Mouse exterminator service in Montreal<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h1>\nExpert, reliable and professional extermination of mice in Montreal<\/h2>\n
Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s is a company specializing in the extermination of mice and rats since 1972. Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s Inc. is a professional mouse exterminator and pest control company specializing in the extermination of mice, rats and insects since 1972. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner or manage an industrial or institutional building, we offer a suite of extermination services to ensure these rodents do not take refuge in your home or workplace.<\/p>\n
House mice are the most common type of mouse found in homes and buildings in Montreal. House mice can nest in homes, apartment buildings, office towers, and industrial areas. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Gray mice in Montreal<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Une](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/montreal-aux-prises-avec-une-recrudescence-de-punaises-de-lit-1.jpg\" "\\"montreal-aux-prises-avec-une-recrudescence-de-punaises-de-lit\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Characteristics of house mice<\/h3>\n\n- Total length (cm): 13-20 cm (17 cm on average)<\/li>\n
- Weight: 11-30 grams<\/li>\n
- Color: Gray-brown<\/li>\n
- Reproduction: Year-round<\/li>\n
- Litters per year: 5 to 8<\/li>\n
- Number of young: 6-12<\/li>\n
- Lifespan: 1 to 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The house mouse is a small rodent with gray-brown fur. It typically lives in groups consisting of one male and a dozen females. Each colony is territorial and will mark its territory with urine. When the winter cold arrives, they will establish their nests in buildings and structures. Mice seek warmth, protection from predators, food, and dark corners. Buildings offer many places that meet all of these criteria: floors, attics, ceilings, partitions, and between walls. <\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>![\"A](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20300%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27300%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/p>\nPeriods of mouse activity in Montreal<\/h3>\n
Mice are typically difficult to spot during the day. Mice are active at night, and you will hear and smell them before you see them. A mouse infestation that needs treatment can be identified by the smell of urine, the presence of mouse droppings in the pantry, and noises in the walls and ceiling. <\/p>\n
<\/div>
<\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nReproductive mode of mice<\/h3>\n
They multiply very quickly. Babies reach sexual maturity quickly, especially females, who can have up to 15 litters per year. A couple that infiltrates a structure can therefore quickly multiply and cause problems for the inhabitants.<\/p>\n
When you start to see evidence of mice in your home, it is highly likely that a colony has already established itself. A certified mouse exterminator will then need to carry out mouse treatment.<\/div>
<\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nMice in Quebec<\/h2>\n
There are several species of mice commonly found in Montreal buildings. Of the above-listed mice, the three most common species are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse and the common house mouse. Also worthy of mention is that the Norway rat has become the most common and widespread mouse found across the city of Montreal. <\/p>\n
\n- The gray mouse (also known as the house mouse)<\/li>\n
- The eastern deer mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The three most invasive are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse<\/a> and the house mouse or house mouse.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Differentiating between mice, field mice, and rats<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The rodents you have spotted in your home or on your property can be difficult to identify. Mice, field mice, and rats all look alike, and their treatment by an exterminator is different. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with the differences between rats and mice. Grey mice and common rats typically have similar coats: both the common rat and the common mouse have grey fur and long tails. The difference between them is their size: while mice are 7 to 10 centimeters long, adult rats are much larger, measuring 20 to 30 centimeters in length. Mice also have more pronounced ears.
