Maryland winters can be highly unpredictable. Some years, it’s like we’re living in a frozen, snowy wasteland. Other years, it’s like winter in Florida. Depending on the weather and temperatures, the types of bugs you might see in and around your house can vary. For example, in past years, milder winters have resulted in early appearances of stink bugs and odorous house ants.
As temperatures continue to drop and our thermostats continue to climb, our homes are starting to become an inviting place for mice to make their winter home. This is particularly true if you live in heavily wooded areas, though we’ve seen plenty of mice and other rodents in city settings as well.
We certainly get a lot of calls in the fall about insect infestations, but there’s another type of pest that we often have to deal with when the weather gets cold. We’re talking about rodents, of course.
There is never a good time to find mice in your house, but the holidays are stressful enough without adding mice to the mix. Here are some ways you can avoid attracting the mice and ways to kick them out if they do sneak in.
