Mice are resourceful—and in Edmonton’s colder months, they’re determined to find warmth and shelter. Unfortunately, your home can provide everything they need. Even the smallest cracks or openings around your house can become an entryway for mice.
At Birch Fumigators, we help homeowners understand how mice get inside and what to do about it. Our humane pest control solutions focus on sealing up entry points, safely removing mice, and preventing them from coming back.
Why Mice Enter Homes
Mice are driven indoors by:
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Cold weather and snow
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Easy access to food (pet food, pantry goods, crumbs)
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Shelter for nesting
They don’t need much room—a gap the size of a dime is enough for a mouse to squeeze through.
Where Mice Get In
Here are some of the most common entry points we find in Edmonton homes:
Foundation Cracks
Over time, small cracks in the concrete or foundation walls allow mice to tunnel through and gain access to the basement or crawl spaces.
Gaps Around Utility Lines
Wiring, plumbing, air conditioner lines, and gas lines often have small openings where they enter the house. These are prime locations for rodent entry.
Unsealed Door and Window Frames
Weather stripping wears down, and doors or windows may shift slightly over time—leaving enough room for a mouse to slip through.
Vents and Exhausts
Dryer vents, attic vents, and kitchen exhausts without proper screening are open invitations for mice.
Garage Doors and Basement Windows
The rubber seals at the bottom of garage doors often degrade. Old window wells and basement windows may also be improperly sealed.
Rooflines and Soffits
Mice are excellent climbers. They’ll scale siding or nearby trees to reach your roofline, entering through gaps in soffits or eaves.
How to Keep Mice Out
At Birch Fumigators, we offer mice pest control that includes:
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Thorough inspections to identify where mice are getting in
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Humane trapping and removal of any current rodent activity
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Exclusion services that seal off entry points to keep mice out for good
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Advice on sanitation and storage to reduce attractants
We also offer ongoing protection through our General Pest Program, which includes regular inspections and maintenance.
Why Choose Birch
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We use unmarked vehicles to protect your privacy
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We offer eco-friendly, humane rodent control
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Our team is local and experienced, with over 120 years of trusted service in Edmonton
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We provide long-term solutions, not just quick fixes
Need Help with a Mice Problem?
If you’ve seen droppings, heard scratching, or found chewed materials around your home, you may have a mouse issue. Contact Birch Fumigators for discreet and effective service from a team that knows Edmonton homes inside and out.
Schedule your inspection today.