Does your warehouse have a rodent problem? It can be easy for a few rodents to hide out in a big warehouse. Small critters like mice and rats easily slip into warehouses through open truck docks and other areas. Once inside, they may have everything they need to live amongst the boxes and pallets. This article will discuss rodent removal for warehouses and other commercial storage facilities.
How Rodents Enter a Warehouse
While mice and rats can slip through tiny cracks and openings in walls or the roof, they can also take advantage of regular openings in the space. Rodents can sneak in when truck bays or other doors stay open for extended periods. They may also enter a facility via the HVAC system. Lastly, mice and rats may sneak into your warehouse via packages or crates. Rodents can take a ride on trucks or containers, travelling long distances by accident to your facility.
Where Rodents Hide Within a Warehouse
Once inside, where do they go? Rats and mice will make their home wherever they feel safe and hidden. This could be in a pile of old pallets, within the walls, or inside product boxes. They can also hide out inside the HVAC system. They may dig tunnels through insulation or gnaw their way into boxes. Additionally, they may build nests among softer materials where possible.
Holiday Seasons and Rodents
Warehouses often have advantageous openings for rodents, and are more protected from the elements than the outdoors. With increased shipping and colder temperatures, winter is an opportune time for rodents to move into your facility. Even facilities that do not handle food products can be an attractive shelter for rodents. A colony of rats or mice can quickly breed and multiply. Don’t let your facility become overrun. If you see signs of a rodent infestation, act fast. Contact a trusted wildlife removal service to handle your rodent problem.
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New York/New Jersey Wildlife Removal Inc. has extensive experience in the clearing of wild rats and mice from warehouses. Our service areas include greater New York City, Yonkers, Westchester, and Rockland County, all five boroughs, and most of New Jersey. We also offer 24-hour emergency removal services.