Preventing problems with rodents is difficult, but by making some simple changes around your property, you can make it less appealing to them.
Mow your lawn weekly and make sure gardens and landscaping don’t become overgrown. Remove things like woodpiles, brush piles, and other debris from your yard where rodents can hide. Bury wire fencing around the perimeter of sheds and other outbuildings to stop rodents from burrowing under them.
Regularly walk around the perimeter of your home, sealing any openings you discover. Remove food sources by keeping lids on trash cans and compost bins, vacuuming regularly, and storing your family’s food in the fridge or containers with airtight lids.