Can Mice Get into the Second Story of My Home?

With the arrival of the cold months, more and more homeowners will experience unwanted pests trying to move in. Mice are one of the most prevalent pests that try and invade during the cold months. They’d happily live with you, eat your food, and make nests in your beautiful home. Keeping them away from your family is important because mice can cause disease. People with multiple levels in their home may feel safer on their second level. But you may not be as safe as you seem. Can mice get into the second story of your home? And how do they get inside anyway?

How do Mice Get Inside?

Mice are incredibly versatile creatures. They can easily squeeze into cracks and crevices as small as a dime! They’ll utilize holes in your foundation and outer walls to get inside. They can also use torn screens, and even squeeze under some doors! Pipes can have gaps large enough to fit next to them, so there are plenty of ways for them to get inside. Mice will use any chance they get to get inside your food-filled house.

Can Mice get into the Upper Floors?

Mice don’t always go upstairs, however that doesn’t mean that they can’t. Mice are excellent climbers who can easily go up the stairs in your home. They can also use the inside of your house like a hidden highway to any level of the house they want to be in. They usually don’t go upstairs as human activity tends to be frequent on the second floor of homes. However, they’ll use the same techniques to get into your attic, where they’d happily nest.

Preventing Mice from Getting in Your Home

If you’re trying to prevent rodents from entering, the best way is to close off all entries. Caulk any exterior holes possible. Anything as small as a dime is a possible candidate for mouse entry, but to be safe all holes should be filled. Screens should be inspected for damage and repaired. You may want to install screens on windows that don’t have any. Installing door sweeps can also prevent mice from going under the doors, as well as keep the heat inside. While these preventative measures are helpful, your best bet is to call a professional.

Call a Professional

If you think you may have mice, you should call Bee Smart Pest Control. Bee Smart Pest Control can create a barrier around your home that will prevent rodents from entering it. If you think you might have a rodent problem or want to prevent them from coming inside this winter, Contact Bee Smart Pest Control online, or call us at 720-937-0527. Our professionals will not only be able to identify where in your home rodents are getting in but come up with a personalized preventative solution for you and your home. We also only use safe chemicals while treating your home to keep your family, and ours, safe. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want the peace of mind that being pest-free brings, we’d love to help you!