5 Tips to Keep Mice Away From Your Kentucky Home this Summer

Mice may be small, but they can do some serious damage to your home, including damage to food and even cause house fires! Many are the hidden dangers of DIY rodent control, and it’s often best to consult a professional before beginning. Whether it’s spring mouse control or preventing mice in the winter, effective rodent prevention measures are important. Let’s take a look at 5 tips to keep mice away from your Kentucky home this summer:

1. Seal the Gaps

Mice can squeeze through holes the size of a dime! Check doors, windows, and pipes for gaps, and seal them up tight with caulk or steel wool (this is called exclusion). Think like a mouse: if you could slip a pencil through it, they can too.

2. Clean Up the Crumbs

Even a few crumbs under the toaster can attract a mouse. Wipe down counters, sweep floors, and store pantry food in sealed containers. Sanitation is key. No leftovers = no visitors.

3. Lock Down the Trash

Open garbage cans are a buffet for roaming mice. Keep lids sealed tight and avoid leaving pet food out overnight. Pet bowls? Bring them in before dark!

4. Clear the Clutter

Mice love to nest in cardboard, old clothes, and attic corners. Keep basements and garages neat and dry. Less stuff = fewer hiding places.

5. Call a Pro If You Hear Scratching or Smell Foul Odors

Hear squeaks or scratching? Smelling something dead in the wall? Act fast—mice multiply quickly! Four Seasons Pest Solutions can help with safe, effective rodent control. Our ZeRo Program guarantees zero rodents in your home! You can’t go wrong with guarantees like that!

Keep your Kentucky home mouse-free this summer with these simple tips and if you need backup… Call Four Seasons Pest Solutions!