MCC Daily Tribune

Mice Issues

As often happens at this time of year, the Building Services Department has been responding to concerns regarding mice in the buildings.  Mice are rodents that can get into almost anywhere. They can squeeze through openings that would seem impossible. They can smell very well and can find crumbs from a long way away. They are not by nature dangerous or vicious but they are destructive.

What we are doing: Setting and retrieving conventional snap and glue traps, working with our pest control vendors to set commercial traps and baits, implementing all of their professional recommendations and cleaning up appropriately behind the rodents.

What you can do:  Remember the mice aren’t in your space because of your magnetic personality, although we’re sure it is magnetic.  They are there because there is something for them to eat!  We recommend being very diligent with protecting food. Therefore, eliminate or minimize food sources.  Use sealable Tupperware/ Rubbermaid style containers for all lunches and snack storage.  Use a “carry in carry-out” philosophy for your leftovers and food refuse. Wipe your desk clean of crumbs and put into trash can.  Keeping food in a drawer seems safe enough and yet, they seem to be able to sneak in even though the drawer is locked.

We are confident that by working cooperatively, we can rid the campus of this problem.

- If you see a mouse, mouse droppings or catch one, call us at (585) 292-2594. 

Thanks for your understanding and help.

Courtney Sprague
Facilities
12/08/2023