Summer is prime time for uninvited furry guests, and they’re better at breaking in than most people realize. Rats and mice enter homes during summer to escape extreme heat, search for water, and find reliable food sources. Even more concerning, they can squeeze through tiny openings, including gaps around utility lines, damaged roof vents, and spaces under doors.

Here’s what surprises most Texas homeowners: a mouse only needs an opening the size of a dime, and a rat needs one no bigger than a quarter. If a pencil fits, so does a mouse. That’s how a small crack near your foundation turns into a full attic problem by August.

Hearing scratching in your walls or noticing droppings? Schedule a professional rodent inspection before a small issue becomes a major infestation.

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