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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Cynthia Lawrence

7 things that attract rats and mice to your home

A rat on a wooden floor next to a wall

It’s always a concern when you spot rats and mice in or around your property. And learning what attracts rats and mice to your home in the first place, will help to keep them away and prevent an infestation.

While rats and mice are very different in stature, preventative measures are the same. The key things such pests are all seeking are food, warmth and shelter — so it’s important to eliminate these sources wherever possible. In addition to being destructive to property, rodents are known to carry a host of diseases or trigger allergies that can put your family's health at risk.

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