make a significant difference.
Here are six practical steps you can take.
1. Seal Small Gaps and Openings
One of the most important things you can do is inspect your home for possible entry points.
Mice can squeeze through surprisingly small openings, particularly around areas where pipes, cables, doors, and vents pass through walls.
Check places such as:
- Around plumbing pipes
- Behind kitchen cabinets
- Around doors and windows
- Near vents
- Along the foundation
- Around utility lines
- Inside garages and storage areas
Seal suitable gaps with durable materials. For larger openings,
