![]() These rodents’ urine and feces can also damage homes as it soaks through ceilings or drywall. Mice have been known to gnaw through drywall, wood framing, PVC piping and even electrical wiring in people’s homes-sometimes to get inside-causing extensive structural damage and even danger from exposed wires. Like other rodents, mice have constantly growing front teeth that must be filed down through frequent gnawing. Mice may be small, but these wild animals can cause big problems when they infest any area of your property. Mice are more likely to try to get into your attic, garage or home when it’s either very hot or cold outside, or during seasons when outdoor food sources are scarce due to drought or freeze. ![]() ![]() The reason why mice infiltrate people’s homes is the same as that of any animal trying to get inside: They are seeking warm, dry shelter food and water and a good place to build a nest for breeding. Yes, you read that right! These creatures are incredibly well-adapted to contort their bodies to fit through extremely small holes. Even a seemingly tiny gap around a dryer or bathroom vent, for example, can be a good entry point for a mouse, since mice can squeeze through holes as small as the size of a dime. Mice, rats and other rodent pests normally get into attics, garages and homes through gaps in exterior walls that lead to interior spaces. ![]() If you’ve noticed signs of mice in your attic-such as droppings, piles of shredded paper or insulation, scratching or squeaking noises coming from within the walls or actual mouse sightings-you’re probably wondering how the mice got there. ![]()
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