Pest Control tips from intelligent people for home renovation and repair - hiring, working, managing - for women, children and pets

For an animal in the chimney, put a large flat pan of ammonia inside the hearth so the fumes waft upward. Cap the chimney to prevent future invasions.

For mousetraps, wear rubber gloves when baiting it to keep the human scent off the trap. Clean the trap by washing it with water and let dry for 24 hours before baiting.