Host Chesley Elkins and co-host Brian Victor sit down with pest-control expert Mike Swanson for a deep dive into rodent behavior as the weather cools in Albuquerque. They cover why mouse calls soar this time of year, how to spot and seal the entry points (pet doors, dryer vents, crawl-spaces), and the key differences between the native deer mouse, the introduced house mouse, and packrats. Mike explains when poison is justified (and when it’s not), why glue-boards are discouraged, and how rodents cause costly property damage—beyond just being “gross.” They also tie in the ecological role rodents play here in the desert southwest, and offer practical tips for homeowners to stay ahead of infestations.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#ABQRodents #MousePrevention #PackratProblems #AlbuquerquePestControl #DeerMouse #HouseMouse #FallPestSeason #WhatsBuggingYouPodcast #AlbuquerqueJournal