How to Prevent Rodent Infestations While You Are on Vacation

Leaving your home for several days or weeks can increase the risk of a rodent infestation. Homes in Yuba City are especially vulnerable during seasonal shifts when mice and rats look for food, water, and shelter.

If you are planning a trip, take these steps before you leave to reduce the risk of coming home to rodent activity.

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Why Vacant Homes Attract Rodents

Rodents look for three basic resources:

• Food

• Water

• Shelter

When a home is quiet and undisturbed, rodents can explore entry points without interruption. Crumbs, trash, pet food, small plumbing leaks, and unsealed gaps create opportunity. Human activity usually deters movement. When that activity stops, rodents move in.

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10 Steps to Help Prevent Rodents Before Leaving Town

Remove All Accessible Food

Store dry goods such as rice, cereal, pasta, and pet food in sealed containers. Do not leave food in thin packaging.

Empty All Trash

Remove indoor garbage and ensure outdoor trash bins are tightly closed and positioned away from the structure.

Deep Clean the Kitchen

Wipe down counters, sweep and mop floors, and remove grease buildup. Even small crumbs can attract rodents.

Eliminate Water Sources

Fix leaking faucets, empty sink basins, and remove standing water from plant trays or laundry areas.

Inspect for Entry Points

Check around garage doors, attic vents, utility lines, crawl space openings, and foundation gaps. Mice can enter through openings the size of a dime.

Secure the Garage

Garages are one of the most common rodent entry areas in Yuba City homes. Ensure door deals are intact and food is not stored openly.

Trim Vegetation Back

Cut back shrubs and tree branches touching the home. Rodents use these access routes to rooflines and attics.

Remove Outdoor Food Sources

Do not leave bird seed, animal feed, or pet food outside while you are away.

Store Pet Bowls

Do not leave pet food or water bowls out during extended trips away.

Consider Preventative Monitoring

If your home or your neighbor's home has had rodent issues in the past, preventative inspection and monitoring before, during, and after travel by a professional pest control company like Solution Pest Services can reduce risk.

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Common Rodent Entry Points in Yuba City Homes

In Yuba City, rodents most commonly enter through:

• Attic vents

• Roof line gaps

• Crawl space openings

• Plumbing penetrations

• Garage door seals

• Foundation cracks

Agricultural areas and open land surrounding Yuba City and Marysville increase seasonal rodent pressure, especially during harvest and cooler weather.

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Rodent Control in Yuba City, Marysville, and Plumas Lake

Preventative steps reduce risk, but established infestations often require structured treatment and entry point correction.

Solution Pest Services provides professional rodent control throughout Yuba City, Marysville, Olivehurst, Linda, Plumas Lake, and surrounding Yuba-Sutter communities. Services focus on identifying entry points, reducing active populations, and helping limit reinfestation over time.

If you are planning extended travel or have noticed signs of rodent activity, addressing the issue early can prevent more extensive damage later.

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