07/29/2026
Ever wonder how mice keep slipping inside your house? 🐭 You don't need to shell out thousands to stop them—here is an easy weekend DIY trick:
✏️ The Pen & Pencil Test
Walk around your home where different building materials meet (brick, siding, utility lines, foundations) and poke around with a pen or pencil. If it fits, a mouse can fit too!
🛠️ How to Fix It
Mice chew right through regular foam. Use this combo instead:
1. Copper mesh: Pack gaps tightly first. (Bonus: Unlike steel wool, copper doesn't rust or stain!)
2. Exterior spray foam: Seal right over the mesh to lock it in.
🏡 Prefer to let us handle it?
At McCracken Pest Control, minor rodent exclusion plus full coverage for ants 🐜, spiders 🕷️, and wasps 🐝 are always included in our regular service with zero upcharge.
Drop us a message or give us a call to lock down your home! 📞540-316-0014
What’s the weirdest pest surprise you've ever found in your house? Let us know below! 👇
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