Does owning a cat help prevent mice from entering a home?

Approximately 30% of mice and rats have this parasite. In addition, if your cat has access to the outdoors, you may end up with even more mice, because cats frequently bring them inside to play with and end up losing them. read more

Not necessarily. In a perfect world, this should work, but mice can be infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite which not only eliminates their instinctive fear of cats, but causes them to be drawn to them instead. read more

They can chew through insulation and other easy access points. Once a mouse has made an easy entrance into your home, they will search for food and build a nest to get cozy. Here are 5 simple tips to try to keep mice from entering your home: 1. Seal the exterior of your home. This can be around any vent, pipe, window or door. read more

Then here's the critical part, make sure cat sleeps or stays where you suspect mouse/mice hide in your house. For example, in the kitchen. Make him/her sleep there. read more