Don’t Let Rodents Move In for the Holidays: Winter Prep Tips for Home & Business

As the weather cools down and the holidays approach, rodents start looking for a warm place to spend the winter — and your home or business might be at the top of their list. Mice and rats are drawn indoors this time of year in search of shelter, food, and nesting spots. Once they get comfortable, they can cause damage, contaminate food, and multiply quickly.

Here are a few simple steps you can take this fall to help keep rodents from crashing your holiday season.

1. Seal Up Entry Points

Rodents can squeeze through openings as small as a dime, so inspect the exterior of your building carefully. Look for gaps around siding, vents, doors, utility lines, and the foundation. Seal any small holes with steel wool or metal flashing, and replace worn-out weather stripping on doors. For larger gaps or harder-to-reach areas, professional exclusion during your pest control service can help stop new rodents from entering.

2. Keep Things Clean and Organized

Clutter gives rodents a place to hide and build nests. Inside, store boxes off the floor and keep food in sealed containers — including pet food and bird seed. Outside, clear up leaf piles, debris, and overgrown vegetation around the foundation. If you keep firewood, make sure it’s stacked at least 20 feet away from the house.

3. Watch for Signs of Rodent Activity

Common signs include droppings, gnaw marks, scratching noises in walls or ceilings, and shredded materials like paper or insulation. If you start noticing these, it’s likely a few have already moved in. Acting quickly makes a big difference before the population grows.

4. Schedule a Professional Inspection

Fall is one of the best times to have your property inspected. A trained technician can spot potential entry points, place bait stations where activity is high, and set traps if needed. At Evicted Pest Control, we use professional-grade bait stations and targeted placement methods designed for both homes and businesses.

Enjoy a Rodent-Free Holiday Season

The holidays should be about family, food, and warmth — not scratching sounds in the attic or droppings in the pantry. Taking a few steps now can save you the headache later.

If you’d like help protecting your home or business from rodents this winter, reach out to Evicted Pest Control today.

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