During winter, mice are on the hunt for a warm place to hide, which increases the likelihood of their entering your home. Mice can cause damage by chewing through wiring or insulation, leaving droppings around your home, and spreading disease, so it’s essential to adopt preventive pest control measures to keep them out. Here’s what you should know about preventing access to your home.

Why Are There Mice in My House? 

1. Gaps Around Doors & Windows

Mice can squeeze through tiny gaps in your home’s exterior. If you feel drafts around doors and windows, or anywhere along the outside walls of your home, seal them with caulk or have them patched by a professional. Installing draft guards at the bottom of doorways also limits access.

2. Eaves

Mice jump and scale walls to reach your roof. Lots of homes have gaps around their eaves that allow rodents into attics. Have a roofing company inspect the condition of your roof and repair any problems with damaged eaves.

3. Vents

Vents may serve as tunnels into your home. Install fine wire covers or caps over them to allow air to pass out and keep mice away. You should also have a cap over your chimney to keep pests out of your house.

4. Pipes

Holes may be present where utility pipes connect to your home. Check these spots, and seal any gaps with caulk. Repeat this step whenever new pipes are installed.

5. Overgrown Landscaping

Mice are more likely to find ways into your home if they nest in your yard. Tall grass, overgrown bushes, and stacks of firewood that push against your siding provide excellent hiding spots for mice. Clean up your outdoor space, and keep brush and firewood away from your exterior walls to decrease the likelihood of mice infestations.

Working with a pest control company that provides preventive treatment will reduce the likelihood of a mice infestation. Allan’s Of Central Kentucky Termite & Pest Control Co. delivers a wide array of commercial and residential pest control services aimed at helping property owners stop outbreaks before they start. Based in Lebanon, their licensed and certified exterminators have served area residents and businesses for more than 37 years. Visit the company’s website to view a full list of their pest control services, or call (270) 692-2215 to request assistance.