Rats and mice can reproduce quickly and wreak havoc on your home. Therefore, if you notice signs of a rodent infestation, it is important that you take care of it quickly. Let’s take a look at some of the things that may attract them to your property.
Food
Just like you are attracted to the refrigerator when you’re hungry, rodents can be attracted to food they find in your home. Mice will eat anything from tiny crumbs to their own droppings if need be. Rats, mice and other rodents are also attracted to fruit, grain or anything else that their bodies can digest. If you see a rodent anywhere in your home, start taking steps to secure your pantry and the food within it.
Water
Water may be more important for a creature’s survival than food is. If a mouse or rat is able to find a source of water, they will come back to it over and over again. Many basements either get wet after it rains or otherwise do a poor job circulating humid air. This means that there is plenty of water or excess moisture to drink from, which means that you could see them in your home.
Warmth
When it gets cold outside, you generally come inside to get warm. A rodent will have the same mindset when the temperatures start to drop outside. Since they can squeeze into holes that are less than an inch around, a mouse or rat may be able to sneak into gaps in siding. They can also work their way into a basement, garage or attic if given the opportunity.
Rodents Love Dark and Hidden Areas
Rodents hate being out in the open because they have a lot of natural predators. They also don’t like the light because of the way that their eyes have evolved over time. Therefore, they would rather live in the dark crevices within your home where they won’t be seen. This makes it easier to both secure their own safety as well as to keep their young safe from being attacked by a cat or a human.
While rodents can be a nuisance, they can also be relatively easy to remove from a home. Calling a rodent control company can help you get rid of mice and rats and make sure that they don’t come back. This can make you home a safer, cleaner and more comfortable place to live.