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Is That Noise in the Attic? How Rodents Invade Homes in Summer Months Too
Most people associate rodent problems with winter. After all, cold weather sends mice and rats indoors in search of warmth, right? While that’s true, it doesn’t mean you’re in the clear during the summer. In fact, summer rodent activity is more common than many homeowners in the White Mountains realize.
At Neff Exterminating, we receive dozens of calls each summer from families who hear noises in the attic, find droppings in the garage, or discover chewed wires and insulation. If you’re wondering whether rodents are a seasonal issue—think again. Here’s why rodent invasions happen in summer and how to keep your home safe.
Why Rodents Invade in the Summer
While winter is often when rodents seek shelter indoors, summer offers its own set of conditions that can attract them:
- Easy food access: Outdoor barbecues, pet food, and open trash bins all draw in hungry rodents.
- Breeding season: Summer is peak reproduction time for many rodent species. One pair of mice can produce several litters in just a few weeks.
- Overgrown landscaping: Tall grass and untrimmed shrubs offer hiding spots close to your home.
- Attics and crawlspaces: These areas are warm, quiet, and undisturbed—perfect for building nests.
The result? Summer rodent infestations are more common than you might think, especially in areas like Show Low, Snowflake, and Taylor, where rural surroundings give rodents easy access to homes.
Signs You May Have a Rodent Problem This Summer
If you’ve noticed any of the following, you might be dealing with unwanted visitors in your attic or walls:
- Noises like scratching, squeaking, or movement—especially at night
- Droppings in attics, garages, or around the pantry
- Chewed wires, cardboard, or food packaging
- Nesting materials like shredded insulation, paper, or fabric
- A musky odor, often strongest in enclosed spaces
If you spot any of these signs, it’s time to take action. Waiting only allows the problem to grow—literally. A single mouse can turn into dozens in a matter of weeks.
Why DIY Isn’t Enough
Snap traps and over-the-counter repellents may offer temporary relief, but they often miss the root of the issue. Most DIY solutions don’t address the full infestation or prevent rodents from coming back. Rodents are smart, and they adapt quickly. If you don’t remove them properly, they’ll relocate—and come back stronger.
That’s where professional help becomes critical.
How Neff Exterminating Stops Rodents for Good
Our rodent control process is designed to eliminate existing pests and prevent future problems. Here’s how it works:
1. Thorough Inspection
We examine your attic, crawlspace, foundation, garage, and utility entry points to identify signs of activity and vulnerabilities.
2. Targeted Elimination
Using safe and effective methods, we remove active rodents from your home without putting your family or pets at risk.
3. Entry Point Sealing
We close up access points rodents may use to re-enter, including gaps in siding, eaves, vents, and foundation cracks.
4. Follow-Up and Monitoring
Our team checks back in to ensure rodents are gone—and stay gone. We offer ongoing protection plans if needed.
Visit our Pest & Rodent Control page for full details on how we protect homes year-round.
Keep Rodents Out With These Summer Prevention Tips
- Keep trash sealed and stored away from the house.
- Trim shrubs and trees away from your home’s exterior.
- Don’t leave pet food outside overnight.
- Seal entry points around vents, pipes, and doors.
- Inspect sheds, garages, and storage buildings for signs of activity.
Serving Homes Across the White Mountains
Neff Exterminating is proud to serve communities throughout the White Mountains region, including:
View all our service areas here: www.neffexterminatinginc.com/select-your-area
Don’t Wait for Summer Rodents to Take Over
If you hear noises in the attic or suspect a rodent issue, contact Neff Exterminating right away. Acting early can save you hundreds in repairs and give you peace of mind.
Call us today at (928) 536-6862 or request service online here.
Neff Exterminating: Protecting homes, businesses, and families across the White Mountains—year-round.
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