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The Cons of Using Mouse Poison

From Jennifer Lai,
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Resist the temptation to use mouse poison when trying to get rid of a mice problem.

You have little control over the situation when you use mouse poison. The main reason is because mouse poisons take time to work, and there is a risk that the mice may die while they're within your walls. When the body begans to decay — and you will know when you smell it — the only way to remove the mouse is to break a hole in your wall.

Mouse poisons are also dangerous, if you have children or pets, who may accidentally ingest the pesticide.

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