🟢 Introduction
You didn’t invite rats and mice into your home , but somehow, they got in anyway. The question is, how?
Rodents are master infiltrators. A rat can squeeze through a hole the size of a 20 sen coin, and mice need even less. This blog post uncovers the top 5 hidden rodent entry points in Malaysian homes, and how to rodent-proof your property for good.
🚪 1. Roof Gaps and Eaves
Most people think rodents come in from ground level , wrong.
One of their favourite ways in is through:
Roof tile gaps
Eaves and soffit boards
Broken ceiling vents
🛠️ Solution:
Install mesh covers over roof vents and seal all attic gaps with rodent-proof foam.
🔌 2. Drain Pipes and Utility Lines
Rodents love using plumbing and A/C piping as highways.
Entry points include:
Unsealed pipe holes in kitchen or bathroom walls
Gaps where aircond piping enters the house
Under-sink drainage lines
🛠️ Solution:
Use expanding foam or steel mesh around pipe holes. Cover open drains with tight grates.
🔑 3. Garage Doors and Sliding Doors
If your garage or sliding door doesn’t close flush with the ground, it’s an open invitation.
🛠️ Solution:
Install bottom rubber seals, check for cracks in tracks, and close doors tightly at night.
🧱 4. Cracks in Walls and Foundations
Rodents are excellent at finding weak spots.
Cracks in:
External brickwork
Floorboards near the edge of the building
Basement areas (if any)
🛠️ Solution:
Use concrete filler or rodent-proof caulk to seal any gaps bigger than a coin.
🛍️ 5. Gaps Behind Kitchen Cabinets and Storage Areas
Dark, hidden spaces like:
Behind the fridge
Below kitchen cabinets
Storage shelves against walls
… are perfect rodent hiding zones.
🛠️ Solution:
Pull cabinets away from walls slightly, clean behind regularly, and inspect for burrow holes.
😱 Real Story from Bukit Mertajam
“Our tenant complained about scratching sounds in the ceiling. Turned out, rodents entered through an unsealed roof tile. MS Mutiara sealed the entry, cleaned up the droppings, and no issues since.”
, Property Owner, Taman Bunga Raya
✅ How MS Mutiara Solution Can Help
Thorough rodent inspection (roof, kitchen, storeroom, drainage)
Entry point identification
Professional sealing with industrial-grade materials
Odour neutralization and disinfecting
Traps and long-term baiting where necessary
We don’t just get rid of rodents, we stop them from ever coming back.
🧠 FAQ
Q: Can I just buy poison or traps?
A: You can, but unless you seal entry points, new rodents will replace the old ones.
Q: Will rodents return?
A: Not if entry points are sealed and the food source is removed. We offer monitoring packages.
Q: Is rodent control safe for kids and pets?
A: Yes , we use enclosed bait stations and tamper-proof solutions.
📞 Hear scratching in your ceiling or walls?
Don’t wait for the smell to get worse. Call us for a free inspection.
📲 Chat with MS Mutiara on WhatsApp
📞 04-398 7617 / 013-353 6229
MS Mutiara Solution, Trusted Rodent Control Experts in Penang
