Mice, particularly house mice, are the most commonly encountered rodent pest that people find in their homes. They tend to make nests out of whatever unused materials they can find, and often begin to infest homes by crawling or digging through tight holes in walls. Typically, mice invade homes during colder months as they search for a food source. Here’s what you should know about what food mice gravitate toward and how to prevent them from making a mess in your home.