Post-Storm Rodent Invasions in Coastal Areas

To many people, a coastal storm is one of the most relaxing, cozy weather events you can experience. But unfortunately, it can make your house feel much less cozy when you learn that many rodents use storms as an opportunity to get inside for protection. You see, the heavy rain, flooding, and wind damage caused by storms (plus the cleanup that takes place afterward) can displace rodents—that’s no secret.

But what you may not know is that intense storms can also open new structural gaps, move debris, and create temporary food and shelter opportunities for these pests. That’s why we always recommend inspecting your home after a heavy storm on the Jersey Shore. Your post-storm inspections should focus on new openings, damaged screens and vents, wet crawl spaces, displaced trash, and evidence of animals seeking dry shelter.

Why Rodents Keep Using the Same Routes and Shelter

While rodents can certainly be resourceful, they’re not the most creative of pests. If they’ve found shelter with access to food and water, you can bet they’ll return season after season as long as they feel safe doing so. After all, rodents don’t need much to survive. If they can find shelter near food and water that has a usable entry point, that’s enough for them to settle in, get comfy, and start building a nest.

That’s why visible animals are just a small part of the problem. If you see a couple of rats or mice here or there around your home, it can point to a bigger infestation lurking deep inside. And even if you remove one animal, improper food and seed storage, trash, clutter, vegetation, and sheltered voids can keep the pressure high.

Don’t forget, mice can be teeny-tiny. In fact, they can squeeze through openings roughly 1/4 inch wide, which means door corners, utilities, vents, roof transitions, crawl spaces, and attached structures all deserve close inspection if you suspect that you may have a rodent problem.

How to Make the Property Harder for Rodents to Use

The key to keeping rodents out is to make your home harder to access. If they can’t find a way in or locate nearby food and water, they’ll have to go elsewhere.

Here are a couple of ways you can safeguard your home:

• Seal appropriate gaps with durable rodent-resistant materials
• Repair screens, door sweeps, garage seals, and utility/vent openings without blocking required ventilation
• Store food, bird seed, pet food, and feed securely
• Keep trash covered
• Reduce clutter and exterior debris/harborage
• Monitor for fresh droppings, gnawing, nesting material, rub/traffic signs, and noises after repairs

When to Call for Professional Rodent Control in Mantoloking

If you’re tired of storms keeping infestations active in your home, it’s time to bring in the pros for rodent control in Mantoloking, NJ. Our first step is to inspect your home and find the entry points that let rodents back in each time. We’ll seal them up and remove any visible pests and nests we find along the way.

If you’re not satisfied with your treatment, you can call us within 14 days of your service, and we’ll return to reapply it at no extra cost. That’s the benefit of our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee—plus, a team that genuinely cares about your results. 

Need help with rodent control around your Mantoloking property? Call Mosquito Squad of the Jersey Shore at (732) 716-3346 or request a free quote online.