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference. <\/p>\n
Differentiating between field mice and house mice is more difficult. Field mice and house mice are similar in overall size, but field mice have shorter tails. One visual cue is that a house mouse\u2019s tail is as long as its body, while field mice have tails that are shorter than their bodies. <\/p>\n
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>
![\"Mulot](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/identification-insectes-mulot-lg.jpg\")
<\/div>Field Mouse<\/h4>
Similar in size to the mouse, but with a shorter tail. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Small](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rodent-identification-mouse-lg.jpg\")
<\/div>Grey Mouse<\/h4>
Notice the larger ears and the smaller size<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Large](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rodent-identification-sewer-norway-rat-lg.jpg\")
<\/div>Grey Rat<\/h4>
Bigger, with smaller ears and shorter tail.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>What attracts mice to your home?<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When winter arrives, rodents will try to find shelter in a warmer place, and may therefore try to get into your home. In addition to their need for warmth, which becomes more acute at the beginning of fall, mice are attracted to the food that humans consume. Pantries with unsealed products are easy targets for small rodents. Mice usually come in from outside through open doors, windows, garages, small openings in the house (such as dryer vents), and holes in the walls. <\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator. For a complete and clean extermination, it is strongly essential to call on a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
Prevention to avoid mouse problems<\/h3>\n
The best way to stop a mouse infestation before it starts is to make sure your building or house is well sealed.<\/p>\n
\n- Ensure that your doors, windows, and pipes are properly installed and free of cracks.<\/li>\n
- Nettoyez les placards, les garde-manger et la cuisine pour \u00e9viter de laisser des morceaux de nourriture accessibles<\/li>\n
- Store your food in airtight jars and bags (mice can chew through plastic or cloth bags).<\/li>\n
- Avoid accumulating household waste<\/li>\n
- Place your plants in locations that are not easily accessible (such as hanging them on walls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
How can you get rid of mice?<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mechanical rat traps<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Everyone is familiar with mechanical mouse traps. These simple devices consist of bait and a spring mechanism that eliminates the problematic rodent. These traps are ideally placed in areas where mice are known to travel, typically in the same places where droppings have been found. <\/p>\n
We also offer modern mouse traps,<\/a> which ensure that the animal is trapped within.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Little](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4905-min-scaled.jpg\" "\\"IMG_4905-min\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mouse poisons (rodenticides)<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rodenticides are toxic products typically in the form of poisoned bait. Mice will naturally spread the rodenticides throughout your home, which can eliminate the mice living in the structure.
These toxic products must be used with extreme caution. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable and may require hospitalization. We do not recommend the use of rodenticides in situations where children could accidentally handle the product. <\/p>\n
The most powerful and toxic poisons can only be deployed by certified mouse exterminators. Some mouse poisons are available to the public. Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s is certified and sells certain products that are not available in big box stores. Discover our pest control products<\/a> here. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Little](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pieges-a-rats-photo-2.jpg\" "\\"pieges-a-rats-photo-2\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An intervention from a mouse exterminator<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Despite this, we do not recommend that you try to exterminate mice on your own. The use of products and traps by the inhabitants of the infested building is typically unsuccessful and rarely eliminates the problem in the long term. Yes, you will kill mice, but you cannot easily get rid of all of the mice in the colony established in your structure. <\/p>\n
A certified mouse exterminator such as Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s can identify the problematic nest, use the right products, and employ the right methods to carry out a sustainable mouse extermination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Un](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20200%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" "\\"Exterminateur-Associe\u0301s-en")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Trust a mouse exterminator in Montreal<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Extermination](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/extermination-souris-sylvestre-montreal-Exterminateurs-Associes-photo.jpg\" "\\"extermination-sylvestre-mouse-montreal-exterminateurs-associes-photo\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you are struggling with this plague, contact a mouse exterminator without further delay.<\/p>\n
