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January 28, 2025
As winter settles in and temperatures continue to drop across Maine, mice are on the move—right into homes like yours. These small rodents aren’t just looking for warmth but also food and shelter to ride out the cold months. While they might initially seem harmless, mice can bring big problems like spreading disease, contaminating food, and damaging property. Today’s blog post will explain how to stop mice from turning your home into their winter hideout and what to do if mice are already running around your home.
6 winter rodent prevention tips for Maine homes
With the colder months driving mice indoors, and if you didn’t implement a fall rodent prevention plan, now is the perfect time to fortify your home against these unwelcome guests. Follow these simple, practical tips to keep mice out:
- Seal up holes, gaps, and other openings
Mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime! Inspect the exterior of your home for cracks, gaps, or holes around windows, entry and garage doors, and the foundation. Pay extra attention to utility lines, vents, and pipes. Use caulk or steel wool to seal these entry points and install door sweeps to block gaps under exterior doors. - Store food securely
Food is a significant attraction for mice. Keep all pantry items and foodstuffs, including pet food, in airtight glass, metal, or heavy-duty plastic containers. - Keep your home clean
Mice enjoy crumbs and spills and will come calling if morsels are left behind after meals. To eliminate crumbs and food residues, regularly sweep, vacuum, and mop. Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink, and wipe down counters several times daily, particularly after meals. - Declutter storage areas
Mice love to hide and nest in cluttered spaces. To keep your basement, attic, and garage tidy, organize items in sealed plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes. Declutter other storage areas and get rid of items you no longer need to remove potential nesting spots. - Winterize your yard
Even in winter, your yard can provide mice the shelter they need to get close to your home. Haul off fallen tree branches and other debris that may have appeared after storms. Store firewood away from the house and off the ground. Address ice dams in your gutters that could lead to damage that attracts mice and other pests. - Properly store seasonal decorations
Now that the holidays are over, store your decorations in durable, rodent-proof bins with lids. Do not keep edible ornaments or garlands.
Winter rodent control may still be needed
Even with the best prevention efforts, mice can still find a way into your home. If you’re noticing mouse droppings, hearing scratching noises in the walls, or have even spotted a mouse scurrying around, it’s time to call in the experts. Professional rodent control is the best way to eliminate mice (and rats) and keep them from returning.
Rodent control solutions for Maine homes
At Pine State Pest Solutions, we specialize in keeping central and southern Maine homes rodent-free, even during the harshest winters.
Our comprehensive rodent control service includes:
- Thorough inspection: We’ll inspect your home to identify entry points, active infestations, and areas that may attract mice and other rodents.
- Rodent clean-out: We’ll remove any mice currently active in your home.
- Exclusion work: Our team will seal off minor, obvious entry points to prevent further infestations. If we find larger holes, we encourage you to contact your contractor for assistance.
- Installation of rodent bait boxes: Strategically placed bait boxes around your home’s exterior, basement, attic, and garage will target any remaining mice and stop re-infestation.
- Follow-up rodent services: We offer follow-up treatments for severe infestations to ensure the problem is fully resolved.
- Rodent prevention: During our visit, we’ll also provide recommendations to help make your property less appealing to rodents in the future.
Year-round protection against mice
Want to keep your home protected all year long? Our home pest control plans provide ongoing coverage for rodents and various household pests, including ants and spiders. With regular treatments and our satisfaction guarantee, you can enjoy a pest-free home no matter the season.
*initial start-up fees may apply.
Don’t Let mice make themselves at home this winter
Don’t let mice turn your warm, cozy home into their nesting ground this winter. Whether you want to prevent an infestation or need help eliminating one, Pine State Pest Solutions is here to help. Contact us today to schedule an inspection and take the first step toward a rodent-free home!
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