10/15/2026
There are a few simple things I recommend homeowners check before the colder weather settles in.
Walk around the outside of your home and look for small openings around utility lines, pipes, vents, doors, and the foundation.
Check the garage door seal as well. If there's a visible gap underneath or around the sides, mice may be able to use it to get inside.
Inside, keep pet food, bird seed, and dry goods in sealed containers and avoid leaving cardboard boxes piled against basement or garage walls.
October is a good time to make these checks because mice are actively looking for warmer places to shelter.
I shared more tips from a recent Greater Ottawa area rodent job in this month's journal.
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