--- title: Why Do I Have Mice in My Home in the Summer? description: Mice aren't just a winter problem - Learn why mice are in your Massachusetts home in the summer. 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 # Why Do I Have Mice in My Home in the Summer? By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Jul 8, 2022 10:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/why-do-i-have-mice-in-my-home-in-the-summer-massachusetts#comments-listing) ### [Mice](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/)are a household pest that many of us associate with winter. Homeowners tend to notice mouse activity ramping up when the weather begins to cool, and mice are seeking food and a place to hunker down to avoid the harsh winter elements. This is relatively common knowledge, so if you’re experiencing mouse activity in your Massachusetts home during the summer, you’re probably wondering why. ## Aren’t Mice a Winter Pest? ## ![Why Do I Have Mice in My House in the Summer Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RODENTS/FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg?width=203&name=FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg) ### It is a misconception that mice are [only a problem in the winter](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/what-happens-to-mice-in-the-winter-massachusetts-rhode-island), when they are drawn inside by warm air currents flowing from small cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation. While it’s true that [mice](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-mice-spread-lyme-disease-in-hanover-ma)are perfectly happy outdoors in the warmer months with plenty of food and water sources and no need to escape the cold, our homes are still attractive options for curious, wandering rodents. ## Why Am I Seeing Mice in My Home in the Summer? #### Mice can enter your home in the summer for some of the same reasons they’ll invade in winter. ### Access – old or new. Once mice establish an entry point, they will use it over and over no matter the season. There may also be new cracks or openings caused by harsh winter conditions. Remember, mice only need an opening the size of a dime to squeeze inside. ### Escape from heat. Yes, mice come inside in the winter to stay warm, but they will also seek relief from the heat. You may also see [increased activity](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/signs-of-rodent-infestation-weston-ma)as temperatures rise and mice begin to vacate a hot attic space. ### Harborage areas. The presence of overgrowth, leaf litter, yard debris, and wood piles makes your property ideal for nesting. Branches touching your home provide a highway to the indoors. ### Food. Access to food sources, such as gardens, fruit trees, compost, pet food, bird seed, or food left unsealed, is an open invitation to hungry mice. They may have what they need outdoors, but they won’t turn down food that’s inside! --- ## Don’t spend your summer battling a mouse infestation – that’s no fun in the sun. ### Mice can be incredibly difficult to eliminate, so when it comes to traps, bait, and [sealing entry points](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/rodent-proofing-your-home-massachusetts-rhode-island), it’s best to [call a professional](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/call-the-professionals-rodent-control-massachusetts-rhode-island). The experts at Burgess Pest are here to help, so you can enjoy this season uninterrupted by mice. 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