THANK YOU! for such a comprehensive video to discuss and show the entry points. We inherited an undisclosed rodent problem when we purchased our semi-rural home three years ago. We hired a service to mitigate and their solution was to use bait boxes outside and charge a monthly fee to "check and replenish" them. It didn't take long for us to realize we could do that ourselves for far less $$. Our home inspection at purchase did not notice the rim sill batt insulation in the basement was bulging all over the place and had holes like Swiss cheese tunneled through...it was our new electrician, who'd been a general contractor in a former life who spotted evidence of our "free-loaders". I will be re-viewing your video as I tackle this project before the weather turns this fall. Again, THANK-YOU, guys, for showing me what to look for when the ball was dropped by so-called "experts"!
These guys are amazing because they analyze each other's ideas and work together adding their ideas as they go along...they provide feedback to each other as they go...SMART!!!
@@walleyeye closed cell foam is an option, but paint over it, steel wool is good because they won’t chew it. Wood repair is best but not always feasible. Best of luck!
One of the things we have done in our kitchen is to never bait traps there and to never leave kitchen grease ANYWHERE they can go. We use a glass jar to deposit all kitchen grease, oil etc as soon as the meal is done and then refrigerate the jar. Dishes get washed ASAP. This has stopped them from inhabiting the kitchen. We also use a compost pail and rinse all throw away food containers. No food.....few visitors. We also try very hard to provide surfaces they don't like (ex: heavy plastic storage boxes), sounds they don't like (sound machine), smells they don't like (eucalyptus ) throughout the house. That said, we (like most homeowners) have more to do. Our crawl space, for example, remains a challenge! Given dime sized holes (11/16 inch) as a guide, most of us are offering up the Rodent Ritz-Carlton on a regular basis. Thank you for this video!
I have a lot of work ahead. -Old house -lots of leaves -a patio Im beyomd grossed put by the drawer situation. But hearing that all THEIR issues are resolvable is good news!!!!
I am a pest control tech as well. I am actually shocked that a competitor would miss such obvious entry points... The workers must have not taken the time to do a proper inspection. This shit is so obvious!
The previous pest control must have been McCary Pest Control who charged me over $400 & told me the same thing. That they couldn't find where the rodents were getting in. On my own after research I'm finding all kinds of places like you guys are. It's unfortunate that some people just don't care & will take your 💸. I didn't even get one bait station outside.
Owner of a 204 y/o home with stone foundation in CT here. The previous owner neglected the property significantly. When I had a pest control company out to asses the home, I was told pests are “inevitable and part of owning an old home.” Being young & naive I believed them. After 2 years of living here, I don’t think I can tolerate one more squirrel or mouse. Thank you for this video as I found it empowering to attempt to address the problem on my own. When you say “seal it up” what do you recommend be used? Do you use the same material to fill large vs small gaps?
Small gaps use a high grade caulk. Large gaps can be with wood or cladding like siding. Medium gaps you can use a paint-able expansion foam. I’d look for closed cell foam. Then trim and paint it to seal it from elements. I guarantee you’ll do better than a hired hand. Putting a little love into an older home is worth it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your informative video on dealing with mice-it was very helpful! I have a quick question: Should I seal the gaps outside my house before taking steps to get rid of the mice? I'm concerned that if I seal their exit points first, the mice might not be able to get out and could stay trapped inside the house. What would you recommend? Thanks again for your guidance! Best regards
Thank you SO much, gentlemen, for this video! Im turning all your tips into action at my house! One ask…please don’t recommend glue traps, they are cruel. What do you recommend for best humane quick killing traps? You all are so knowledgable and explained everything so well! ❤
@@ShariCrymble We don’t use glue traps for mice/rats, we like bait boxes or snap traps. It really depends on who will be servicing them. Snap traps should be checked daily and bait boxes can be serviced monthly or quarterly.
