Mice in the Summer
So what exactly is on Scarborough mice’s todo list this summer? Like you, their number one priority may be to avoid the heat. This means they will scurry into the cooler sections of your home (think attic and basement) and set up cozy nests there. They will also relocate nests they occupied during the winter for cooler areas. For example, those homes that have warm attics, the mice will likely relocate to the basement. They will also be out and about… a lot. Even though mice are active throughout the year, they tend to be more active around the summer. The lush foliage that is typical of the summer months also provides them with the perfect cover to sneak around as they forage for food. After all, a mouse has got to eat too! Pretty much mice eat anything you throw away which is why wildlife control experts always advise that you eliminate stored garbage in order to discourage mice from coming into your home. Mice are especially talented at getting into spaces. They only need a dime sized hole or crack to make their way in. Additionally, they have amazingly flexible bodies that they can squeeze into difficult spaces. They also have a talent for finding breachable points in a building. They can easily perceive where the material is compromised and chew their way in. They also find a way in by identifying weaknesses where utility connections enter the building. This makes it difficult to exclude them from your property without expert assistance.