SeasonalJune 2025
Why rodents move indoors in winter
Roof rats and mice seek warmth and shelter as temperatures drop — and your roof space is inviting.
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As winter arrives, rodents look for warm, dry shelter — and roof spaces, garages and wall cavities fit the bill. Scratching noises at night are often the first sign.
Rodents gnaw wiring and contaminate food areas, so it's worth acting on activity. Effective control combines baiting or trapping with exclusion: sealing the gaps around pipes, vents and the roof line that let them in.
Baiting alone won't prevent new rodents entering through the same openings, so exclusion is the part that makes control last.