How to Keep Your Kitchen Mouse-Free

Social media is filled with videos of rodents running amuck in kitchens, even the spotless ones. Inside Edition teamed up with pest control experts in New York and New Jersey to find out if critters may be lurking in people’s kitchens. With the permission of the homeowners, we installed surveillance cameras. It didn’t take long for the mice to come out. Giancarlo D’Andraia from TMG Pest Control (bit.ly/3ykrt9y) says stoves can be a magnet for mice because of the food scraps that get left behind after cooking.

[@georgeanngash9896]

Hire a young cat

[@sinkingpotatosalad]

The video said that

[@chelseagirl278]

Fore life ❤

[@VeeAmericanEagle]

Idk..my cat wouldn’t even chase a fly 😂😂

[@randomgirl9788]

Lol

[@aizen9139]

Fr, that was thinking

[@linda10989]

Loved the owner's gasp when the cat got the mousie out of the toaster! 😯😆

[@josephbennett3482]

Toasted rodent 😂

[@joeschmo622]

I'd cover the top and turn it on. I f"n *HATE* mice...

[@linda10989]

@@josephbennett3482 I hope the kitty got a reward from the owner for going above and beyond!

[@nunu1869]

It stole an Oreo lmao 🤣

[@Gargoyle9172]

That mice knew what was good 😂 😋

[@BioLights24]

@@Gargoyle9172fr reals thou

[@sarawashington5485]

🐭

[@theamazingtattletale8983]

Mouse got good taste 😂

[@eliezersarcos7813]

That mouse knows the beauty of eating a oreo lol

[@juliaterzis5038]

It baffles me that a house mouse can squeeze through a hole that's the size of a soda cap. Now that's a cool creature feature.

[@joeschmo622]

Penny. Shawn Woods had a recent video where he tested this, and I think they could squeeze through a 5/8" hole.

[@mars_thee_star]

I absolutely love having cats!!! An amazing side effect that I didn't consider when living alone is that they will catch any pest creeping in your space no matter how small. I don't have mice, but I do get the occasional bug. They always spot them before I do and help me find them so I can remove them from my space. They really do help me sleep at night in more ways than one.

[@emptyhad2571]

Can also be emotional support and great pals

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Yeah, my cats even notice small bugs on the ceiling

[@dawncarson2279]

My cats will take care of bugs but like to bring IN anything else and just play with it. Freaks me right out!!!

[@nataliagarcia5067]

Omg when that mouse steal the sponge and Oreo cookie 😂😂😂

[@Hunter225]

Get a cat. I have 2, we don't have mice in our house

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Exactly. I have 3 and they catch bugs too and I get free massages and acupuncture 😂

[@atticusgrace277]

Our cat fixed our mouse problem. In less than a month

[@amandad6104]

NY problems

[@Hunter225]

New York uses cats to get them too

[@saraswinerton7202]

Definitely agree on that one. I have a cat who doesn’t really even like to hunt mice and yet we still have no mice in a house. It’s like they know we have a cat.

[@nunu1869]

My tabby cat hunts them

[@sacredemerald70]

Same here

[@Cartoondude135]

Tom finally shows he caught Jerry without getting bashed or burned.

[@johncote2776]

Peanut butter attracts mice to a trap......not cheese.

[@saraswinerton7202]

Peanut butter and apparently Oreos

[@OneGeekStudios]

This happened to my home a few years ago. The area I live in had a mouse problem and they found their way into mine and my neighbors houses. The city ended up advising everyone to use traps and poison, plus they put poison out themselves. It was rough but eventually it cleared up. I've only seen 1 mouse since and it was taken care of pretty easily.

[@ThereBeGoldInThemTharHills]

I have an inside cat, and a stray cat that lives on my porch full time. Nothing survives.

