How Do Mice & Rats Get Into Phoenix Homes?

First, they don’t need a big hole to get inside

Mice and rats only need a small opening to slip indoors. In fact, a full-grown mouse can fit through an opening the diameter of a dime. If it chances upon a smaller hole, it can use its teeth to make it large enough for entry. A full-grown rat needs a slightly larger hole, but don't let its size fool you. A rat can fit through a gap about the diameter of a quarter.

Where are mice and rats most likely to enter homes?

There are a lot of ways mice and rats enter homes in Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County. Here are a few of the most common entry points:

• Openings under entry doors and garage doors
• Cracks in the foundation
• Gaps around utility lines
• Unsealed vents and air ducts
• Holes along the roofline
• Poorly sealed windows

The reality is any potential opening from the bottom of the house to the very top is a potential entry point for mice and rats and must be addressed.

What you can do to keep rodents out of your home

If you’re wondering if there’s anything you can do to prevent rodent problems in and around your home, the answer is yes. There are quite a few things you can do to make rodent-proof your home and make it less appealing to these destructive pests.

• Seal gaps around pipes, wire conduits, wires, and other low exterior wall penetrations.
• Seal roof penetrations.
• Repair holes in the roof.
• Replace damaged roof tiles.
• Replace old, worn-out, or damaged weatherstripping and door sweeps.
• Replace screens on doors and windows.
• Apply wire mesh to protect vent openings.
• Apply wire mesh to guard low-lying building materials that rodents are gnawing on.

Do professionals handle rodent-proofing?

Some do and some don't. If you live in Phoenix, Desert Hills, Arroyo Grande, or elsewhere in Maricopa County, contact Titan Pest Control to learn more about our Desert Guard service. Designed to keep rodents and other desert-loving pests out of homes, our exclusion service includes:

• A thorough inspection to identify openings and potential entry points.
• Implementation of insect and rodent exclusion strategies using professional-grade materials.
• A one-year warranty for material replacement and labor.

We also offer home pest control services that target rodents

In addition to our exclusion services, Titan Pest Control also offers year-round home pest control services that eliminate existing insect and rodent activity and provide ongoing protection against pests that are always trying to infest homes in our region.

It's easy to get started. At the first sign of a rodent problem (or even better, before) give us a call and speak with one of our friendly service team members. We can answer most of your questions right over the phone and schedule a visit from one of our friendly and experienced service technicians. We look forward to hearing from you!