Mice can carry diseases that, in some cases, can be transmitted to humans and even be fatal. For example, the wood mouse carries the Hantavirus,<\/a><\/em> which is fatal to humans in some cases.<\/p>\nFor all these reasons, it is very important to call in professionals in mouse extermination. A mouse exterminator knows the behaviors that different species of mice adopt and can therefore quickly detect where they have made their home. The extermination specialists also provide you with a whole range of advice to protect your family or your employees.<\/p>\n
For guaranteed peace of mind and a home protected from rodent pests, trust our team of professionals renowned for their effectiveness!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Certified exterminators backed by our guarantee<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"La](\"https:\/\/www.exterminateursassocies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/exterminateurs-associes-inc-6577-rue-beaubien-e-montreal-qc-H1M-1B1-contact.jpg\" "\\"exterminateurs-associes-inc-6577-rue-beaubien-e-montreal-qc-H1M-1B1-contact\\"")
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<\/h1>\nExpert, reliable and professional extermination of mice in Montreal<\/h2>\n
Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s is a company specializing in the extermination of mice and rats since 1972. Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s Inc. is a professional mouse exterminator and pest control company specializing in the extermination of mice, rats and insects since 1972. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner or manage an industrial or institutional building, we offer a suite of extermination services to ensure these rodents do not take refuge in your home or workplace.<\/p>\n
House mice are the most common type of mouse found in homes and buildings in Montreal. House mice can nest in homes, apartment buildings, office towers, and industrial areas. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Gray mice in Montreal<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Characteristics of house mice<\/h3>\n\n- Total length (cm): 13-20 cm (17 cm on average)<\/li>\n
- Weight: 11-30 grams<\/li>\n
- Color: Gray-brown<\/li>\n
- Reproduction: Year-round<\/li>\n
- Litters per year: 5 to 8<\/li>\n
- Number of young: 6-12<\/li>\n
- Lifespan: 1 to 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The house mouse is a small rodent with gray-brown fur. It typically lives in groups consisting of one male and a dozen females. Each colony is territorial and will mark its territory with urine. When the winter cold arrives, they will establish their nests in buildings and structures. Mice seek warmth, protection from predators, food, and dark corners. Buildings offer many places that meet all of these criteria: floors, attics, ceilings, partitions, and between walls. <\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nPeriods of mouse activity in Montreal<\/h3>\n
Mice are typically difficult to spot during the day. Mice are active at night, and you will hear and smell them before you see them. A mouse infestation that needs treatment can be identified by the smell of urine, the presence of mouse droppings in the pantry, and noises in the walls and ceiling. <\/p>\n
<\/div>
<\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nReproductive mode of mice<\/h3>\n
They multiply very quickly. Babies reach sexual maturity quickly, especially females, who can have up to 15 litters per year. A couple that infiltrates a structure can therefore quickly multiply and cause problems for the inhabitants.<\/p>\n
When you start to see evidence of mice in your home, it is highly likely that a colony has already established itself. A certified mouse exterminator will then need to carry out mouse treatment.<\/div>
<\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nMice in Quebec<\/h2>\n
There are several species of mice commonly found in Montreal buildings. Of the above-listed mice, the three most common species are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse and the common house mouse. Also worthy of mention is that the Norway rat has become the most common and widespread mouse found across the city of Montreal. <\/p>\n
\n- The gray mouse (also known as the house mouse)<\/li>\n
- The eastern deer mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The three most invasive are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse<\/a> and the house mouse or house mouse.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Differentiating between mice, field mice, and rats<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The rodents you have spotted in your home or on your property can be difficult to identify. Mice, field mice, and rats all look alike, and their treatment by an exterminator is different. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with the differences between rats and mice. Grey mice and common rats typically have similar coats: both the common rat and the common mouse have grey fur and long tails. The difference between them is their size: while mice are 7 to 10 centimeters long, adult rats are much larger, measuring 20 to 30 centimeters in length. Mice also have more pronounced ears.