[@Valour1111]

Make sure ur door when close have no space for mice to come in, thats what I do, i make sure everywhere is close shut

[@Mscookie3131]

That mouse with sponge was running like ‘I’m sick of cleaning this dango house night after night ‘ 🐁🧽

[@timeout...4nva]

Flamethrower

[@NickleForYourThoughts]

my cat in the middle of the night hunted a mouse, my mom was with her, my cat put her head into the hole and grabbed the mouse out. my mom thought it was her mouse toy which looked just like a mouse but was weirded out by how my cat reacted, so she followed her told her to drop it, at first the mouse played dead, then it moved, and when I tell you I never heard my mom scream like that in my life, middle of the night woke my brother, father and I up. I came out, my cat was trying to get it again, the mouse ended up running right back to where it came. Will never forget that, while we were waiting for the exterminator to get them all from the attic my cat would stare at the walls where you could hear them running around, had a whole family in the attic

[@happyholidays4092]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nillyk5671]

😢😢

[@nillyk5671]

😢😢

[@stephanierayside2272]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Go_Play_Outside]

Lol!

[@morrisfalker2773]

Those black traps acually DO work. I got a mouse in 10 minutes and another one 15 minutes later And they sure ❤ peanut butter🐭

[@jediskunk67]

I work at Walmart in Muskogee, OK, and I can tell you I've seen mice scampering around the coolers! I am going to report it to corporate immediately!

[@Mikez526]

That Oreo thief had the most amazing snack in its life.

[@blademaster7879]

I have cats, the mice stay away 🤣

[@Lumminere]

I own a cat, he's also afraid of Frogs and Rats.

[@wadedevinney9681]

I just use claymore mines

[@jolyfrye1871]

😂😅

[@adamagnus]

That's easy....take trash out every day, get a cat, and clean up spills immediately. You're welcome 😅🎉😂

[@NickleForYourThoughts]

my mom is a clean freak and we still had mice, they just live where they can find shelter too

[@moonshoes11]

And plug holes.

[@Fantastic_Stranger]

It's not even about that, they straight up find the tiniest holes behind your appliances even if you're a clean freak

[@morrisfalker2773]

@@NickleForYourThoughts running around like they own the place.

[@claudettepayton1062]

@@morrisfalker2773so true sitting at my dining room table and a mice was coming towards me 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Megumi_2017]

If there's a mouse in your house get a cat

[@ElonMasks]

I have a rat in my house and my cat is scared af

[@jolyfrye1871]

I once had a small mixed breed German Shepherd. He would hunt down mice, like he was Rambo......😆

[@UncleTristy88]

Just remember mice can fir through holes the size of a dime. do parameter checks throughout the outside of your house, turn off all taps in your kitchen and bathroom. And also seal up all food as much as possible.

[@MaddoxChavez]

I LOVE These Types Of Videos!

[@Nikotinbetyar]

Pro tip: put broken glass shards in a mice tunnel and fill it with expanding foam

[@officertom6751]

Good job, cat in the video!

[@sofakingcute9804]

They’re mice people not velociraptor! Gee whiz the screaming is ridiculous. Oh and the Oreo mouse… you go buddy! 😂

[@tallyslapper9946]

Own 3 cats 😹

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I have 3 and I don't think any of them have ever seen a real mouse! Ha ha! I wonder if they'd know what to do if they did see one? 😂

[@msjanzzee]

Mousers! Natural pest control!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Same ... 3

[@rebeccaphillips414]

My sister had a mouse infestation the property owners didn't believe her so she killed one put in in an envelope and gave it to them. After they got a scare when they opened it they asked her why she did that she said you wouldn't believe me. They took care of the problem after that!

[@bendy7021]

this is something i did while i still lived with my parents home when i got up to use the bathroom one night i saw a mouse on the stove so i grabbed a jar and was able to catch it.

