Has anyone successfully eradicated mice from attic?
So my saga still continues with mice in the attic. I brought in a professional over a year ago and what they recommended was sealing up all the exposed spots (even though they can get in a opening a size of a dime) and install in one way doors at certain entry points until I didn't hear any noises and then remove. They did not use any baits (and refused to). It ended up being a waste of money but fortunately I was able to get half my money back and I do have house sealed up from other animals however, I still have mice in the attic. I'm assuming the left in the spring and returned in the winter so they are getting in but I have no idea from where.
I called another pest control company (Abell) and they told me the exact opposite of what the company I used - they said the technique they used was for squirrel removal, mice wouldn't use one-way doors and once they're in there's no reason for them to leave. However, I'm not convinced by this second company because they're charging $400 to put bait stations, they will come 3x during a course of a year (after that too bad so sad if you have more mice). I also think they have a lot of fake online reviews. I read some negative reviews too - especially about mice still inhabiting the space.
So I think it's better I just figure something else out that doesn't involve hiring these so-called professionals but I'm really squeamish (more of phobia) about this sort and don't want to go into the attic and setup bait or traps nor do I want dispose of dead bodies. Is there anything I can do to lure them out without having to enter the attic? Given that spring is around the corner, I'm assuming they'll eventually vacate. What can I do to prevent them from return.
I'm getting desperate here and looking for some constructive advice (not criticisms or insults or tell me to "man up", don't also assume I'm a man lol).
I called another pest control company (Abell) and they told me the exact opposite of what the company I used - they said the technique they used was for squirrel removal, mice wouldn't use one-way doors and once they're in there's no reason for them to leave. However, I'm not convinced by this second company because they're charging $400 to put bait stations, they will come 3x during a course of a year (after that too bad so sad if you have more mice). I also think they have a lot of fake online reviews. I read some negative reviews too - especially about mice still inhabiting the space.
So I think it's better I just figure something else out that doesn't involve hiring these so-called professionals but I'm really squeamish (more of phobia) about this sort and don't want to go into the attic and setup bait or traps nor do I want dispose of dead bodies. Is there anything I can do to lure them out without having to enter the attic? Given that spring is around the corner, I'm assuming they'll eventually vacate. What can I do to prevent them from return.
I'm getting desperate here and looking for some constructive advice (not criticisms or insults or tell me to "man up", don't also assume I'm a man lol).