🍂 Pumpkin Spice & Mice: The Fall Pest Invasion (and How to Stop It)

Cozy cabin in autumn woods

Don't Let Pests Crash Your Cozy Fall

Why critters love autumn as much as you do (and how to keep them out).

Ah, fall. The season of cozy blankets, pumpkin spice lattes, and crisp golden leaves. But here’s the thing no one puts on Instagram: while you’re sipping cider, pests are plotting their autumn takeover of your home.

Yep... mice, squirrels, raccoons, and even spiders are packing their bags right now. They’re not after your pumpkin pie (okay, maybe they are), but mostly, they’re looking for warmth, shelter, and food as the temperatures drop.

Why Fall is Prime Pest Season

To a rodent, your warm home is basically a neon sign reading: "Vacancy: Free Snacks & Cozy Beds Available!"

  • ❄️ Colder Weather: When nights get chilly, pests head indoors.
  • 🍂 Food Scarcity: Gardens die off, so they head for your pantry.
  • 🏠 Survival Mode: Rodents breed in fall to set their families up for winter.

👉 Pro tip: A mouse only needs a hole the size of a dime to get in!

The Unwanted Guest List

🐭 Mice & Rats

The ultimate freeloaders. They chew wires, leave droppings, and multiply fast.

🐿 Squirrels

Cute outside, destructive inside. They love chewing electrical wiring in attics.

🦝 Raccoons

Strong and clever. Fall is their busy season for raiding trash cans.

🕷 Spiders & Roaches

Looking for warmth. Nobody wants them camping out in the bathroom.

🚩 Spot the Signs Early

  • ✅ Droppings in cupboards or pantries.
  • ✅ Scratching or rustling sounds at night in the walls.
  • ✅ Chewed food packaging or wires.
  • ✅ Overturned trash cans or "mysterious" yard messes.

Keep Them Out (Without Losing Your Sanity)

Modern times call for modern pest control. No messy traps, no dangerous poisons.

Pest Repeller Ultimate AT

INDOORS: Pest Repeller Ultimate® AT

Drives away mice, rats, roaches, and spiders using ultrasonic sound. It also uses Electro-Vibrawave technology to turn your home's wiring into a pest repeller deep inside the walls.

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The Guardian Pest Repeller

OUTDOORS: The Guardian™

For raccoons, squirrels, and stray critters messing with your yard. It combines sonic/ultrasonic sounds, predator calls, and a thermal motion sensor to create a "No Trespassing" zone.

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Reclaim Your Fall

The only guests you should be entertaining this season are friends, family, and maybe a slice (or three) of pumpkin pie.

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