The best ways to get rid of rodents and keep them out for good. Remove any of these necessities and you'll force the animals to leave. Make food and water tough to find. To deter these unwanted diners, transfer cereal, cookies, grains and other temptations into sound containers that can be tightly sealed, such as Tupperware.
Smart storage is also important for items like pet food and birdseed.
And don't forget the garbage. A poorly sealed garbage can is a mouse magnet. The same goes for dirty dishes left in the kitchen sink and unfinished chow sitting in your pet's bowl. Reduce residential opportunities. Clean up piles of trash or debris that could be potential nesting sites.