Like many warm-blooded animals, rodents must have shelter, water and food. When they can’t find those things outdoors, they’ll look for alternatives — and your Fort Myers home is an enticing alternative.
Rats preferred foods, such as grains and fruits, but if those aren’t available, they are willing and able to eat just about anything they can find in your garbage, dog or cat food bowls, or compost pile, and even inside your house and pantries. If you have unsecured garbage cans, or food is left outdoors for pets, have bird feeders, or even a vegetable garden, your home could be a good target for rodents. This is why it’s important to make sure you’re not creating a welcoming environment around your home and yard.