If poison is used, it is essential that baiting points are located in dry places and are fully protected from access by children, pets, or other animals. Importantly, do not expect instant results as it can take 3 – 10 days for mice to die after eating the poison.
Where do poisoned mice go to die?
Poisoned mice may die anywhere within or around a building. But the majority of mice die in the place they spend most of their time — their nests.
Do mice smell when they die from poison?
What do dead mice smell like? The odor of a dead mouse is a mix of sulfur dioxides, methane and other noxious gases that are produced as tissue begins to decompose. Unfortunately, this smell can be produced by any member of the rodent family (mice, rats, etc.)
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