Miller Pest Control: Pest Control & Exterminator Services

As the weather gets colder in Peterborough, mice are looking for a nice, cozy place to call home. The mouse population continues to rise in the Kawarthas, and all it takes is an opening the size of a penny for mice to get into your house. But if you set aside some time to mouse-proof your home you can lessen the chance of a mouse infestation. Before your house becomes the designated neighbourhood rodent hotel, use the following tips to keep mice away. The top ten ways to prevent mice from invading your home or cottage: 1) Do an exterior inspection Identify possible penetration points around your homes foundation, utility conduits, AC units, attic exhaust vents, screens, windows, and doors. Make a list of any gaps or crack and where you found them. 2) Seal easy access points Seal access points with permanent products such as cement. Mice can find their way into your home through dryer vents, wiring pipes, drainage pipes, gaps in foundations, cracks in walls, gaps in windows, and ceilings. Theyre capable of fitting through holes as small as a dime! 3) Get rid of old bird seed and clear branches Remove old bird seed from your… Read more

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Miller Pest Control: Pest Control & Exterminator Services