๐ญ 10 Places Mice Enter Homes (Most Homeowners Never Check)
After hundreds of rodent exclusion jobs, these are the most common entry points I find around houses.
Most infestations start from just one small opening.
Here are the first places I inspect:
1๏ธโฃ Garage door corners โ tiny gaps where the frame meets the concrete
2๏ธโฃ AC line penetrations โ holes where refrigerant lines enter the wall
3๏ธโฃ Hose bibs โ the water spigot on the side of your house
4๏ธโฃ Crawlspace vents โ damaged screens or loose vent covers
5๏ธโฃ Roof returns โ where two roof lines meet
6๏ธโฃ Utility penetrations โ cable, electrical, and gas lines entering the house
7๏ธโฃ Foundation cracks โ especially near pipes
8๏ธโฃ Attic vents โ bent or damaged vent screens
9๏ธโฃ Under siding gaps โ especially where siding meets the foundation
๐ Old repair spots โ areas rodents previously chewed open
Hereโs something most people donโt realize:
If a hole is about the size of a dime or quarter, a mouse can usually squeeze through it.
Rodent control isnโt just traps and poison.
The real solution is finding and sealing the entry point.
Quick question for homeowners here:
Have you ever actually **found where mice were getting in