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference. <\/p>\n
Differentiating between field mice and house mice is more difficult. Field mice and house mice are similar in overall size, but field mice have shorter tails. One visual cue is that a house mouse\u2019s tail is as long as its body, while field mice have tails that are shorter than their bodies. <\/p>\n
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Field Mouse<\/h4>
Similar in size to the mouse, but with a shorter tail. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Grey Mouse<\/h4>
Notice the larger ears and the smaller size<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Grey Rat<\/h4>
Bigger, with smaller ears and shorter tail.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>What attracts mice to your home?<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When winter arrives, rodents will try to find shelter in a warmer place, and may therefore try to get into your home. In addition to their need for warmth, which becomes more acute at the beginning of fall, mice are attracted to the food that humans consume. Pantries with unsealed products are easy targets for small rodents. Mice usually come in from outside through open doors, windows, garages, small openings in the house (such as dryer vents), and holes in the walls. <\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator. For a complete and clean extermination, it is strongly essential to call on a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
Prevention to avoid mouse problems<\/h3>\n
The best way to stop a mouse infestation before it starts is to make sure your building or house is well sealed.<\/p>\n
\n- Ensure that your doors, windows, and pipes are properly installed and free of cracks.<\/li>\n
- Nettoyez les placards, les garde-manger et la cuisine pour \u00e9viter de laisser des morceaux de nourriture accessibles<\/li>\n
- Store your food in airtight jars and bags (mice can chew through plastic or cloth bags).<\/li>\n
- Avoid accumulating household waste<\/li>\n
- Place your plants in locations that are not easily accessible (such as hanging them on walls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
How can you get rid of mice?<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mechanical rat traps<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Everyone is familiar with mechanical mouse traps. These simple devices consist of bait and a spring mechanism that eliminates the problematic rodent. These traps are ideally placed in areas where mice are known to travel, typically in the same places where droppings have been found. <\/p>\n
We also offer modern mouse traps,<\/a> which ensure that the animal is trapped within.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mouse poisons (rodenticides)<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rodenticides are toxic products typically in the form of poisoned bait. Mice will naturally spread the rodenticides throughout your home, which can eliminate the mice living in the structure.
These toxic products must be used with extreme caution. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable and may require hospitalization. We do not recommend the use of rodenticides in situations where children could accidentally handle the product. <\/p>\n
The most powerful and toxic poisons can only be deployed by certified mouse exterminators. Some mouse poisons are available to the public. Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s is certified and sells certain products that are not available in big box stores. Discover our pest control products<\/a> here. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An intervention from a mouse exterminator<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Despite this, we do not recommend that you try to exterminate mice on your own. The use of products and traps by the inhabitants of the infested building is typically unsuccessful and rarely eliminates the problem in the long term. Yes, you will kill mice, but you cannot easily get rid of all of the mice in the colony established in your structure. <\/p>\n
A certified mouse exterminator such as Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s can identify the problematic nest, use the right products, and employ the right methods to carry out a sustainable mouse extermination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Trust a mouse exterminator in Montreal<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you are struggling with this plague, contact a mouse exterminator without further delay.<\/p>\n
Mice can carry diseases that, in some cases, can be transmitted to humans and even be fatal. For example, the wood mouse carries the Hantavirus,<\/a><\/em> which is fatal to humans in some cases.<\/p>\nFor all these reasons, it is very important to call in professionals in mouse extermination. A mouse exterminator knows the behaviors that different species of mice adopt and can therefore quickly detect where they have made their home. The extermination specialists also provide you with a whole range of advice to protect your family or your employees.<\/p>\n
For guaranteed peace of mind and a home protected from rodent pests, trust our team of professionals renowned for their effectiveness!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Certified exterminators backed by our guarantee<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Characteristics of house mice<\/h3>\n\n- Total length (cm): 13-20 cm (17 cm on average)<\/li>\n
- Weight: 11-30 grams<\/li>\n
- Color: Gray-brown<\/li>\n
- Reproduction: Year-round<\/li>\n
- Litters per year: 5 to 8<\/li>\n
- Number of young: 6-12<\/li>\n
