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Rodents can be drawn to certain areas in your home. Let's take a closer look at the spots that could be attracting them.
Kitchen.
Your kitchen offers plenty of possible food sources for rodents, including: pantry, cabinets, crumbs, uncovered food, trash cans, food scraps in the sink. To help keep rodents out of your kitchen, take these steps.
Use a trash can with a lid and empty it frequently. Keep counters and floors free of crumbs. Clean up food and beverage spills immediately. Store food in airtight containers. Rinse sink daily to remove food scraps. Run garbage disposal, if present.
Attic.
Your attic may remain undisturbed for long periods, making it a quiet nesting place for rodents. Stored cardboard boxes and their contents, exposed wooden beams, and insulation can provide plentiful food and nesting material. Rodents can chew on wires, creating a potential fire hazard.
Keep wires protected or hidden. Repair roof damage, replace missing shingles, and seal gaps as soon as they're detected. Make your attic less enticing by storing items in plastic boxes.
Garage.
Like your attic, the garage may offer ideal conditions for rodents to thrive. But you can take steps to help prevent them from taking up residence.
Use rodent-proof material to fill in any gaps to the outside. Remove food and nesting sources by storing items in plastic boxes. Ensure any entrances to the main house are properly sealed. Clutter can offer rodent hiding places.
Consider storing items on shelves or hooks, off the ground. Ensure any windows and doors are properly sealed.
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Rodents are opportunists: a gap under the garage door, clutter in the attic, or food left out in the kitchen is all the invitation they need to move in.
The kitchen, attic, and garage are among the most common hotspots in the home. Sealing food in airtight containers, keeping surfaces clean and blocking up any gaps or entry points can all help make your home less attractive to rodents.
If you're in need of professional rodent control, contact your local Western team today.