Introduction

The fall and winter months see a spike in requests for rodent and pest control services in Cambridge. Mice and rats don’t hibernate, but they still need to locate a warm location to stay in during the winter, ideally not too far from food sources as both are scarcer then. Because of their small size and prowess at concealing, mouse infestations often go undetected. If they are around, you can check out some of these spots.

Crawl Spaces

Crawl spaces are sometimes used in place of basements, especially in older structures. In order to avoid having to shovel as much soil to level the grade while building on a slope, crawl spaces are frequently utilised. They are usually less than a foot in height and have an opening to the outdoors. Even tiny rats and mice can squeeze through uncovered vents, so it’s important to take precautions. Crawl spaces are perfect for rodents like rats and mice since the air is humid and there is no easy way for humans to get in there. Crawl spaces aren’t in every house, but if yours has one, it’s probably a good location to look for rodents.

Beneath Sinks

Small, dark, and tough to access areas are favorites of rodents like mice. Another instance is the area beneath a sink. Water leaks under the sink provide an additional source of interest for rodents. Rats and mice obtain most of their water from the food they consume, hence their water intake is proportional to their caloric intake. If they can’t find enough to eat, they’ll start drinking more water, and if they can obtain that water from a dripping pipe, they’ll set up shop in your bathroom.

Inside Pantries And Kitchen Cabinets

Rodents, like most other animals, like to set up housekeeping in places with easy access to food. Mice can quickly access food stored in cardboard boxes and plastic bags in your kitchen cabinets and pantry. They may merely use your cabinets as a temporary food source before moving on, but if the area is dark and secure enough, they may make it their permanent home.

Insulation

Multiple times a year, rats and mice give birth to enormous litters of young. Newborns have no hair and are quite defenseless. Insulation is a good choice for a mouse mother because it is soft and warm. They have been known to rip insulation out of walls and use it to build nests elsewhere. To get to the dark, secure, and inaccessible wall void, however, they occasionally just cut a hole in the insulation. In either instance, this can reduce the insulation’s effectiveness at keeping out the chill.

Furniture

Furniture, especially overstuffed furniture with a lot of padding, can also provide a cozy home for mice. Rodents can easily get inside a home by gnawing their way through the couch because of their sharp teeth and constant need to eat. While rodents like rats and mice probably won’t set up housekeeping in your regularly used furniture, they might choose to do so if you have any unused pieces of furniture in storage.

Conclusion

MVO Pest Control professionals will evaluate your home thoroughly to determine the extent of the pest invasion and to assess your specific requirements. Find more about the many pest control services options we provide in Cambridge.