They’re Looking for a Winter Home 🍂
The leaves are changing. The nights are getting colder. You’re probably thinking about sweaters, warm drinks, and cozy evenings inside.
Unfortunately, you might not be the only one.
As temperatures begin to drop, mice, squirrels, and other animals start preparing for the colder months ahead. Food becomes harder to find. Warm, protected spaces become much more appealing.
And from a mouse’s perspective, your garage looks pretty inviting.
Your shed? Even better.
That quiet little opening near the foundation?
Basically a vacancy sign. 👀
Fall is the time to get ahead of them.
You don’t need to wait until you hear scratching inside a wall.
Walk around your property now and look for areas that could attract unwanted visitors.
🍂 Check around your foundation.
Look for cracks, gaps, holes, and other possible entry points.
🍂 Clean up outdoor food sources.
Spilled birdseed, pet food, fallen produce, and unsecured trash can attract hungry animals.
🍂 Take a look inside the garage and shed.
Cluttered, quiet spaces can provide excellent shelter for rodents.
🍂 Keep firewood away from the house.
Wood piles can provide hiding places for mice and other small animals.
🍂 Check your roofline and nearby trees.
Squirrels are excellent climbers. Overhanging branches can make access to roofs and structures much easier.
Add another layer of protection.
Physical prevention should always come first. Seal accessible openings, remove attractants, and reduce potential hiding places.
Repellents can then help make protected areas less appealing.
Nature’s MACE Rodent MACE can help discourage mice, rats, and other rodents from treated areas.
Nature’s MACE Squirrel MACEprovides another option for areas where squirrels have become frequent visitors.
Use repellents around vulnerable outdoor areas as part of a broader fall pest prevention plan.
Because spooky season should mean pumpkins, scary movies, and fake cobwebs.
Not mysterious scratching coming from the wall at 2 a.m. 🎃
A little prevention now can help you avoid a much bigger pest problem once winter arrives.
Stay cozy. Keep the critters outside.
