🐭 PRO Tip: Fall Rodent Proofing
As the weather cools, mice and other rodents look for warm places to spend the winter — often inside your home, garage, or cottage. A few simple steps now can save you major headaches later.
🔎 Seal Entry Points
- Inspect around doors, windows, vents, and foundations for gaps.
- Fill holes with steel wool or metal mesh — rodents can chew through foam and caulking.
🍽️ Eliminate Food Sources
- Store all food (including pet food and bird seed) in sealed containers.
- Clean up crumbs and spills quickly to avoid attracting unwanted guests.
🛋️ Tidy Up Nesting Spots
- Keep storage areas organized and off the floor where possible.
- Reduce clutter like cardboard, fabric, or paper that rodents love to nest in.
🧯 Bonus Tip
- Set preventative traps in garages, sheds, and crawl spaces before you notice activity — it’s easier to prevent than eliminate.
👉 Remember: A little prevention in the fall keeps rodents outside where they belong — and saves you costly repairs inside.