I did a small roof on an enclosed porch no bigger than 8x6 feet and the ceiling had fallen preventing both doors from opening to gain access to the area. I was told whatever I wanted i could have that the previous owners left. I found $4700 in bills no older than mid 1980s and that was what I was able to salvage. At least 12 in. of nesting material from years of them living in there and of that nesting material half was money. Paper is paper to them
Great video guys! Watching you from the Uk Edited.... Does pea gravel over paving stones and also around the edges of the home over some protection after treatment? I only have a little house
Pea gravel is better than mulch or vegetation as it offers no food source and won’t retain moisture as bad. Sprays will adhere to surfaces as long as enough spray is applied. As for mice pea gravel doesn’t help or hurt either way it seems. If you are trying to block entry points in the pavers they will dig gravel or dirt if they want to. Thanks for watching!
I love this so much information I’m learning some valuable information, I been having problem mostly in the kitchen area didn’t know where there coming in at
I have vertical board and batten and am looking for a metal anti-rodent strip/mesh that I can retro-fit to the bottom. (Where the b&b meets the concrete slab.) I'd like to do the entire perimeter. Do have a product you can recommend? Thank you.
We have seen a 1/2” channel that was a made to cover the bottom edge of the siding, I’m not sure how that might work with the battens. I’ve seen siding guys bend custom metal facia as covers. Hope you find something! Best!
Holy Molly....There's simply a ton of penetrations on the outside of that house. How can any pest control guy say they have no idea where they could be getting in from. They just didnt want to deal with all those penetrations.
I wish we did know a good one. We did a video that gave some ideas to find a good company in your area. Here is a link- ruclips.net/video/HON90ZANoOo/видео.htmlsi=FPCQosoDMSXHak72
@@neuf350z3 that sucks. Sorry that you invested so much and it has not been successful. Mice can fit through a gap as small as a dime, not making excuses but exclusion work is hard to get right.
WOW - Just speechless! Quick walk around the exterior and don't see where the entry points are - WOW. Open kitchen drawer and see the Hilton hotel - WOW. My first recommendation would be get a dozen stray alley cats. They would fix the current issue of the squatters while the home owner plugs up all of the entry holes. GREAT Video guys.
@@edimirecheverria it depends on what part is damaged. Outside if it is siding, we say replace the piece and re-paint. If it is inside, maybe steel wool or foam the hole and then patch Sheetrock. Other materials might require a different approach.
That is a good point, many times the garage doors are open too much and pests enter. However, the garage is just one more layer of protection. Typically there are entry points from the garage to the house that are harder to remedy, so sealing the exterior may be the best practice. Each home should be handled on a case by case basis. We put the emphasis on this garage since there was access to the living space above it. Thanks for watching!
They make them like that for mice, my honest opinion. My fridge is 90% open to the floor, so I had to seal it with thick plastic wrap from work to the top! I can't even take the evaporator tray out. So right now there's mouse poop on the evaporator tray and I can't even reach it. But at least I got the entire fridge sealed up, still allowing for air ventilation.
Hey thanks so much I appreciate that, and thanks for responding so fast! I live in North Carolina not real sure where you guys are, I just ran across you today!
For a mobile home, you want to check for gaps wherever pipes or wiring go in from under the trailer. make sure they are all sealed tightly. Also check the base of the siding for any gaps as an aged structure can separate slightly due to time and weather. Most have skirting around the foundation and mice can dig right under it. It is inevitable that that pests are getting under the trailer, so use bait stations under the home to monitor activity.
@@pestcontrolguys I feel like I’ve been ripped off. 6 yrs ago I was in a different apartment infested. I believe I got the hantavirus from there because 2 years ago I I got diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease severe aplastic anemia. Anyways. I haven’t been sleeping. I live in New York Long Island area. A different place. For the past 4 yrs. I hired a pest exterminator and he full on took advantage of me being I was so tired and exhausted I just wanted the mice gone. Already setting traps and having a major fobia feeling them crawl on me. I can clean so much it won’t make a difference. I’m convinced these mice are deliberately out to get me. The pest management I just paid for just barely assessed the situation and laid down a few traps. I’m lost. I have no sleep and have no clue what to do. I know that my immune system can’t afford to get sick right now. Mice are insanely talented. I thought I bulletproofed my home. Apparently not. I’m too weak now being it’s practically the winter. If you have any good pointers with this please let me know. I feel like I just spent an insane amount of money for a one time job and than got locked into payijgn him 150$ a month. For what? Three glue traps that are barely put down right now
This is really good stuff guys, please check us out too, we're based out of Elk Grove California just south of the state capital of sacramento. We cover a huge area and have a lot of local, State, and commercial jobs. I like this video, you guys are doing awesome! Keep going and happy New Year 2024🎉
They are finding a lot of spots but you can NOT do a good exterior rodent entry point inspection without an inspection mirror and a flashlight. They should be using it to look up under different areas. Fail!
