Protecting Your Home Against Mice

Mice are a significant nuisance in any home. A rodent infestation can cause damage to your property while spreading disease. In addition to posing these hazards, a mouse problem can be tough to address. As a result, you can benefit from actively working to stop mice from entering your house.

Stop Mice From Entering The Laundry Room

The dryer vents make the laundry room a common entry point for mice. Fortunately, there are ways that you can stop mice from exploiting this entry point. Checking the area around the dryer vent and sealing any gaps is the first step you should take. Caulk or expanding foam is an easy and affordable way close these openings. It is also available in various colors allowing you to match the caulk to your home's walls. A wire mesh can also help prevent rodents from entering the dryer vent. Lastly, any bushes or other plants that make it easier to get to the vent should be trimmed away. While this step may not stop mice from reaching the vent, it can make it much harder for them.

Protect The HVAC System Against Mice

The laundry room vents are just one entry point that mice can use. The HVAC vents can also be a target for rodents. Once mice or rats enter these vents, they can quickly move throughout the house. In addition to using wire mesh on entry points for the ducting, you may also want to position rodent traps near the beginning of the ducting. However, you must check this trap regularly to avoid foul odors if a dead mouse is left on it for too long.

Seal The Garage Door

Garages are another common entry point for mice due to gaps around the garage door. Sealing these gaps with weather stripping is the most effective solution for stopping rodents from getting into this space. As an added benefit, this weatherstripping could also improve energy efficiency in the home by preventing heat loss through the garage door.

Preventing Mice From Entering The Attic

Mice in your attic can cause extensive damage while creating very unsanitary conditions. Holes in the roof are the most common way mice can get into the attic. Due to the location of the attic, a mouse problem in this space may take time to become noticeable. As a result, the damage to the attic may be rather severe by the time you realize a mouse problem is occurring. While the rodents may be primarily in the attic, the entire home must be treated to prevent them from relocating to another area of the house. 

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