--- title: Rodent-Proofing Your Home This Fall description: When temperatures begin to drop, it's time to rodent-proof your home - Here's how to make sure mice and rats stay outside this fall. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/RODENTS/RODENT%20CRAWLING%20ON%20CARPET.jpeg --- [![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 # Rodent-Proofing Your Home This Fall By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Nov 9, 2021 1:00:00 PM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/rodent-proofing-your-home-massachusetts-rhode-island#comments-listing)   If you’ve ever experienced a [rodent](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) problem in your home, chances are you’d rather not go through it again. [Mice and rats](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/protect-yourself-rodent-borne-diseases-new-england) are notoriously difficult to eliminate and can quickly become a homeowner’s worst nightmare, so when temperatures start to drop, it’s time for [rodent](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/rodent-awareness-week-2020)-proofing. Here are some tips for letting these persistent pests know they are not welcome to cozy up in your Massachusetts home this fall. ![Rodent-Proofing Your Home this Fall Massachusetts Rhode Island](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RODENTS/RODENT%20CRAWLING%20ON%20CARPET.jpeg?width=565&name=RODENT%20CRAWLING%20ON%20CARPET.jpeg) **Eliminate Food and Water Sources** - Store food in airtight containers, including pet food. - Keep pet dishes off the floor when possible. - Regularly wipe down counters and inside [cabinets](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/creatures-in-the-cupboard-how-to-prevent-pantry-pests); vacuum or sweep food prep and dining areas. - Take trash out regularly and make sure receptacles are sealed. **Take Away Their Shelter** - Keep clutter to a minimum indoors and out; when possible, storage items and boxes should be kept on shelves or otherwise off the floor. - Store firewood away from the home and elevated from the ground if possible. - Keep plants trimmed and mulch beds free of debris; make sure tree branches do not touch your home. **Deny Access** - Seal cracks and crevices in foundation and openings around pipes and utility chases – Mice need an opening only the size of a dime to gain access. - Ensure doors and windows close tightly and screens are intact.   Sometimes, even the most diligent of [DIY](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/help-us-help-you-diy-mouse-prevention)-ers have trouble keeping rodents away; that’s when it’s time to [call the professionals](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/dont-diy-rodent-control). The expert team at Burgess Pest Management comes armed with nearly a century of experience and the latest technology to keep mice and rats at bay - From [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) to [Home Sealer & Sanitizer](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) and insulation cleanouts with [TAP® Pest Control Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/), we’ve got a plan to keep you rodent-free this fall. For even more tips and information, download a free copy of our [2021 Fall Pest Guide](https://info.burgesspest.com/free-fall-pest-guide-massachusetts-rhode-island)! 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