Cold weather makes you want to head indoors seeking warmth. It has the same impact on mice and rats, who see your house has a haven from frigid air. According to The National Pest Management Association, rodents are actually the most common winter pest, and Arab Termite and Pest Control of Cincinnati, which is based in Cincinnati and serves Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky,is prepared to help you cope. There are also measures you can take to help prevent the problem before it even begins:

Seal Off Holes & Cracks: Mice and rodents will search the perimeter of your home just looking for a space to invade. Fill in any one inch openings with steel wool or wire mesh to stop them in their tracks. If you can't find any holes but think there might be some, Arab Termite and Pest Control of Cincinnati can inspect the area.

Landscape Properly: Without adequately landscaped terrain surrounding your home, there are lots of holes and hidden spots where pests may gather. Make sure you keep mulch at least fifteen inches from the foundation of your home to prevent an unwanted invasion.

Close Larger Entryways: Use steel wool, concrete or ¼” steel hardware mesh to seal off larger gaps, and be sure to prevent entry through chimneys and attic vents with screens.

There's no singular, surefire way most people can keep rodents from infiltrating their home. As a result, you can only do what you can. For optimal protection, or assistance with an invasion, call your exterminator at Arab Termite and Pest Control of Cincinnati. They offer infestation prevention, inspection, and rodent removal as well as bed bug treatment. Help is just a phone call away. Call (513) 385-3430 today, or visit them online for more information.