How Not To Invite Mice In For The Holidays

Home invaders like thieves and burglars are pretty simple to keep out. Get a home security system, plant the sign on your front lawn “THIS HOME IS PROTECTED BY A SECURITY SYSTEM” and there is a very good chance these invaders won’t mess with you. Protecting your home from pest invaders like mice is a little more challenging! Well, it can be a challenge when you don’t have exceptional home pest control services from the Nashville pest control pros at All-American on your side. If you are attempting to go it alone, pests like mice and rats may find their way into your home and cause all kinds of chaos. What can be done to keep mice out of your home over the holidays when you are too busy to be dealing with these pests? Here are some helpful tips from the rodent pest control experts at All-American.

To prevent rodents, follow these tips:

• Eliminate possible entry points by sealing or caulking up holes or gaps in the exterior.

• Remove trash from the receptacles inside your home regularly.

• Don’t leave food out on counter tops.

• Store food in your pantry in hard plastic containers with tightly fitting lids.

• Keep pet food stored in heavy duty plastic containers.

• Keep crumbs and spills cleaned up whenever they occur.

• Don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink for the night.

• Remove clutter and possible nesting areas for rodents. 

You don’t want rodents residing in your home for a number of reasons. These pests will contaminate your food with their feces and urine, spread diseases to you and your family members, spread fleas, ticks and mites throughout your home and cause serious damage to the structure of your home through their chewing. Rodents will chew on your belongings, rip up insulation and they have even been known to cause house fires by chewing on electrical wires.

Home pest invaders like rodents are looking for a warm and comfy place to spend the winter- are you suitably prepared? Following the above mentioned prevention tips can help, but the very best way to avoid inviting mice over for the holidays is to employ the services of All-American Pest Control. Our year-round pest control plan offers coverage for over 47 pests common to Nashville homes, including little black ants, crickets, spiders, fleas, sowbugs, wasps, rats and mice. Through thorough exterior inspections, treatments and interior services (as needed) at no additional charge, our Perimeter Pest Control program is the best choice to protect your home year-round from home invaders of the insect, arachnid or rodent variety. Contact us today for more information on our home pest control services and to set up your first inspection.