Thank you for your informative video on dealing with mice-it was very helpful! I have a quick question: Should I seal the gaps outside my house before taking steps to get rid of the mice? I'm concerned that if I seal their exit points first, the mice might not be able to get out and could stay trapped inside the house. What would you recommend? Thanks again for your guidance! Best regards
You could seal the gaps and just set traps or bait for the remaining mice in the house. Aggressive trapping will yield quicker results were as baiting could leave a dead mouse in the walls if you ended up sealing their only point of entry and exit. Eventually you should get all the mice and have nothing in your traps. Keep them set and if you go a long period of time without catching any or seeing evidence of them, then you can be sure you most likely sealed up all the points of entry. I would not recommend this strategy if you have rats or squirrels as they will be more capable of chewing a new hole out. This is when you would try using an excluder at a known point of entry.
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THANK YOU! for such a comprehensive video to discuss and show the entry points. We inherited an undisclosed rodent problem when we purchased our semi-rural home three years ago. We hired a service to mitigate and their solution was to use bait boxes outside and charge a monthly fee to "check and replenish" them. It didn't take long for us to realize we could do that ourselves for far less $$. Our home inspection at purchase did not notice the rim sill batt insulation in the basement was bulging all over the place and had holes like Swiss cheese tunneled through...it was our new electrician, who'd been a general contractor in a former life who spotted evidence of our "free-loaders". I will be re-viewing your video as I tackle this project before the weather turns this fall. Again, THANK-YOU, guys, for showing me what to look for when the ball was dropped by so-called "experts"!
You are welcome! We are sorry that you are dealing with invaders. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. Thanks for watching!
Same deal, Inherited undisclosed rodent problem.
Tackling some entry points, appreciate your detailed video giving good ideas of where to focus!
OMG you guys are frightening. And a Godsend. I'm looking at every hole a dime and larger as if it were a mouse freeway now.
These guys are amazing because they analyze each other's ideas and work together adding their ideas as they go along...they provide feedback to each other as they go...SMART!!!
Thank you! Let us know if there is something that you'd like to see.
@@pestcontrolguyshavnt watched the whole video but would like to know what to seal those gaps with.
Expanding foam, steel wool or…?
@@walleyeye closed cell foam is an option, but paint over it, steel wool is good because they won’t chew it. Wood repair is best but not always feasible. Best of luck!
One of the things we have done in our kitchen is to never bait traps there and to never leave kitchen grease ANYWHERE they can go. We use a glass jar to deposit all kitchen grease, oil etc as soon as the meal is done and then refrigerate the jar. Dishes get washed ASAP. This has stopped them from inhabiting the kitchen. We also use a compost pail and rinse all throw away food containers. No food.....few visitors. We also try very hard to provide surfaces they don't like (ex: heavy plastic storage boxes), sounds they don't like (sound machine), smells they don't like (eucalyptus ) throughout the house.
That said, we (like most homeowners) have more to do. Our crawl space, for example, remains a challenge! Given dime sized holes (11/16 inch) as a guide, most of us are offering up the Rodent Ritz-Carlton on a regular basis.
Thank you for this video!
This video is OUTSTANDING! Nice job guys, thanks for the insights.
Thanks for watching!
I have a lot of work ahead.
-Old house
-lots of leaves
-a patio
Im beyomd grossed put by the drawer situation.
But hearing that all THEIR issues are resolvable is good news!!!!
We’ve seen some bad ones. You can fix and clean anything. Although, it does take work. Wishing you the best!
I am a pest control tech as well. I am actually shocked that a competitor would miss such obvious entry points... The workers must have not taken the time to do a proper inspection. This shit is so obvious!
