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Keeping Rodents Out Of Your Storage Unit

26 July 2016 by Anni Heikkinen

If you are planning on renting a storage unit to house your belongings long-term, keeping the enclosure free of pests will be important to ensure items do not become damaged. Areas that are not regularly frequented by people are prone to rodents if steps are not taken to keep them away. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your storage unit remains free of these intruders, eliminating the risk of an infestation within your allotted space as a result.

Inspect The Unit Thoroughly Before Signing An Agreement

It is important that the storage unit space you rent is properly maintained to keep pests from getting inside. Before signing a rental agreement, take the time to evaluate the structure to make sure it is secure against pest intrusions. If cracks are noticed in the walls or on the ceiling of the unit you are interested in renting, ask the storage unit manager if they could fill them with caulk before you bring your items to storage.

Check that the door has a flush seal to the ground to keep mice out. This can be tested by placing a piece of paper on the ground and closing the door on top of it. If there is resistance when you try pulling the paper out, the seal is adequate.

Check Through All Items Before Placing Them Into Storage

Before you place boxes of your belongings into your storage unit, take the time to check the contents for any signs of life. It is a good idea to remove all items from a box and then place them back inside to ensure there are no mice hiding inside the enclosure. Failing to take this step may lead to a storage unit full of babies if a pregnant mouse happened to be present amount your belongings. After a box is checked for pests, tape it shut so pests do not sneak inside after you place the box in an area to be brought to the unit.

Add A Few Deterrents Inside Your Unit To Keep Mice Away

Making the storage unit unattractive to mice will be helpful in keeping them from trying to get inside. Do not store food products of any kind in your storage unit as this will be appealing to both rodents and insects on the outside of the building, possibly making them try to gain entry if they smell the items. Keep your unit tidy to make the area less attractive as well.

Mice do not care for the scent of peppermint, making it a good idea to add some to your unit to help keep them away. Purchase some peppermint oil and douse several cotton balls with this liquid to place inside your unit. Put them in corners and near the doorway to help keep mice away from the enclosure.

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