How to keep mice and rats out of your loft
Lofts are warm, quiet and full of insulation to nest in, which is exactly why rodents love them.
Signs of rodents in the loft
- Scratching or scurrying at night
- Droppings on boards or insulation
- Chewed cables, boxes or pipe lagging
- Shredded insulation or nests near the eaves or water tank
How they get in
Common routes are gaps at the eaves, holes where pipes and cables enter, damaged roof tiles or soffits, and up through cavity walls from ground level.
Keeping the loft rodent-free
- Check the eaves and pipe entry points and seal gaps
- Store boxes off the floor and keep the space tidy
- Place MintGuard balls near the hatch, the water tank, the eaves and anywhere you've seen droppings
- Swap the balls every 30 to 60 days through the colder months
When to call a professional
If you're hearing activity every night or finding fresh droppings daily, you may have an established nest. Call a pest controller, then use MintGuard to help stop new arrivals.
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