By Catherine Powell
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The pitter-patter of little feet is usually something that makes most folks smile, unless the sound is the result of rodents running overhead as they scamper through your attic. Living in the city means that rodents are everywhere. The reason most people don't see rats and mice all that often is because they're nocturnal by nature. That means when we go to bed they clock in for the night shift. Cagey by nature, they know how to avoid our pets while pursuing the three things that make life worthwhile: food, shelter, and mates. While wild creatures, they are not averse to setting up housekeeping in our homes or yards. Once entrenched, these furry little rascals can be extremely hard to evict. Worse still is the fact that any damage to your property caused by rodents is NOT covered by homeowner's insurance. The best way to deal with a rodent infestation is to avoid one. In today's blog I'll teach you ten ways to convince Mickey and Minnie to try someplace else other than your home to live in.