--- title: How Does the Weather Affect Rodent Activity? description: Temperatures are dropping and we've had a few days of rain - here's how cool, wet weather affects rodent activity in Massachusetts. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/RODENTS/FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # How Does the Weather Affect Rodent Activity? By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Oct 19, 2022 12:00:00 PM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-does-the-weather-affect-rodent-activity-massachusetts#comments-listing) ## We've seen a significant change in the weather lately - temperatures are dropping, and we've had several days of rain. These conditions are not ideal for[rodents in Massachusetts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/), who prefer to be in warm, safe quarters. What's the perfect alternative to the cool, damp outdoors? You guessed it - our homes. ![Rodents in Massachusetts South Shore](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RODENTS/FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg?width=248&height=165&name=FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg)[Mice and rats](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/rodent-awareness-week-rodent-facts-homeowners-should-know-massachusetts) are pretty easy creatures to please: They like to stay warm, cozy, and close to a food source. That’s why you’ll frequently [find them](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-rodent-problem-massachusetts) in kitchens (often behind or under appliances) and in utility rooms or near hot water pipes. Rodents burrow or nest in the ground to stay safe from predators and harsh weather, sometimes using burrows to access the [interior of structures](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/ready-for-rodent-season-massachusetts-rhode-island). It is not uncommon to find burrows near your home, where  warm air currents from small cracks and crevices will lure rodents indoors. When heavy rain threatens to flood their burrows, there's only one option: Find another safe haven. Once rodents access the interior of your home, through [openings as small as a dime or quarter](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-mice-get-inside-south-shore-massachusetts), they find everything they need to comfortably wait out the colder months. If they have shelter, heat, and food, there's simply no reason for them to venture outside while the weather is less than desirable. To make matters worse, rodents are infamous breeders - if a couple of mice are cozy [in your home](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/rodent-proofing-your-home-massachusetts-rhode-island), they can quickly establish a full-blown infestation that is difficult to eliminate. A rodent infestation can spread [disease](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/protect-yourself-rodent-borne-diseases-new-england), cause structural damage, and compromise air quality. [Professional ](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/call-the-professionals-rodent-control-massachusetts-rhode-island)[intervention](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/call-the-professionals-rodent-control-massachusetts-rhode-island) is needed to safely and effectively eliminate the problem, followed by regular maintenance services to prevent reinfestation. The Burgess Pest team has everything we need to keep you rodent-free all year long, with [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) and [Home Sealer & Sanitizer + Insulation Cleanout](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) services - we're here for you, whatever the weather. 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