Do you have a crawl space underneath your home? If so, that space can be a perfect habitat for rats and mice. Let’s consider the conditions that attract rodents to your crawl space, some of the ways they get in, and where they go after they find their way in. As always, we’ll share some tips to help you address your pest problem. If you’d like professional assistance, contact Detect Termite & Moisture Services for expert pest control services.

What Attracts Rodents to a Crawl Space?

In nature, rodents live in small hiding places underneath wood debris and inside ground holes. They also live in logs, stumps, and tree cavities. The conditions they find in nature are also present in most crawl spaces. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you to find a mouse in your crawl space, particularly if it isn’t encapsulated.

Certain rodents are also attracted to damp environments and live near water sources. They are just as happy to live in a damp crawl space as they are in a sewer. Needless to say, you definitely don’t want these critters in your crawl space.

The conditions that attract rats and mice to your crawl space will also attract other pests. Termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-damaging pests have a close association with soil, moisture, and decaying wood.

How Rodents Get Into Your Crawl Space

There are many ways a rodent might access your crawl space. Once again, we’ll refer to crawl spaces that are not encapsulated. An encapsulated space is dry and protected. Here are the common entry points rats and mice use:

Rodents are resourceful animals with strong teeth and claws, and they can access crawl spaces through surprisingly thin gaps.

Your Crawl Space is Only the Beginning

Once rats or mice find their way into your crawl space, they’re not done. They will grow a population and start to explore ways to get up into your home. They’re attracted to heat and the smell of food, both of which can lure them up into your floors and walls. They may also get into your floor and wall voids for no other reason than to create a nest in a structural cavity. The voids inside your floors, walls, and ceilings remind rodents of where they nest in natural habitats.

How to Prevent a Crawl Space Pest Problem

Rats and mice can create trouble in your crawl space. They chew on wood and other building materials and create holes for other pests to enter your home. Here are a few ways to deal with these critters:

Professional Rodent Control with Detect Termite & Moisture Services

If you’ve already detected a rodent problem in your crawl space or elsewhere in your home, it’s best to contact a professional pest control company. At Detect Termite & Moisture Services, we offer expert rodent control solutions, including:

We also offer moisture control services to address crawl spaces that attract pests. Our solutions include:

When dealing with rats and mice, it pays to get a comprehensive solution for long-term rodent control. Contact Detect Termite & Moisture Services for expert assistance. Our trained professionals have the skills and experience to stop rodent activity, manage rodent populations, and seal rodents out of your crawl space. Request a free quote today!

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