Where Do Mice Hide Inside Homes?

If you browse Facebook even for a minute, you’ll see there’s a debate going on and that’s whether or not it’s time to haul out the Christmas decorations now or wait until Thanksgiving is over. Whether you’ve got the holiday spirit of Buddy Hobbs or Scrooge (before his transformation), the simple truth is that at some point in the coming weeks you’re likely going to be searching for the lights, ornaments, and other decorations that make your home festive and when you do, there’s a chance you could encounter mice. Yes friends, since it’s growing cold and some Colorado communities have even seen snow already, the likelihood of finding mice inside your home is very good.

Common places mice hide inside Colorado Homes

Since mice prefer to enjoy your hospitality without your knowledge, they will hide in areas where there is little to no foot traffic such as attics, crawl spaces, garages, and storage closets. Of course, other rooms are not exempt from the threat either. Common places mice hide inside homes include, but are not limited to:

• Ceilings & wall voids
• Under refrigerators, stoves & other kitchen appliances
• Underneath kitchen & bathroom sinks (bonus points if there’s a leak)
• The bases of kitchen cabinets
• Pantries 
• In and amongst boxes and clutter 

How do you know if you have mice?

Since mice do their best to evade Colorado homeowners, you’ll have to look for evidence of an infestation. If you’re worried that you have a mouse (or several) in the house, keep an eye out for the following signs:

• Mouse poop that is black and looks like grains of rice
• Urine trails that may emit an ammonia-like odor
• Tiny hairs 
• Nests and/or nesting material piled up
• Gnawed holes in storage boxes, stored food, and belongings
• Attic insulation that has been shred and that has mouse droppings sprinkled in or nests carved out 
• Scratching noises coming from overhead and inside walls
• Areas where dust and/or dirt has been disrupted by tiny feet or tails
• Foul smells emanating from behind walls 

What it means if you’re seeing mice inside during the day

If you’ve noticed a mouse or mice scurrying about inside your home during the day, there are a few possible reasons:

1. They’re nest was disturbed
2. They’re hungry
3. There’s a large infestation in your home

Take care of rodent problems before the holiday season is in full swing! 

If you’ve found signs of a mouse infestation, we recommend taking action immediately. Don’t wait until the turkey is dressed or your family is rocking around the Christmas tree before tackling this potentially serious pest problem. 

At EnviroPest, we offer pest control services in Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder, and Loveland as well as throughout Northern Colorado that eliminate mice already active inside homes (and businesses, for that matter) and that prevent new rodent activity from occurring. Our Colorado’s Choice Smart Service is an ongoing home pest control plan that includes:

• Year-round pest protection
• Four seasonal services per year
• Coverage for 30+ pests including rodents
• 24/7 digital rodent monitoring & other rodent control strategies

For the best protection against mice and other pests no matter the season, contact EnviroPest today via form or phone to get started!