The longer a car sits unused, the more attractive it becomes to rodents — and once they move in, the repair bills can be brutal. Consumer Reports lays out four practical steps to keep mice out before they make themselves at home.

The City of Cambridge’s Inspectional Services Department offers free exterior rodent control services through its Private Property Rodent Control Program. Since launching in 2021, the program has helped over 900 qualified residential properties by providing professional inspections, treatments, and follow-up visits. Residents also receive education on effective rodent prevention techniques. The City encourages community-wide participation, as sanitation and shared responsibility are essential to keeping neighborhoods rodent-free.

Uncover the truth about hantavirus: learn its risks, how to protect your family, and safe cleaning tips after spotting a mouse in your home.

The Medical Director briefed the Middletown Health and Environment Board on hantavirus risks, noting its rodent origins, diagnostic limits, and prevention measures; members asked about household and staff precautions and testing logistics.

Rodents are uninvited guests that not only make your living space unhealthy but also cause significant property damage. That’s why you…