Why Rodents Come Inside in Fall
Rodents are resourceful. When it cools down and food becomes scarce, your attic, basement, or garage suddenly looks much more appealing than the outdoors. Signs you might already have unwanted guests include:
- Droppings along baseboards, pantries, or behind appliances
- Gnawed furniture, wires, or insulation
- Strange scratching or scurrying noises at night
- Unpleasant odors from nests hidden in walls or crawl spaces
Rodent-Proofing Your Home: Where DIY Falls Short
Many homeowners try DIY fixes: sealing holes, setting traps, or using chemicals. Unfortunately, these methods won’t entirely prevent or solve a rodent problem. Here’s why:
- Mice can squeeze through holes as small as a dime, so missing even tiny entry points leaves your home vulnerable.
- Traps may catch a few rodents, but they don’t address the whole infestation or prevent new intruders.
- Chemical repellents can be harmful if not applied correctly and may not be effective long-term.
Even the best DIY efforts often fall short because rodents are persistent, clever, and reproduce quickly.
Why Professional Pest Control Is Your Best Option
At got bugs?, we take a comprehensive, year-round approach to home pest control in Buckhead, Marietta, and throughout the North Atlanta metro. Our services include:
- Full home inspection and initial treatment: We identify all potential insect and rodent entry points, locate existing pest activity, and note conducive conditions. Based on our findings, we’ll perform an initial pest treatment to eliminate the current issue.
- Ongoing interior and exterior pest treatments: Every quarter, a pest control pro will return to treat the perimeter of your home to keep pests away. If indoor treatment is necessary, we’ll take care of that too!
- Free re-treatment for covered pests: If a covered pest problem arises between scheduled treatments, we'll come back out to re-service your home at no additional cost!
Hiring professionals isn’t just about removing the rodents you see; it’s about preventing the ones you don’t see yet. Our team knows local rodent habits, weather trends, and seasonal risks, giving your home the protection DIY can’t match.
Simple Steps You Can Take Now
Even if you hire professionals, there are a few things you can do today to help:
- Store food and pet food in sealed containers
- Keep your yard tidy by trimming bushes and tree limbs, and removing leaves and debris that could shelter rodents
- Inspect the house for cracks, gaps, and openings, and seal if necessary
- Fix leaky pipes and address other moisture problems
Keep Rodents Out All Year With got bugs?
A colder, drier winter means rodents could try moving in sooner than expected, but with the right plan, you don’t have to wait until they’re already inside. Locally owned and family-operated since 2006, got bugs? has the experience, tools, and local expertise to keep your home rodent-free and protect it from other pests all year.
Don’t let rodents take over your home. Contact got bugs? today to request a free quote and start rodent-proofing your home before winter arrives.
