Pests of all sizes—from tiny ants to large snakes—are always looking for a way into your home. Even the smallest crack or hole can become an entry point. That’s why sealing gaps and securing your home is crucial to keeping these intruders out. Stay proactive and protect your space!

1. Rats

If you hear tiny footsteps at night or notice chewed wires, insulation, or food packaging, you likely have mice or rats. Droppings are another clear sign, and where there’s one, there are usually more.

What to Do:

• Seal Entry Points – Close any cracks or holes in your home’s exterior.
• Remove Climbing Access – Ivy on walls can help rodents enter. Consider removing it.
• Keep It Clean – Properly dispose of trash, as dirt and food waste attract them.

2. Snakes

Snakes enter sewers looking for food and sometimes crawl up pipes, ending up in toilets. This mostly happens in warm countries and usually involves small, harmless snakes. However, large snakes have occasionally been found in toilets in places like South America and Australia.

3. Lizards

In the Southwest U.S., lizards often crawl through toilet pipes in search of water and food. If plumbing isn’t clean, insects like crickets and flies can attract them. Fortunately, only small lizards can fit through the pipes.

4. Spiders