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Five hacks to rodent-proof your home

Rats and mice love our houses – especially the nice warm ceiling cavities and easily accessible pantries. They’ll take any opportunity they can to sneak in and make themselves at home. If you don’t want uninvited furry guests, then try these five hacks to rodent-proof your place.

Trim trees and hedges

Did you know an adult rat can jump up to 40 cm? They’re also excellent climbers. By keeping your trees and shrubs trimmed to at least 50 cm away from your roof’s guttering, you’ll make it much more difficult for rodents to access your ceiling and attic.

handsome young man gardener trimming hedgerow in a garden park outdoor

Seal all gaps around pipes, cables and wires

Rodents are experts at squeezing through tiny spaces. In fact, an adult rat can fit through a hole of just 20-25 mm in diameter. With mice, 6-7 mm is all they need. To keep them out of your home, seal all the gaps around your pipes, cables, and wires with tin plate, fine gauge mesh, or expanding foam.

Old PVC plastic water supply pipes installed under house in crawlspace. Hot and cold water plumbing system for bathroom sink and shower

Deal with gaps under exterior doors

Just as rodents can squeeze through holes, they can also wiggle through under-door gaps as small as 12 mm. You can stop them in their tracks by attaching a strip of bristle or solid rubber to the undersides of your doors.

Brown Wood Front Door of a White Siding Southern House

Your garage door

Your garage door is an easy spot for rats and mice to get in, especially if it is poorly fitting or crooked. Get it adjusted, so it fills the space evenly, or install a raised edge to create a snug fit.

Modern new garage door (sectional door)

Your garden

Our last tip to keep your property rodent-free is to not attract them to your garden in the first place. Clear away any leaf piles, rubbish, stacks of wood, or overgrown vegetation, as all of these things make great nests. Don’t provide a buffet for rats or mice either – pick up any fruit or nuts that have fallen off your trees and ensure your compost and rubbish bins are well sealed.

Seasonal raking of leaves in the garden. Concept of cleaning and caring for the garden. Man rakes withered and colorful leaves in the garden. Autumn cleaning before winter, spring cleaning garden.

If you’ve got any questions about rodent control, please get in touch!

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