{"id":5750,"date":"2021-08-27T20:10:21","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T01:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/micehunters.com\/?p=5750"},"modified":"2024-04-17T14:23:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T19:23:58","slug":"do-cats-keep-mice-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micehunters.com\/faq\/do-cats-keep-mice-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Cats Keep Mice Away?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will mice stay away if you have cats? It\u2019s a common belief that cats prevent or hunt mice in your home. However, this often isn\u2019t true. Before you run to an animal shelter to adopt a cat, read on to learn more about the topic (including potential dangers, how cats could make your mouse problem worse, and alternative ways to deter mice).<\/p>\n

Do Cats Keep Mice Away?<\/h2>\n

Typically, cats will do a great job at keeping mice away in main areas of the home<\/a>. However, this doesn\u2019t mean the mice are gone for good and they will usually require professional rodent extermination<\/a>. They typically nest in hidden areas of the home that cats don\u2019t have access to such as basements, attics, or inside the walls. Once they realize there is a cat nearby, they can easily remain hidden and travel through the walls instead.<\/p>\n

In this video, you will see that the owner of this home had two cats and a mouse infestation!<\/p>\n