[@sanjoaquinvalleyrailfanpro8799]

on this part 3:05 this is like Tom and Jerry from Warner Bros

[@charleshairston8556]

Peppermint oil works well

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

I once found a rat in my dad’s kitchen

[@brucehanson4147]

Our mouse problem started when a neighbor started putting all kinds of food out with the intent of feeding birds, squirrels and rabbits. Our problem went away when they stopped putting food out. The problem is as much what's around your house outside as much as what's inside or the house itself. If they flourish outside, they will find a way in.

[@daddypfp734]

1:18 that’s a literal home, looks kinda new too, it’s insane how nice find a way in, mice usually get in old apartment and homes

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Cats cost money. Like with kids, you have to care for them and spend money on them. 😅 Just order you some Rodent Sherriff. Mice can't stand the smell. You can order it online. You're welcome.😁✌️

[@chucalissa9231]

Some people with breathing issues and allergies can't be around Cats

[@anthonymelendrez6961]

They need Mousetrap Mondays

[@kimberly6497]

Great job, cat. I'm considering getting a cat now, just in case.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Cats don't always deter mice, so I wouldn't get one just for that reason.

[@goodfox9250]

My cats just stared at the last mouse that came inside.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"cat may know best" 🐈

[@Sandman147]

Maggie knew what was up

[@evanbrown7325]

Why would I want to? Remy is a great chef!

[@mathcraftlopez535]

I have one tabby cat. 😂

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

I love Oreos.too 😂

[@DayOneAdeleFans]

I had a kitty that wouldn’t hurt a fly. I just got safe traps at one apartment so I could relocate them. They only came in because it was cold.

[@maximumcaffeine6003]

I've got two cats with claws, I've never seen a mouse in the house, ever.

[@jokodihaynes419]

Remy from ratatouille is rat i don't think he appreciates the war on mouses and rats

[@SoraFan23]

Get a cat to chase them away.

[@loveforeignaccents]

That doesn't always work.

[@KirstiStephenson]

I have 2 Savannah Cats! Havent seen any Mice since!!!

[@Mooodyyhhh]

The mouse just wanted an Oreo, not trouble

[@idkidk8278]

Attics or addicts!? Lol

[@jonijohnston1688]

What a great cat 🙀 I would spoil Maggie rotten... Never thought of steel wool and if there is any construction 🚧 near your house (like mine) you can be sure there's mice around

[@LynnsWorld13]

When my parents and I lived out in the country, we had mice like crazy. That is, until I discovered a feral kitten while I was exploring by my dad’s shop. He had an old shop that he used for welding stuff and so on. Once I discovered the kitten, many, many other cats started coming around our place. Then that kept the mice down. We stopped seeing any in the kitchen and pantry. And once when I was in middle school, during home economics class, a mouse somehow got into the home economics classroom. The teacher literally got up on a chair, and sat on the table. I can’t even remember who took the mouse outside. Just my teachers reaction to the mouse. One would think she would have hit the ceiling. 😂. Also, I have a cat. So thankful for my little fur baby.

[@CristySFM1234]

'Click, click, click, click, click,' "FWOOSH!" Was a mouse in the gas stove, now it's just a little ball of fire with a tail making some loud squeaks that roughly translate to "HO HO HOLY SHET!!"

[@Five0Five]

He's just putting his finger in that hole all Willie Nillie!

[@Gargoyle9172]

Mice: chump 😋 😂

[@morrisfalker2773]

He's jused to it.

[@OscarTheGrouchy]

If you have mice, you can tell.

[@spydygoblin]

My cat is always ready to take on anything at night

[@taenicole8232]

That's why I run everything under water before using.... Bugs too

[@hefireymilhim6151]

lol the bugs have never been cleaner thanks to you

[@Herowebcomics]

Yep! This is why we have a cat!😎

[@eliezersarcos7813]

the way that mice stole the oreo was so funny lol he is just like me

[@neverpuzzle3463]

Is there cheese in the great beyond?

[@eltxbox2496]

I read the title wrong. I questioned why i would want a mouse in my kitchen to keep its freedom?😆

[@sethisevilone02]

I got 4 cats im good

[@edwinelmagico8808]

Currently going through this

[@spartacusm7594]

Cat 🐈 = pest control.

