What is Attracting Rodents to My Home?

Ever wonder "what is attracting rodents to my home"? Well, rodents are drawn to any place that offers them food, water, shelter, and easy entry points. If these conditions exist around your home, you’re more likely to face an infestation. Common attractants include:

• Garbage that isn’t sealed or is left outside.

• Pet food stored in open bags or sitting in bowls.

• Cluttered indoor spaces that create dark, hidden nesting areas.

• Woodpiles stacked against or near the house.

• Overgrown plants, shrubs, or tall grass that provide cover outdoors.

• Small cracks, gaps, and holes around the foundation, doors, or siding.

Once inside, rodents quickly find what they need to survive and reproduce, which makes the problem worse over time. By reducing these attractants and sealing off entry points, you can make your home far less appealing to them.

Large Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) seen from the living room window, leaving the homeowner HORRIFIED!