- Lifespan: 1 to 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The house mouse is a small rodent with gray-brown fur. It typically lives in groups consisting of one male and a dozen females. Each colony is territorial and will mark its territory with urine. When the winter cold arrives, they will establish their nests in buildings and structures. Mice seek warmth, protection from predators, food, and dark corners. Buildings offer many places that meet all of these criteria: floors, attics, ceilings, partitions, and between walls. <\/p>\n
\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nPeriods of mouse activity in Montreal<\/h3>\n
Mice are typically difficult to spot during the day. Mice are active at night, and you will hear and smell them before you see them. A mouse infestation that needs treatment can be identified by the smell of urine, the presence of mouse droppings in the pantry, and noises in the walls and ceiling. <\/p>\n
<\/div>
<\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nReproductive mode of mice<\/h3>\n
They multiply very quickly. Babies reach sexual maturity quickly, especially females, who can have up to 15 litters per year. A couple that infiltrates a structure can therefore quickly multiply and cause problems for the inhabitants.<\/p>\n
When you start to see evidence of mice in your home, it is highly likely that a colony has already established itself. A certified mouse exterminator will then need to carry out mouse treatment.<\/div>
<\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\nMice in Quebec<\/h2>\n
There are several species of mice commonly found in Montreal buildings. Of the above-listed mice, the three most common species are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse and the common house mouse. Also worthy of mention is that the Norway rat has become the most common and widespread mouse found across the city of Montreal. <\/p>\n
\n- The gray mouse (also known as the house mouse)<\/li>\n
- The eastern deer mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The three most invasive are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse<\/a> and the house mouse or house mouse.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Differentiating between mice, field mice, and rats<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The rodents you have spotted in your home or on your property can be difficult to identify. Mice, field mice, and rats all look alike, and their treatment by an exterminator is different. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with the differences between rats and mice. Grey mice and common rats typically have similar coats: both the common rat and the common mouse have grey fur and long tails. The difference between them is their size: while mice are 7 to 10 centimeters long, adult rats are much larger, measuring 20 to 30 centimeters in length. Mice also have more pronounced ears.
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference. <\/p>\n
Differentiating between field mice and house mice is more difficult. Field mice and house mice are similar in overall size, but field mice have shorter tails. One visual cue is that a house mouse\u2019s tail is as long as its body, while field mice have tails that are shorter than their bodies. <\/p>\n
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Field Mouse<\/h4>
Similar in size to the mouse, but with a shorter tail. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Grey Mouse<\/h4>
Notice the larger ears and the smaller size<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Grey Rat<\/h4>
Bigger, with smaller ears and shorter tail.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>What attracts mice to your home?<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>When winter arrives, rodents will try to find shelter in a warmer place, and may therefore try to get into your home. In addition to their need for warmth, which becomes more acute at the beginning of fall, mice are attracted to the food that humans consume. Pantries with unsealed products are easy targets for small rodents. Mice usually come in from outside through open doors, windows, garages, small openings in the house (such as dryer vents), and holes in the walls. <\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator. For a complete and clean extermination, it is strongly essential to call on a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
Prevention to avoid mouse problems<\/h3>\n
The best way to stop a mouse infestation before it starts is to make sure your building or house is well sealed.<\/p>\n
\n- Ensure that your doors, windows, and pipes are properly installed and free of cracks.<\/li>\n
- Nettoyez les placards, les garde-manger et la cuisine pour \u00e9viter de laisser des morceaux de nourriture accessibles<\/li>\n
- Store your food in airtight jars and bags (mice can chew through plastic or cloth bags).<\/li>\n
- Avoid accumulating household waste<\/li>\n
- Place your plants in locations that are not easily accessible (such as hanging them on walls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
How can you get rid of mice?<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mechanical rat traps<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Everyone is familiar with mechanical mouse traps. These simple devices consist of bait and a spring mechanism that eliminates the problematic rodent. These traps are ideally placed in areas where mice are known to travel, typically in the same places where droppings have been found. <\/p>\n
We also offer modern mouse traps,<\/a> which ensure that the animal is trapped within.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mouse poisons (rodenticides)<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rodenticides are toxic products typically in the form of poisoned bait. Mice will naturally spread the rodenticides throughout your home, which can eliminate the mice living in the structure.