[@USMCGHOST420]

The steel wool works for ants too?

[@carolbonnell6675]

I have a cat so I don't have to worry about mouses she'll catch them. I really think the mouses got in the back of my refrigerator.

[@margaretdimick2096]

I had a mouse jump out of my toaster once. When my english muffin popped up, a mouse flew out. Muffin and toaster both went in the trash.

[@bluelabel6444]

That cat was the best.

[@Thorinox]

DO NOT buy those plastic mouse traps! They do not work, use the old fashion snap traps or glue traps! Or if you're willing, the electric ones.

[@independentsistah]

I have 3 cats and still sometimes have a problem because not all cats chase mice.

[@claudettepayton1062]

I hate them 😡they’re really bold now even though he threw the shoe it still jumped into the pack of oreos I make sure my stove top is wiped down and don’t leave any food to attract the annoying mice and I’ll still see droppings in my kitchen area and I even bought these plug in peppermint smelling things before where they’re suppose to not like the smell

[@godfreyempredo8328]

Call Twin home experts, they deal with the root cause, not the symptoms

[@NikolaiCherepanov]

I have a cat, dog, and 3 snakes and don't have mice. Really a snake will be the best mouse repellant.

[@Unknown16537]

How to keep your kitchen-mouse free

[@ChosenOne6666]

Peanut butter in a glue trap will always get them.

[@gnoel195]

I found mouse in the kitchen

[@pepposano4200]

Yeah the 15 Million homes in New York. That place is dirty as hell so glad to have left.

[@mohamilton164]

Should I hiring Tom !? 😭😂

[@vidowatcher91]

The Census Bureau? We need to account for the mice we live with? And 95% of addicts have mice? I know they're down on hard times but I've seen some with dogs never mice

[@blueraccoon1088]

Is there a way to get rid of roaches?

[@northerners2828]

Set some plenty of traps 😅

[@loveforeignaccents]

Don't leave food out, silly people.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Not all cats will go after them 😂

[@lamars2486]

😮😮😮😮😮 its the AUDACITY that pees me off 😂😂😂

[@austinhernandez2716]

Addicts need friends too

[@chiomaezike5877]

What did addicts have to do with Mice?

[@nointimidation5234]

That how at the end

[@dawns.6620]

I have six cats and they took care of the mice that made it into my house.

[@dstlife2.062]

My cat took two rats about two months ago by the stove, but he dropped them trying to play with them. My aunt and I had to finish the job, lol

[@HessaBallaith]

1. MIN

[@TheMulToyVerse]

I thought that the last mouse was finally gone after several months of getting the bajeebus startled out of me now and again when gathering the kitchen trash bag (frick’n mouse scurried and jumped out each time as I pulled the bag out of the can) Even have 2 cats Recently had left a finished frozen TV dinner spaghetti tray in its box on the counter… kinda forgot to toss it for a couple days; bad I know… That night I was chatting with my housemate and heard the sound of cellophane crinkling and then heard it again… realized that a frick’n mouse was stuck in the box after squeezing it’s way inside… Guess who finally took the trash out right after that… it also explains why one of the cats had knocked some stuff off the counter I guess… just couldn’t get to the mouse in time, but it all worked out… well, not for the mouse

[@laternevercame]

My neighbors have mice. I don't. I have a cat instead.

[@debraannoconnell5148]

I have 2 cats plus I have a few stray cats outside too! So that helps. Thank God for cats. 🐈🐈

[@coolbeans7349]

get a cat they even say it....

[@crimsoneyes419]

Fostering cats has solved this issue for my household.

[@GamingKingdom91]

'How to keep your kitchen mice free?..' yea..its called getting a cat 😂 I have over 20 cats (my mom likes to rescue them...) and not a single mouse came into my house or would ever dare to lol