One of the biggest parts of animal control is getting rodent infestations cleared away. But how do rodents get into your home in the first place? Select Pest Control of Hebron, KY, is here to tell Cincinnati locals what to look for and how to stop the problem before it starts.

Rodents are primarily looking for food, warmth, and shelter when they try to get inside. A mouse or rat will take advantage of any opening they find to do this. Open doors and windows, of course, are the simplest ways for them to gain entry. A window left cracked for fresh air or one with a damaged window screen can be an invitation for unwanted visitors. Determined mice may even squeeze under doors.

When you’re looking for entrance points, you have to look beyond the obvious. Any crack or opening in your home can allow rodents access, even some that seem impossibly small. Look for spaces between your walls, cracks around your windows and doors, and gaps in your foundation. Check your chimney, your ventilation system, and even your plumbing. Examine your basement and garage especially well, as these can be prime places for rodents to sneak in.

Take note of all of the places in your home where mice and rats can enter, then take steps to keep them out. Sealing up any cracks or open spaces can help you sidestep the need for animal control before it ever becomes an issue.

Have the rodents already decided to make themselves at home? Call Select Pest Control at (513) 352-0080 to arrange a free inspection by a highly trained animal control specialist in Greater Cincinnati. You can learn to identify common pests like the common mouse and the Norway rat on their website, or follow them on Twitter.