There’s a familiar kind of silence (and terror) that comes with realizing you weren’t alone in the kitchen after all. Sometimes, the sight of a mouse darting under the fridge can make even the calmest person freak out. Before you start spiraling, know that most mice usually don’t show up just because your home is dirty , though that doesn’t help.

In most cases, mice are lazy, opportunistic creatures, meaning they prefer to take the easiest path inside, especially when warmth, food, or shelter are close by. We asked a couple of pest control experts what attracts mice to your home, and what small changes can drive them out. Here's how to keep your home off their radar.

Garrett Thrasher , pest control expert and co-owner of Thrasher Termite & Pest Control

Daniel Baldwin , BCE, CCFS,

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