Rodents are likely the largest type of pest you will have to deal with in your home. Mice and rats can seem gigantic when you compare them to the size of other common pests like roaches and ants. Their large size is a major reason why rodents can create so much fear for homeowners. Rodents can also cause big problems for both your home and the people living there. They can destroy books, boxes, and other items to create their nests. In addition, rodents have been known to chew on wires and cause serious damage to building materials. The bottom line is that you do not want to have rodents inside your home. Unfortunately, there are a number of reasons why rodents may love to be inside your house.
They are in a temperature-controlled environment
Your home can provide rodents with a temperature-controlled environment. Inside of a house they do not have to deal with extreme cold in the winter or extreme heat in the summer. Instead, they can enjoy a stable temperature throughout the year inside your home. There is not much you can do about this factor. You should not have to deal with an uncomfortable temperature inside your house in an effort to keep rodents out.
There is plenty of water available
Rodents need water to survive. Your home may be providing plenty of water for rodents. Areas where rodents often find water include under a leaking sink, in a slow draining tub, or in the kitchen sink where dishes are soaking. These examples show a few of the different ways rodents can find water in your home. If you continue to make it easy for rodents to get water, eradication will be an uphill battle.
It provides easy access to food
In addition to shelter and water, your home can provide rodents with easy access to food. The crumbs on the floor, dirty dishes in the sink, overflowing trashcan, and half-opened bags in the pantry all provide easy access to food. If you do not deal with food waste and food storage properly in your home then you will constantly be fighting against rodents and other types of pests.
Nest-building materials are readily available
The items that rodents use to build their nests can be easily found in most homes. Rodents often use paper, cardboard, and building materials such as insulation to create their nests. Most homes have a wide array of materials that are useful to rodents. It is difficult to completely remove any item that a rodent may possibly use for nest-building but keeping your home clean and organized will help you notice quickly if anything appears damaged or out of place.
Your home is an attractive place to rodents. There are a number of steps you can take to make it less attractive to this pest but, ultimately, you cannot remove every single element that is appealing to this pest. Fortunately, you can work with a pest control professional to get an extra layer of protection against rodents coming into your home.
