If rodents like rats, mice, and squirrels enter your home in search of food, water, and shelter, why do they
seem to spend so much time chewing on wires once they get inside? Wires aren’t a source of nourishment or a common material used for nesting, but they do serve another important purpose for these unwanted critters.
Why Rodents Enter Your Home
The cause of an infestation has little to do with the hygiene of your home and more to do with a rodent’s natural instinct to nest in a warm, quiet place. Some of the other reasons these creatures seek shelter in homes are to:
- Be near an abundance of food and water
- Hide from natural predators
- Create a safe nesting site for their young
- Avoid harsh weather conditions
However, once rodents find what they need inside your home, they can start to cause trouble by chewing on boxes, wood columns, and even wires. When rodents gnaw through cords and cables, it can create a wide range of problems for you, your budget, and your way of life.
Dangers of Rodents Chewing
Mice, rats, and squirrels have to chew to prevent the overgrowth of their teeth. That’s why you’ll often find them gnawing on tough materials as a way to file them. Not only can the chewing done by rodents cost your family in repair and replacement fees, but it can also pose serious health and safety risks. Some examples include:
- A shutdown of household electrical systems
- Setting off fire or security alarms
- Electrical sparks
- House fires due to electrical shortages
The best way to protect your home is to prevent a rodent infestation altogether — or, if you have an existing pest problem, to take care of it as soon as possible. But instead of trying to remove rodents on your own, turn to local professionals that will secure your home the safest ways possible.
Let Us Restore Your Peace of Mind
At Critter Control® of Tampa, we work endlessly to give you and your family the reassurance of a safe, rodent-free home. If there is evidence of rodent infestation, such as chewed wires, water leaks, or droppings, you can rely on our licensed technicians to clear out these guests, remove the mess, and take preventative measures to keep an infestation from occurring again. To schedule a free inspection in your home, please call us today.
