It took a while to get here, but winter has arrived in Boise and the Treasure Valley this year. If you’ve spent any time outside raking leaves, exercising, touring Christmas lights, maybe caroling, you’ll know that the chill comes on quick. If you think it feels good to step inside your warm house after being outside, imagine how cozy it feels to uninvited pests.
Winter poses specific challenges to rodents looking for shelter and food, prompting them to move indoors where it's warm and inviting. Ada County’s mix of rural, urban, and suburban areas, offers plenty of hospitable escapes from the harsh winter conditions.
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Notorious for their ability to squeeze through openings as small as your pinky, mice can find entry points in homes that seem secure. Common access points include gaps in weather-stripping around doors, AC piping compromising crawl space vents, and gaps in siding near the foundations. Once inside, mice will nest in attics, crawlspaces, basements, and wall voids, making the warmth of your home their winter haven.
Mice are known for their rapid reproduction rates, meaning an unchecked “small rodent issue” can quickly escalate into a full-blown infestation. As their population grows so do the hazards of contaminated food and cooking surfaces, pulled down insulation for nesting materials, and even chewed on electrical wires, posing a fire hazard, and actual health risks to your family. And on top of that, many homeowners are simply creeped out thinking about a bunch of mice having free access to the whole house while they’re at work or asleep at night.
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Additionally, preventing a mouse infestation requires a proactive approach. At Presto Pest Solutions we seal potential entry points such as cracks and gaps in foundation vents, holes in piping areas. We also suggest keeping your living spaces clean and well-organized, reducing potential hiding spots and food sources. Storing food in airtight containers and promptly cleaning up crumbs can discourage these unwelcome guests.
For those already facing a mouse dilemma, consumer-grade traps and bait stations are readily available, but with multiple sightings or significant droppings and evidence, hiring a pest control professional is a sure way to get the results you want. We know it’s essential to address rodent issues promptly to prevent further pest damage and ensure the health and safety of your household.
So, don’t let a mouse ruin your holiday parties. Unlike your uncle Murray, mice won’t eventually go away on their own. Without proper prevention or care, an occasional rodent can become a devastating and costly pest. Call Presto Pest Solutions 208-510-0307 if your rodent problem has become too big to handle yourself.
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