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I put down hardware cloth before building my compost pile so they can't tunnel up through the bottom. For the bin I use some type of enclosed style so mice can't get through the sides. I haven't had a problem since. Also, if you are adding any meat or fats avoid doing that in the future. Sprinkling dried red pepper (like you get from the spice section of the grocery store) may help keep mice away. Just sprinkle some in the bin everytime you add something. If you are turning your compost every week or every few weeks that may also help keep mice away.
I would not be concerned about the ants.

They are there for food. It could be that your compost isn't breaking down. With the correct moisture level and a quick turn, your pile should heat up and begin to digest some of that material. Be sure that you have the correct ratio of browns and greens as well.

Leave them they help with the composting. try using red worms to speed up your composting. go to www.berwickwormfarm.com for more info

Put some screen around so that mice can not get in. If the ants are harmful like fire ants then you should try to get rid of the ants. If composted properly you shouldn't have either.

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For ants, use DIATOMACEOUS EARTH around the perimeter and surface of the compost pile. FYI, this is also a sign that your compost pile is too dry. You can also use Nematodes to break the hatching cycle of the ant colony, but you need to know where the colony is located.
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For mice, use a 5 gallon bucket with a hand full of grain in the bottom. Place the bucket close to the compost pile - I typically dig a small corner out of the pile so the bucket will fit with the lip close to the compost surface to give the mice an easy entry point. Once they jump into the bucket, they usually can't get out. Disposal of the mice? Donate them to a shop that sells reptiles.

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