Temperature drives the move
When Michigan nights drop into the 40s, mice begin looking for warm, protected places to nest for winter. Heated homes, garages and sheds are ideal.
Harvest and landscaping changes
In communities bordering farmland, like many in Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe and northern Macomb counties, harvesting removes cover and food, pushing mice toward neighborhoods.
How to get ahead of it
Seal gaps and replace worn door sweeps in late summer, before activity starts. Exterior rodent stations placed ahead of the season intercept mice before they reach the house.
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