These toxic products must be used with extreme caution. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable and may require hospitalization. We do not recommend the use of rodenticides in situations where children could accidentally handle the product. <\/p>\n
The most powerful and toxic poisons can only be deployed by certified mouse exterminators. Some mouse poisons are available to the public. Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s is certified and sells certain products that are not available in big box stores. Discover our pest control products<\/a> here. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An intervention from a mouse exterminator<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Despite this, we do not recommend that you try to exterminate mice on your own. The use of products and traps by the inhabitants of the infested building is typically unsuccessful and rarely eliminates the problem in the long term. Yes, you will kill mice, but you cannot easily get rid of all of the mice in the colony established in your structure. <\/p>\n
A certified mouse exterminator such as Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s can identify the problematic nest, use the right products, and employ the right methods to carry out a sustainable mouse extermination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Trust a mouse exterminator in Montreal<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you are struggling with this plague, contact a mouse exterminator without further delay.<\/p>\n
Mice can carry diseases that, in some cases, can be transmitted to humans and even be fatal. For example, the wood mouse carries the Hantavirus,<\/a><\/em> which is fatal to humans in some cases.<\/p>\nFor all these reasons, it is very important to call in professionals in mouse extermination. A mouse exterminator knows the behaviors that different species of mice adopt and can therefore quickly detect where they have made their home. The extermination specialists also provide you with a whole range of advice to protect your family or your employees.<\/p>\n
For guaranteed peace of mind and a home protected from rodent pests, trust our team of professionals renowned for their effectiveness!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Certified exterminators backed by our guarantee<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>
The house mouse is a small rodent with gray-brown fur. It typically lives in groups consisting of one male and a dozen females. Each colony is territorial and will mark its territory with urine. When the winter cold arrives, they will establish their nests in buildings and structures. Mice seek warmth, protection from predators, food, and dark corners. Buildings offer many places that meet all of these criteria: floors, attics, ceilings, partitions, and between walls. <\/p>\n
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<\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li>
<\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/i>Periods of Activity<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Periods of mouse activity in Montreal<\/h3>\n
Mice are typically difficult to spot during the day. Mice are active at night, and you will hear and smell them before you see them. A mouse infestation that needs treatment can be identified by the smell of urine, the presence of mouse droppings in the pantry, and noises in the walls and ceiling. <\/p>\n
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<\/i>Reproduction<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Reproductive mode of mice<\/h3>\n
They multiply very quickly. Babies reach sexual maturity quickly, especially females, who can have up to 15 litters per year. A couple that infiltrates a structure can therefore quickly multiply and cause problems for the inhabitants.<\/p>\n
When you start to see evidence of mice in your home, it is highly likely that a colony has already established itself. A certified mouse exterminator will then need to carry out mouse treatment.<\/div>
<\/i>Species in Quebec<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Mice in Quebec<\/h2>\n
There are several species of mice commonly found in Montreal buildings. Of the above-listed mice, the three most common species are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse and the common house mouse. Also worthy of mention is that the Norway rat has become the most common and widespread mouse found across the city of Montreal. <\/p>\n
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- The gray mouse (also known as the house mouse)<\/li>\n
- The eastern deer mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n
- The northern grasshopper mouse<\/li>\n
- The harvest mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The three most invasive are the deer mouse, the white-footed mouse<\/a> and the house mouse or house mouse.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Differentiating between mice, field mice, and rats<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>The rodents you have spotted in your home or on your property can be difficult to identify. Mice, field mice, and rats all look alike, and their treatment by an exterminator is different. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with the differences between rats and mice. Grey mice and common rats typically have similar coats: both the common rat and the common mouse have grey fur and long tails. The difference between them is their size: while mice are 7 to 10 centimeters long, adult rats are much larger, measuring 20 to 30 centimeters in length. Mice also have more pronounced ears.
