CLOSING THE DOOR ON MICE AND SQUIRRELS
They may be cute, but not so much in your house—mice, squirrels and other rodents can cause all kinds of damage to your home and even your health. When seeking out some warmth in winter, they can damage your home’s insulation, ducts and structure, and leave droppings that may carry disease. Not to mention sharing your pantry! So how can you stop them from making themselves at home? Let’s start by looking at how they get inside. Where do rodents enter? Mice and squirrels usually have no trouble finding an opening to sneak into your home. A tiny hole is all the invitation they need. Rodents can take advantage of a simple weakness in a joint or the attachment of a gutter to gnaw their way in. Mice can enter through an opening intended for a cable, pipe or air vent. Any crack or small hole in the wall and say hello to your new tenants! So how do you make your home as impenetrable as possible? What you can do To prevent rodent infestation, you need to make your home less welcoming. He...