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.
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.
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.
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.