It's the night before Christmas when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The famous poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” also called “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822 and has been a holiday tradition ever since.
Hopefully, there are no mice in your Long Island home now, stirring or otherwise, and hopefully, the festivities are underway, with family traditions in full swing. As a family-owned and operated business, we know the importance of taking time to celebrate this time of year.
An important side note to remember, however, is that rodents can sometimes infiltrate the home this time of year, as temperatures drop and our furry friends seek shelter. Your home may be particularly critter-friendly with all of the lighting wires for chewing and perhaps a tree to climb. And let’s not even mention all of the cookies and treats.
As you tidy the house, wrap your gifts, and make all the other holiday preparations, just take a brief moment to take special note of anything amiss that may indicate an unwelcome guest and the need for some Long Island rodent control measures:
- Chewed wires
- Bedding, perhaps with wrapping paper or other soft materials
- Scurrying sounds from walls and other small spaces
- Droppings
Take care of your mouse in the house before he causes any problems that may impede your holiday traditions, which can be as minor as stealing a cookie or gnawing on wrapped gifts, to as major as damaging electrical wires, which poses a real fire hazard.
But for now, Barney the termite dog is enjoying a nice holiday retreat nestled in front of the fire and the whole family is gearing up for the festivities. From our family to yours, we hope you are doing the same.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
