What do deer mice, house mice, Norway rats and roof rats have in common? They are all excellent scavengers.
Rodents have a keen sense of smell, and if your house has food they find appetizing, it can quite likely lure them right into your very home.
In this article, we’ll talk about what rodents eat and how you can use that knowledge to prevent those pesky rodents from invading your property.
What Do Rodents Eat?
Believe it or not, rodents like to eat a variety of foods. Here are the most common food items you should stow away from rodents.
Fruits
Fruits are rodents' favorite source of food. They especially love raspberries and blackberries as well as pears and apples.
The more ripened your fruit is, the more likely they will smell it. So be sure to keep your fruit fresh and in a safe place that is difficult for rodents...