How Pet Food Can Attract Mice and Other Pests

Pet food is nutritious, easy to access and often stored in large quantities. That can make it attractive to rodents and insects if it is not stored carefully.

Use Secure Containers

Instead of leaving food in an open or loosely folded bag, place it in a sturdy container with a tight lid.

Clean Up Spills

Kibble that falls behind bins or under shelving can provide a steady food source.

Do Not Leave Food Out Overnight

When practical, remove uneaten food after pets are finished. Nighttime is when many rodents become active.

Pay Attention to Garages and Mudrooms

These areas may have more exterior access points than interior rooms and are common places for pet-food storage.

Tim Mills American Pest Control serves Orange County, NY with rodent and general pest-control service. Call 845-344-3288 if you are seeing signs of pest activity around stored pet food.