Yes. Rats and mice remain active year-round in Los Angeles, and fall can change where they look for food and shelter.
Rodent season in Los Angeles does not have the same sharp beginning and end it may have in a colder climate. Mild temperatures allow rats and mice to remain active year-round. But seasonality still affects their behavior and cooler, rainier weather does still tend to send them indoors.
Whenever the local climate cools down or natural food sources dry up, rodents must adapt to survive. These shifting outdoor conditions influence both their daily travel paths and the types of shelter they ultimately choose to occupy.
Homes, as far as rodents are concerned, are great places to hide. Garages, crawl spaces, attics, wall voids, sheds, dense landscaping, and areas beneath decks can all give them the comfort they need in the cooler season.
Food sources also help keep them nearby. Trash, fallen fruit, pet food, bird seed, compost, outdoor cooking residue, and improperly stored pantry goods can all make a property more useful to rodents.
In Los Angeles, to help keep rodents out, it helps to think about how they can get in. More obvious entry points include garage doors, exterior doors, foundations, utility lines, and damaged screening. But roof rats, common around here, can climb trees and vines, as well as homes themselves, which means attic vents and eaves can provide access as well. In the fall, it’s a good idea to check for potential gaps around your home so you can seal or repair them before winter.
It’s also wise to reduce food sources and clutter in storage areas. That will give them less to eat if they manage to get inside and fewer places to hide so, if they do, they’re easier to spot and they don’t have as much material ready to shred for nests.
If rodents are active around or getting into your Los Angeles property, Mosquito Squad of Los Angeles can help identify rodent activity and determine an appropriate control approach. Call (818) 350-8870 or request a free quote online.
