Cooler Nights Are Coming! Make sure your home isn’t a cozy retreat for unwanted guests like rats and mice.
At Pest Store, we’re here to help you stay one step ahead of these unwelcome visitors with simple yet effective pest-proofing strategies.
Why Rodents Move Indoors in Cooler Weather
When outdoor temperatures fall, rodents start searching for warmth, food, and safe nesting spots. Your attic, garage, basement, or pantry can look like paradise to a hungry mouse or rat. Beyond being a nuisance, these pests can cause structural damage and pose health risks through droppings and contamination.
Pro Tips to Rodent-Proof Your Property
Seal Entry Points
Inspect your property for gaps, cracks, and holes around foundations, doors, windows, and utility lines. A mouse can squeeze through an opening as small as a coin! Use steel wool, caulk, and rodent-proof materials to block these pathways.
Keep It Clean
Rodents are attracted to easy food sources. Store food in airtight containers, promptly clean up crumbs and spills, and secure trash in sealed bins both indoors and out.
Declutter and Organize
Cluttered areas like storage rooms, attics, and garages provide perfect hiding spots. Keep these spaces tidy, and consider storing items in sealed plastic bins rather than cardboard boxes.
Trim Back the Outdoors
Overhanging branches, dense shrubs, and vines can give rodents easy access to roofs and walls. Trim vegetation and keep landscaping neat to discourage rodent activity.
Use Rodent Control Products Early
Set traps and bait stations before signs of infestation appear. At Pest Store, we offer a variety of professional-grade traps, repellents, and rodent-proofing products to suit your needs.
Stay Protected All Season Long
By acting now, you can prevent rats and mice from making themselves at home. If you’re unsure where to start, visit our website on www.peststore.co.za for expert advice and quality products designed to keep your property pest-free.