Arizona’s changing temperatures, long dry spells, and rain can push rodents indoors. These rodents will look for shelter and safe nesting spots all year. Rodents that have successfully invaded a living space may stay out of sight and move through tight spaces. They may build nests in hidden areas. Homeowners who understand the favorite hiding places of rodents can keep their property protected. They can contact Green Mango Pest Control right away if they suspect an invasion. The company’s technicians are aware of how rats behave and breed, so they know where to find them. This allows them to easily assess the situation and tailor the treatment to it. More information about the company’s services is available at greenmangopest.com. Below are common hiding and nesting spots for rodents:
Attics
Attics trap the warmth, which makes them appealing to roof rats and house mice. These pests move along rooflines, jump onto branches, or climb wires to reach gaps in soffits or vents. They look for insulation that offers soft, dry material for nest building when indoors.
Attics stay quiet during the day, so rodents feel safe while they settle deep into corners. They chew through insulation, wiring, and duct wrap, which can lead to costly damage. Most homeowners do not notice the early signs because the activity stays above eye level.
Wall Voids
Rodents love the hollow spaces between walls. These voids offer shade, steady temperatures, and protection from predators. Mice travel along plumbing lines and electrical conduits to move from room to room without being seen.
Small entry points near baseboards, cabinets, or floor vents give them access to these hidden passages. Rodents use wall voids to store food, raise young, and stay sheltered through harsh weather.
Garages
Many garages stay warm through winter and hold plenty of storage boxes. Also, they may have small gaps at the door seal. Cardboard boxes are especially appealing to rodents, since they can be easily torn through.
Also, rodents can hide in tools, sports gear, holiday decor, and old clothes stacked along walls. Garages that connect to the main house allow rodents to slip through laundry room doors or gaps under water heaters.
Sheds and Outdoor Storage Units
Outdoor sheds offer shade from the intense Arizona sun, which gives rodents the shelter they want during the hottest months. These structures often sit on soil or gravel, with tiny gaps around the base that rodents slip through.
Sheds also hold gardening supplies, bags of soil, pool accessories, and old furniture. These materials offer warmth and security to rodents. Rodents will take advantage of cluttered or poorly sealed sheds. They nest under shelves, behind bins, or under stacked wood.
Rooflines and Eaves
Rooflines offer quiet spaces with shade, warmth, and access to food sources nearby, such as fruit trees or bird feeders. Rodents often settle under eaves, in gutter corners, or in voids under roof tiles. Clay tile roofs are especially appealing because the curved tiles create natural pockets. These pockets trap heat at night while staying cool enough in the day, giving rodents a protected location to nest.
Under Concrete Slabs and Patios
Norway rats may settle under slabs where soil stays cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Cracks, sewer lines, and drainage gaps around patios give them a route under the concrete. Rats dig into the soil, forming burrows and tunnels that spread outward. These burrows sit out of view, which allows colonies to grow unchecked. Rats may explore the house through gaps in the foundation or plumbing entry points as their population grows.
Kitchens
Kitchens give rodents easy access to food, moisture, and small hiding spots. Cabinets under sinks, gaps behind ovens, and the space under refrigerators stay warm and dark. Mice squeeze through holes around water lines, gas lines, or electrical cords and settle in these spaces. They nibble through food packaging, leave droppings along corners, and drag bits of insulation or paper to build soft nests. Kitchens also offer steady water sources from leaky pipes, condensation lines, and dishwashers.