How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Garage

How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Garage

Garages are one of the most common places for mice and rats to nest because they provide warmth, shelter, and easy access to food and water. If you've noticed rodent droppings, chewed materials, or scratching noises, it's important to act before a small problem becomes a larger infestation.

Keep Your Garage Clean

Rodents are attracted to clutter and places where they can hide. Sweep regularly and keep the garage organized to eliminate potential nesting sites.

Pay special attention to corners, shelves, and areas behind stored items.

Store Food Properly

Avoid storing pet food, bird seed, grass seed, or other food products in open bags. Use sealed plastic or metal containers to prevent rodents from accessing these food sources.

Reduce Clutter

Cardboard boxes, piles of paper, and unused items provide ideal nesting materials. Whenever possible, use plastic storage bins with tight-fitting lids and keep stored items elevated off the floor.

Seal Entry Points

Inspect your garage for openings around:

• Garage doors

• Utility lines

• Windows

• Foundation cracks

• Vents and weather stripping

Seal any gaps you find to help prevent rodents from entering.

Apply a Rodent Repellent

Treat common rodent entry points, corners, walls, shelving, garage doors, and other areas where mice and rats are active. Applying a rodent repellent according to the label directions can help discourage rodents from entering and nesting in your garage.

Regular inspections and routine treatments can help keep your garage protected throughout the year.