Rodents have been known to chew through concrete!
Rodents access structures from the exterior using gaps and holes. A favourite is at ground level, where mice and rats can easily explore along hidden cracks and crevices where they feel protected to tuck themselves into tight spots and work on chewing to gain access.
As a means to communicate to each other and help navigate their way in and out of a structure, rodents lay down chemical pheromone trails along points of access - this means any transient rodent walking past can pick up on the scent and explore the equivalent of a blinking neon sign saying "come this way"!
Once inside, rodents will move through the shared structural space and utility lines between units or levels of a buildings, easily pushing up to the attic.
My house looks tight, but is it really?
A sure way to tell whether your building has ground level concerns is running your hand along the seam between the siding and foundation and feeling for holes which aren't obvious to a human-eye. Often the building envelope will have plastic bug screen along this seam, which although well suited for ventilation it is also the perfect spot for rodents to chew directly through and have a highway straight into a building interior.
Other areas to look out for are around utility lines, open vents, under and around doors. Look out for sneaky spots on the edge of garage doors where mice can squeeze through.
Being aware of structural additions and renovations beyond the build's original foundation, dirt floor crawl spaces and discontinued utility lines will help to understand where rodents may be entering from.
How do I get rodent-free, guaranteed?
Living with rodents in your home can be a stressful time, but it doesn't have to be. Rodent proofing your building is easy when you know what to look for. Using premium commercial grade rodent proof materials, our team will seal up any size building to stop the flow of rodents into a structure. Once completed, a one way door is installed for rats to exit within 24-48 hours. Any mice locked inside will be removed through a targeted humane poison-free trapping program.
Anything short of this is like bailing water out of a sinking ship without plugging any holes. Contact our pest proofing team to find out how we can get you rodent-free with a warranty on re-entry.