How to Spot Mice & Keep Them Away This Winter

When the colder temperatures of winter arrive, they often drive many animals into hibernation. But not mice! Oh, no, mice stay active all year long. Once the temperatures drop, though, mice have difficulty finding reliable sources of their favorite foods, like seeds and grass. This means they are going to look for their meals in other spots, which includes heading into your home. This is why it is wise to learn the common signs of having mice in your house. Then learn how to keep mice away so you can have a cozy and rodent-free winter.

How to Tell if There Are Mice in Your House

There are audible noises that may indicate there are mice around. These noises include hearing scratching, gnawing, running and rustling noises. And since mice are nocturnal, you will likely be hearing these noises at night. However, a silent night does not necessarily mean that mice are not an issue. Here are a few other common signs that there may be mice around.

Evidence of something chewing on items like clothing, boxes, or plastic containers.
Droppings left behind in trails of what looks like chocolate sprinkles.
Mouse hallways and burrows into your insulation.
Nests made of materials like shredded paper.
Areas that are stained with or smell like urine (if this is the case then the infestation is likely very large!).

If you are experiencing any of these signs, then get in touch with our rodent control team today!

4 Ways to Keep Mice Away

Nobody wants to deal with mice in their home. They are a major nuisance that can cause a lot of problems and can even carry diseases. There are no fool-proof methods to prevent these rodents as they are very intuitive, but there are ways you can help deter them. Here are 4 ways you can keep mice away.

Eliminate all entry points: Check your home for ways in which mice may be able to enter. These entry points include gaps around windows and doors, loose siding, holes around dryer vents, and cracks in the foundation. Do your best to seal any openings that are larger than one-quarter inch.
Keep a kitchen clean: A clean kitchen will stop the mice, but a kitchen with bits of food on floors, counters and in sink traps can attract mice on the rummage for food. On top of that, keeping dried goods in well-sealed metal or glass containers that mice can’t chew through also inhibits them from entering the area.
Remove clutter: Piles of wood, bricks or stones are potential shelters for mice, so keep this type of clutter far from the foundation of your house. This discourages mice from setting up camp right outside your home.
Landscaping: Mice can gain access to your home by scampering across tree limbs and entering via the attic or eaves. You will want to keep gardens and shrubs trimmed and tidy. This way you can easily spot and address new points of entry that develop. And not for nothing, you also have a nice looking yard!

Mice may not sleep through winter, but that does not mean you have to invite them into your home. Use these tips and reduce your odds of encountering unwelcome mice in your house this year.

Get Rodent Control for Your House

Mice and other rodents can transmit a number of diseases, so you do not want them in your home. But taking on a mouse problem on your own is difficult and stressful. Additionally, trying to control mice using rodenticides can be dangerous if chemicals are not handled properly. This is why we are here! Get in touch with us and we can help you get rid of your mice.

Get Mice Control

When you reach out, we can discuss what sort of problem you are having and can come down to inspect your home to determine if mice are your problem. Then, we will work with you to figure out the best course of action.