June 3, 2026

Gone two weeks, came back to horror – I thought the worst thing I’d find after vacation would be …..

How to Keep Mice Out of Your Walls for Good

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If someone else had told me this story a month ago, I would’ve nodded politely and assumed it couldn’t happen to us.

Now?
I tell everyone I know to watch for these signs.

Here’s what actually works:

Seal Every Gap — Big or Small

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Use:

  • Steel wool
  • Caulk
  • Mesh
  • Foam (as long as it’s paired with something mice can’t chew through)

Pay special attention to:

  • Window frames
  • Corners of siding
  • Places where pipes enter the house
  • Basement edges

Reduce Food Sources

No crumbs.
No open cereal boxes.
No half-eaten toddler snacks behind the couch.

Set Traps When You See Evidence

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