Article: Colder Weather Brings Critters Inside.

Tips to Help Prevent Pests from Sneaking Inside Your Home

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Snuggling in front of the fireplace on a crisp autumn night might not be as enjoyable if you see a rodent running across the floor. As colder temperatures creep in, so do rodents - venturing inside homes in search of warmth and shelter.

Among the most destructive vertebrates in existence, mice and rats can chew through wood, plaster and electrical wiring. Rodents also pose serious health threats - transmitting disease-causing organisms, such as Hantavirus and salmonella, through urine, droppings and bites. Unfortunately, your home provides the ideal winter ...

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