The Fridge as an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Mice aren’t picky eaters, but they do have a nose for it. A half-open bag of pasta, a few crumbs under the table, or a bag of cat food left ajar? For them, it’s a veritable feast. They can detect food odors from several meters away and don’t hesitate to search every nook and cranny. Think about it: what you forget, they find!
An entrance worthy of a spy movie
They don’t need a wide-open door to enter. A 6-millimeter gap is enough! Imagine a small coin: if a mouse can get its head through, it can get through anything. Under a door, behind a piece of furniture, along a pipe, they exploit the slightest crack. That’s why a simple crack in a wall can become a highway for them.
Unmistakable signs
Before considering solutions, you first need to confirm their presence. Here are the most common signs:
Small black droppings, shaped like grains of rice, often near food or in corners.
Nighttime noises, like scratching or squeaking behind walls or on the ceiling.
Well-hidden nests made from paper, fabric, foam, etc.
Teeth marks on electrical wires, cardboard boxes, or even baseboards.