Mice and rats
Mice and rats move indoors for food, water and warmth, mostly in fall and winter.
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How to recognize mice and rats
SizeMice 2.5–4 in. body; rats 7–10 in.
ColorGray to brown
WhereKitchens, attics, basements, garages
WhenAll year, peak in fall and winter
What pros usually do
Pros usually inspect for entry points, set traps or bait stations in safe spots, and seal gaps once activity stops. Ask the company you speak with how they plan to handle your situation and how to prepare.
Match what you see
Signs of mice and rats
Call todayDroppings in a kitchen drawer
Probably: mice and rats
Call todayChewed holes in food bags
Probably: mice and rats
Call todayScratching in the walls at night
Probably: mice and rats
Call todayRunning or gnawing in the attic at night
Probably: mice and rats
Call todayDroppings and a musty smell in the basement
Probably: mice and ratsHow PestGuard works
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