines, as trap designs vary by product. Bait the traps with peanut butter.
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Step 5
Poison the mice. This should be the last resort for use in public places, as this can create a significant hazard to individuals within the public place. Dead or dying mice are also unsightly and unattractive in public areas. Use a standard mouse poison bait, inserted into a mouse bait house to prevent humans, pets and other wildlife from accessing it.
