Pests

How to Protect Furniture in Storage From Mice

Beautiful tufted leather couch with library in background, white mice in foreground.

To protect furniture in storage from mice, thoroughly clean all items, wrap them in rodent-resistant materials, elevate them off the ground, and use natural or chemical repellents around the storage area. Regular inspections and sealing entry points are also key.…

Pantry to Pasture: House Mouse vs Field Mouse

House mouse vs field mouse.

If you’ve ever spotted a tiny blur darting across your pantry floor or heard suspicious scratching behind the walls, you’ve probably wondered: What kind of mouse is that? Not all mice are created equal — and knowing the difference between…

How Do Mice Survive in the Attic?

Cartoon mouse in hot attic.

How do mice survive in the attic? It’s a sauna up there in the summertime, and in the winter, it’s cold, barren, and inhospitable. Mice… are resourceful little creatures. They don’t need much to survive—just a bit of warmth, nesting…

Rat Poison Talk From a Farmwife: My Best Strategy

Farmwife kneeling down among chckens; bottle of poison and rat.

Rat & Mouse Poison: What Works, What Backfires, and What You Should KnowIf you’re staring down a rodent invasion and thinking poison is your silver bullet—hold that thought. This post dives into the gritty truth behind commercial rodenticides, from bait…

How to Get Rid of Rats Without Poison

Girl doing a karate chop; rats flying away as she hitst hem.

Rats may be resourceful survivors, but that doesn’t mean they’re welcome guests in your home or garden. If you’re dealing with a rodent problem and want to learn how to get rid of rats without poison, here are alternatives. You…