The first we knew about it was when we looked between 2 chairs in the dining room and saw it looking up at us.
How hot is the attic at night in summer rodents.
Mice and rats tend to explore a fair bit more during summer than they do during other seasons.
If you have rats in the attic do not think they will stay there and not visit the rest of the house.
At that time we started hearing noises in the attic.
We had our home resided this summer.
Not only are mice difficult to get rid of it is important that all of the mice are completely removed and their entry points discovered and sealed.
If you have mice in your attic or anywhere for that matter it is best to call a professional pest control company to take care of the problem.
The best way to get rid of rats and mice is to use the classic wooden snap traps or bait traps.
No matter what type of rodent you are dealing with there is always something you can do to manage your situation.
I was surprised because it was 100 degrees outside heat index was 108 and the attic heat would have been much much hotter guessing 130 140.
Roof rats aka black rats often build nests in attics.
Because they need water daily they tend to nest where water is readily accessible.
Rodents are already naturally drawn toward structures because of their smell and the cover they provide.
If you have rodents or you want to be sure to keep them out give us a call.
Hello david i sent this to your other email to.
Mice will then choose to move to a cooler location and can end up causing problems and making a home for themselves in cooler places like your basement or behind cabinets during the summer months.
While they re sneaking around in the underbrush they tend to find ways to creep into homes.
Those hot summer days.
The usual places where rodents hide during the winter such as attics and in between walls can become incredibly hot during the summer months.
When it heats up in your attic all that rodent waste is going to heat up too and that is going to generate a smell.
Tips for removing animals commonly found in your attic rats and mice.
In fact on a recent vacation we had at least 2 rats living in the attic.