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It is important that you inspect the flap on a regular basis. The cold New Jersey winters make plastic brittle and can cause it to break. Even a small area that has broken off can create an opening for a mouse. Make sure to immediately fix any broken flap pieces. Lastly, let’s not forget “pocket-pet”owners. Small pets, like hamsters and Guinea pigs, can be wonderful additions to a family. Unfortunately, their paraphernalia

can also encourage mice. Storing their food properly is important, but so too is the proper storing of their bedding. Mice that come into our homes are looking for

“Mice that come into our homes are looking for both food and shelter.”

both food and shelter. The bedding used for your pet is the same bedding an intruding mouse would love to use for their nest. Make sure bedding is stored in a sealed container. The cold months of the year are the worst for rodent issues. You can reduce your chances of rodent issues by taking the steps listed above. If you are already taking these steps and still have a problem, this is a good time to reach out to a trusted pest professional. n

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