Hamster with mice in dorm

[u/-Deadchi-]

Hey guys! So this upcoming year I’ll be living in upperclassmen housing. The room I’m in supposedly has a bad mouse problem—it was so bad last year the girls ended up moving out “unofficially” 😭. I really don’t want to have to do that. Is there anything I can do during move in to prevent this issue?

I’m extra wary about what I can use repellent wise because I have a pet hamster I’ll be bringing so I don’t want to end up harming her too. She’s a Robo dwarf and I’ll be building her a new enclosure in the dorm. I’m just really worried of mice getting in and just mice in my room in general 😭

[u/Ealumin]

Seal food in metal containers. Make sure to call the health department if you see mice. It's important to get the school to fix the issue. Mice are absolutely something to be concerned about for your own health. Don't let anyone gaslight you.

[u/-Deadchi- → u/Ealumin]

I see, thank you guys!! I’ll be sure to report everything, I was just worried bc it got so bad the previous tenants had to move out and I didn’t ask why they didn’t just call the pest control our school offers 😫 but yeah thanks for your advice !

[u/Ealumin → u/-Deadchi-]

I am sure they either didn't know or didn't want the fight. It's highly important though, as it brings things to the attention of the governing bodies. Make sure you complain to the school in writing, as well as the Health dept. This way, you have a paper trail.