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found outside, but they can invade homes, building nests inprotected areas such as chimneys and under eaves.How do I stop bees, wasps and hornets fromgetting into my home or coming back?• These insects are all attracted to sweet foods,decaying materials and other insects, so sealor eliminate any food source.• Pollen and nectar are the main sources offood for bees, but they are also drawn tosweet, sticky food spills or food left out onplates.House and deer mice• House mice are grey rodents (with large ears and small eyes)that measure 2.5 to 3.5 inches (6.5 to nine centimetres). Thetail is usually the same length as the body.• Deer mice are grey to reddish brown rodents with two-tonetails and white undersides. They measure 2.8 to 3.9 inches(seven to 10 centimetres).Look for these signs:• Small droppings near food sources, gnawed holes in bagsand boxes containing food or garbage.• Listen for noises made by their running, gnawing andscratching to locate them in your home – especially duringthe evening and night when they are most active. If food isscarce, they will also be active during daylight hours.Where do you find mice?32