(BPT) - When you think of fall, you likely picture changing leaves, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and other hallmarks of the coziest season. But humans aren't the only ones enjoying autumn. As the weather cools, mice and rats start seeking shelter from the cold inside your home.
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