As the cold months bear down on us mice and other rodents are on the move, searching for a warm place to sleep and breed this winter and that place might just be your home. Before your home becomes a rodent motel for the winter try these tips from Pest Control Unlimited.
Seal Your House
The best thing about fall is the lack of insects. Leaving the door open to bring in groceries and not having to worry about letting in flies or letting out the A.C. is so convenient but it’s also convenient for rodents who will wait for an opportune time to sneak in while you are getting that last bag out of the trunk. Make sure to check around the outside of your house for cracks, holes, or rotten wood. If there is a tree next to your home then squirrels will look for a way in through your chimney, attic vents, or broken windows.
Clean Your Garage
A good place for rodents to sneak into your house is from your garage. If you keep birdseed or garbage out there it will be a prime target for a hungry squirrel or mouse. Make sure your garage is free of clutter or materials a mouse can use to build a nest and seal up seeds and garbage.
Pets As A Deterrent
Cats and dogs are natural rodent deterrents. If you have one the chances are there are probably no rodents living in your house unless there is an area that is inaccessible to your pet. But be careful, if your cat is an outdoor/indoor cat then you already know that they love to bring you furry presents, sometimes alive, and let them loose in your house.
Make Your House Unlivable
Not for you, for the rodent. If you suspect you have a mouse or rat living in your house then set some traps to be sure. Make sure the bait in the trap is the only available food source and see if you catch anything. Use scent and ultrasonic repellents to make your home as uncomfortable for them as possible.
We’re Experts in Mice Control
Try these tips and make rodents turn the other way when they see your house. If you have found evidence of an unwanted furry roommate call Pest Control Unlimited to evict that pest today.
