Just because your garage isn't the part of the home you live in doesn't mean you shouldn't have rodent control specialists on your property. If you see any signs of mouse or rat droppings, nests, or just suspect a rodent in your garage, you need to call for rodent control right away.
You have no idea how many rodents — or even what kinds of rodents — may be living in your garage area. Even without a food and water source, mice, rats, and other vermin can choose your garage for nesting because of the quiet atmosphere, relative safety, and protection from the elements. Look out for rodents in your garage and other parts of your house during the cooler months when these pests try to come indoors for shelter.
Why does eliminating rodents in your garage matter? This guide will teach you why pest control is so important.
Your rodent problem may be worse than you think it is
If you have seen one rat or mouse, there may be more. You have no idea how many of these creatures are nesting in your home, so it's important that you have a rodent control specialist come to your home to make sure there are not many rodents living on your property. Your garage can house multiple nests of rodents without you even realizing it and if you try to eliminate them yourself, you may not get them all.
Your rodent problem may come indoors
Vermin already living in your garage may be trying to get inside your home where it's even warmer and there's food, water, and better shelter to be had. Mice and rats can easily find their way inside your house if they are already in your garage, so make sure you get rid of these creatures as soon as you can to eliminate the likelihood they'll get inside as well.
When you have a rodent control specialist come to your home, have them eliminate rodents in the garage first, then have the rest of the home and porch areas examined for the vermin. Your home may need multiple treatments to fully remove all rodents from your property.
If you see a single rat or mouse in your garage, it's already time to call a rodent control specialist. These experts use several techniques to remove vermin from your property so you can live comfortably in your own home again. Call your local pest control specialist for any rodent control issue you have.