Seal It Before the Freeze — Our Fall Rodent-Proofing Package
When the nights drop below 50°F, mice and rats start looking for a warm place to spend the winter. Too
often, that place is your home. The best time to stop them is before they get in, and that window is now.

Why fall is the time to act
A house mouse can squeeze through a gap about ¼ inch wide, roughly the width of a pencil. Once inside,
mice breed fast. A female can reach maturity in 5 to 8 weeks and have up to 8 litters a year. A couple of
mice in October can become a real infestation by January.

Rodents also do more than make noise in the walls. They contaminate food, chew wiring and insulation,
and can carry diseases that pose risks to your family and pets.
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Why fall brings mice indoors
Mice spend the warm months outside, nesting in fields, gardens and woodpiles. When the weather turns cold, food gets scarce and shelter gets harder to find. Your home offers everything they need: warmth, water and an easy meal.

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They do not need much room to get in. A mouse can fit through a gap about ¼ inch wide.

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Common entry points include:

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• Gaps around pipes, cables and dryer vents

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• Cracks in the foundation or siding

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• Worn door sweeps and garage door seals

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• Openings around the roofline, soffits and attic vents

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Signs you may have mice

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• Small, dark droppings in cabinets, drawers or along baseboards

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• Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood or wiring

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• Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceilings, especially at night

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• Shredded paper, fabric or insulation used for nests

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• A musty smell in closed-off areas like the attic or basement

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Why you should not wait

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Mice multiply quickly. A female can start breeding at 5 to 8 weeks old and have up to 8 litters a year. Beyond the mess, mice contaminate food, chew electrical wiring and can carry diseases that are a risk to your family and pets.

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Why you should not wait

Mice multiply quickly. A female can start breeding at 5 to 8 weeks old and have up to 8 litters a year. Beyond the mess, mice contaminate food, chew electrical wiring and can carry diseases that are a risk to your family and pets.

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5 things you can do  

• Store firewood at least 20 feet from the house and off the ground.

• Keep pet food, birdseed and pantry items in sealed containers.

• Replace worn weatherstripping and door sweeps.

• Trim shrubs and tree branches back from the house.

• Clear clutter in the garage, basement and attic, where mice like to nest.

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When to call a professional

If you are already seeing signs of activity, store-bought traps usually catch a few mice without solving the problem. Our technicians find where rodents are getting in, seal those entry points and place secured bait stations to stop new ones. We also show you what we found so you understand the fix.

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