When this email about relocating a mouse in the house I knew that the people of Arlington would have some strong opinions. Luckily, they never disappoint!
"Oye! We have a mouse! Before we go out to buy a have-a-heart trap
(thinking we'd release this little guy over near the marsh by alewife) does
anyone have one we could borrow for a little bit. Also, anyone else gotten
any random mice problems? I'm sure hoping this doesn't develop into a
bigger situation. Sigh.
Thanks,NAME REDACTED"
This was the first response.
"Hahahahahaha! 'a' mouse! Hahahahahaha!
You, my friend, are a world-class optimist. This is illegal, (releasing the mouse) but I won't 'rat' you out. A serious word of advice that you'll find also in the archives, repeated many times: find the entrance being used, plug it, and only then deal with the mice.
One word for those reluctant to kill mice. Hantavirus:
http://articles.boston.com/2011-05-24/news/29580736_1_white-footed-mice-hantavirus-droppings
It's not just in the southwest any more. Not that easy to get, but
spray the droppings (bleach is good, water better than nothing) before
cleaning them up.
Good luck,
NAME REDACTED"
Stay tuned for more alarmist advice!
1 comment:
Mice can also make your children autistic! And cause large dogs to go bald! And scratch the non-stick off your favorite pans!
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