Pest Guide: What to Know About Mice

Mice will stick to one corner of your home if they move in. They are more territorial than many other rodents and will get to know everything about their chosen habitat. That also makes them curious animals; they will be eager to explore if anything changes in their surroundings. If mice move into your home, they will typically choose the following areas:

• Attics: Mice are good climbers and can occupy an attic, using old clothing or insulation as nesting material.
• Inside Walls: Gaps within walls can form ideal habitats for mice. They can slip through gaps between your siding outside, primarily through holes at the bottom corners. Once inside, they can make a home between studs.
• Basements: The dark, moist basement habitat provides safety and cover for mice, and often food if there is planet matter or stores foods on the floor.
• Cabinets: Mice can move into cabinets inside your home, living close to food stores in your pantry. They can squeeze into tight spaces and are highly intelligent, meaning they could be close to you for a long time without you knowing.