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference. <\/p>\nDifferentiating between field mice and house mice is more difficult. Field mice and house mice are similar in overall size, but field mice have shorter tails. One visual cue is that a house mouse\u2019s tail is as long as its body, while field mice have tails that are shorter than their bodies. <\/p>\n
If you have questions or cannot identify the rodent that has taken up residence in your home, call a mouse exterminator to help you tell the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Field Mouse<\/h4>
Similar in size to the mouse, but with a shorter tail. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Grey Mouse<\/h4>
Notice the larger ears and the smaller size<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Grey Rat<\/h4>
Bigger, with smaller ears and shorter tail.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>What attracts mice to your home?<\/h1><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>When winter arrives, rodents will try to find shelter in a warmer place, and may therefore try to get into your home. In addition to their need for warmth, which becomes more acute at the beginning of fall, mice are attracted to the food that humans consume. Pantries with unsealed products are easy targets for small rodents. Mice usually come in from outside through open doors, windows, garages, small openings in the house (such as dryer vents), and holes in the walls. <\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
If you detect the presence of mice, it is very important to call a mouse exterminator, as they reproduce very quickly. For complete and clean extermination, it is essential to call a mouse exterminator. For a complete and clean extermination, it is strongly essential to call on a mouse exterminator.<\/p>\n
Prevention to avoid mouse problems<\/h3>\n
The best way to stop a mouse infestation before it starts is to make sure your building or house is well sealed.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Ensure that your doors, windows, and pipes are properly installed and free of cracks.<\/li>\n
- Nettoyez les placards, les garde-manger et la cuisine pour \u00e9viter de laisser des morceaux de nourriture accessibles<\/li>\n
- Store your food in airtight jars and bags (mice can chew through plastic or cloth bags).<\/li>\n
- Avoid accumulating household waste<\/li>\n
- Place your plants in locations that are not easily accessible (such as hanging them on walls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
How can you get rid of mice?<\/h1><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mechanical rat traps<\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Everyone is familiar with mechanical mouse traps. These simple devices consist of bait and a spring mechanism that eliminates the problematic rodent. These traps are ideally placed in areas where mice are known to travel, typically in the same places where droppings have been found. <\/p>\n
We also offer modern mouse traps,<\/a> which ensure that the animal is trapped within.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Mouse poisons (rodenticides)<\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Rodenticides are toxic products typically in the form of poisoned bait. Mice will naturally spread the rodenticides throughout your home, which can eliminate the mice living in the structure.
These toxic products must be used with extreme caution. Children and pets are particularly vulnerable and may require hospitalization. We do not recommend the use of rodenticides in situations where children could accidentally handle the product. <\/p>\nThe most powerful and toxic poisons can only be deployed by certified mouse exterminators. Some mouse poisons are available to the public. Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s is certified and sells certain products that are not available in big box stores. Discover our pest control products<\/a> here. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An intervention from a mouse exterminator<\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Despite this, we do not recommend that you try to exterminate mice on your own. The use of products and traps by the inhabitants of the infested building is typically unsuccessful and rarely eliminates the problem in the long term. Yes, you will kill mice, but you cannot easily get rid of all of the mice in the colony established in your structure. <\/p>\n
A certified mouse exterminator such as Exterminateurs Associ\u00e9s can identify the problematic nest, use the right products, and employ the right methods to carry out a sustainable mouse extermination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Trust a mouse exterminator in Montreal<\/h1><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you are struggling with this plague, contact a mouse exterminator without further delay.<\/p>\n
Mice can carry diseases that, in some cases, can be transmitted to humans and even be fatal. For example, the wood mouse carries the Hantavirus,<\/a><\/em> which is fatal to humans in some cases.<\/p>\n
For all these reasons, it is very important to call in professionals in mouse extermination. A mouse exterminator knows the behaviors that different species of mice adopt and can therefore quickly detect where they have made their home. The extermination specialists also provide you with a whole range of advice to protect your family or your employees.<\/p>\n
For guaranteed peace of mind and a home protected from rodent pests, trust our team of professionals renowned for their effectiveness!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Certified exterminators backed by our guarantee<\/h2><\/span>
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