It's things we all dread seeing in our homes. The sight of a mouse or rat scurrying around is always an alarming one. With the weather getting colder, rodents are more likely to seek warmth inside properties.
They will look for any gaps they can find to reach shelter. And they will search for food as vegetation dies off in the winter.
But thankfully, there are a few simple things you can do to stop them entering your home, the Express reports. READ MORE: It's normally a bustling street featuring the TikTok famous Miami Crispy - now it lies dormant as police descend And they are humane options - alternatives to poisonous pellets or cruel traps which are dangerous to have in the home, especially if you have pets or children.
Jamie Jones, a property and garden expert at Open Space Concepts, has shared some five-minute tasks worth doing now to prevent infestations.
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