Mice problem in Seattle area homes crawl spaces?

I am planning to buy a nice house in Redmond Ridge (Greater Seattle area). During the inspection, the inspector found mice activity in the crawl space under the house. I am afraid this can get out of control and destroy the ducting and the crawl space insulation and that the mice can potentially enter into the house itself. My realtor says it is a common problem and can be put under control by using regular pest control.





Is there anyone who can say it is a common problem in Seattle area? Please answer ASAP. I need to make my decision soon.Mice problem in Seattle area homes crawl spaces?
It may be a common problem but you do not have to live with it? No.


When buying a home, you get an inspection to help you evaluate the homes condition and what needs to be taken care of before it transfers to you. Mouse problems is a big problem. They are hard to get rid of and they multiply. It they are in the craw space they can get in the house if they are not already. If the home is vacant you wont see the signs of mice.


Mice are troublesome for wiring, insulation, and your health.


They can even have fleas and the Viruses that affect your health.


You need to tell your Realtor to illiminate the problem before you close the deal. You will not sign papers until you get it re-inspected and the problem is gone.





You do not want to take on the same problem the prior owner had and weekly pest control for mice can get real expensive. They set traps in hopes of catching the critters, but mice can avoid the traps and then you have to take other measures. It gets costly and you still have the problem. I have seen homes that were over-run with mice and they are unlivable. If this home is to be a rental you can keep loosing renters if they move in and have mice. If it is your primary residence then you have the problem when they take over your stuff and nest in it.


Push it back at the Realtor and tell her NO SALE.Mice problem in Seattle area homes crawl spaces?
Tell the Realtor you will not sign any papers until the problem is taken care of and then have an inspection by an exterminator not involved with the Realtor or previous owners.


Mice are disease carriers and can cause all kinds of problems. If you move into that house they will invade the house since you will have food they can eat and clothes they can chew up for their nests. Be very careful of this deal. Common problem or not; it is NOT your problem unless you move in. That Realtor is pushing for a deal to get her money. Don*t fall for it.
Mice are a common problem anywhere in the world. The come inside when it gets cold outside and then have a tendency to stay.





Go down to the local garden / hardware store and buy some bait. The best comes in little brown packages and look like pellets. Just sprinkle them under the house, in the attic and anyplace with signs of mice, PRESTO, in a week, you are mice free.
sticky mouse paper works great mice only travel in groups of under 5 its contolable good luck