Mickey Mouse and Remy in Ratatouille might be adorable characters on the screen, but there is nothing entertaining about finding rodents in a home. They can be a nuisance and cause significant damage, ...

Pest experts reveal whether aluminum foil really keeps mice out or whether it’s simply a myth to be avoided.

Filling cracks, holes, and crevices with steel wool is a safe way to keep mice out. Check around windows, fireplaces, vents, and other tight spaces for entry points that mice can fit through. Using ...

If you no longer need to watch Animal Planet to get your nature fix (bats in the attic, anyone?) then you've probably considered paying for a pest control service. And why not? They all promise to rid ...

As the temperatures drop, this also marks the start of ‘peak rodent season’. The time when mice are in search of warmth, shelter and food — preferably within our homes. Not only can this lead to an ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

At her home in Rockford, Illinois, Rita Davisson said the "one or two" mice she normally sees during the waning winter months "have turned into more like 10 or 15" in the last couple years, and ...