@@somthingelse1844 we are more upset that the other guy was lazy and didn’t put much effort into the problem. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, this is a must see for rodent entry points!
The previous pest control must have been McCary Pest Control who charged me over $400 & told me the same thing. That they couldn't find where the rodents were getting in. On my own after research I'm finding all kinds of places like you guys are. It's unfortunate that some people just don't care & will take your 💸. I didn't even get one bait station outside.
Wow, sorry that you had a bad experience. Thanks for watching, we hope you are able to take care of them.
Most companies can't set up traps outside cause for 1 it's illegal to. They can only put them inside homes or garages.
You guys are great and honest . I learned a lot . Thank you
Thanks for watching!
These guys are the REAL deal!!!
Its home's like this that are growing the mouse population and problems for others
I wish you were near Cleveland-You guys pointed out everything-Thank You!!!
Maybe someday we will have an office there. Thanks for watching!
Owner of a 204 y/o home with stone foundation in CT here. The previous owner neglected the property significantly. When I had a pest control company out to asses the home, I was told pests are “inevitable and part of owning an old home.” Being young & naive I believed them. After 2 years of living here, I don’t think I can tolerate one more squirrel or mouse. Thank you for this video as I found it empowering to attempt to address the problem on my own. When you say “seal it up” what do you recommend be used? Do you use the same material to fill large vs small gaps?
Small gaps use a high grade caulk. Large gaps can be with wood or cladding like siding. Medium gaps you can use a paint-able expansion foam. I’d look for closed cell foam. Then trim and paint it to seal it from elements. I guarantee you’ll do better than a hired hand. Putting a little love into an older home is worth it. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your informative video on dealing with mice-it was very helpful! I have a quick question: Should I seal the gaps outside my house before taking steps to get rid of the mice? I'm concerned that if I seal their exit points first, the mice might not be able to get out and could stay trapped inside the house. What would you recommend? Thanks again for your guidance! Best regards
Thank you SO much, gentlemen, for this video! Im turning all your tips into action at my house! One ask…please don’t recommend glue traps, they are cruel. What do you recommend for best humane quick killing traps? You all are so knowledgable and explained everything so well! ❤
@@ShariCrymble We don’t use glue traps for mice/rats, we like bait boxes or snap traps. It really depends on who will be servicing them. Snap traps should be checked daily and bait boxes can be serviced monthly or quarterly.
I did a small roof on an enclosed porch no bigger than 8x6 feet and the ceiling had fallen preventing both doors from opening to gain access to the area. I was told whatever I wanted i could have that the previous owners left. I found $4700 in bills no older than mid 1980s and that was what I was able to salvage. At least 12 in. of nesting material from years of them living in there and of that nesting material half was money. Paper is paper to them
That’s crazy! Pretty good tip for the job I’d say. Thanks for watching!
Great video guys! Watching you from the Uk
Edited.... Does pea gravel over paving stones and also around the edges of the home over some protection after treatment?
I only have a little house
Pea gravel is better than mulch or vegetation as it offers no food source and won’t retain moisture as bad. Sprays will adhere to surfaces as long as enough spray is applied. As for mice pea gravel doesn’t help or hurt either way it seems. If you are trying to block entry points in the pavers they will dig gravel or dirt if they want to. Thanks for watching!
Brilliant job fellas! Great informative video💯
@@YoungCreator215 thanks for watching!
Thanks, I think I know where they’re entering now. I’ve used bronze wool to plug their hole I found in my kitchen and it worked.
@@perfectperson214 great work!
9:05
Send those mice right over to your neighbors house 😂😂
That’s how it works right?
I love this so much information I’m learning some valuable information, I been having problem mostly in the kitchen area didn’t know where there coming in at
They can fit into any opening dime size and larger. Best!
Based on this, I will never buy a house with an attached garage! 🐀🐀🐀
not all heroes wear capes ..
I have vertical board and batten and am looking for a metal anti-rodent strip/mesh that I can retro-fit to the bottom. (Where the b&b meets the concrete slab.) I'd like to do the entire perimeter. Do have a product you can recommend? Thank you.
We have seen a 1/2” channel that was a made to cover the bottom edge of the siding, I’m not sure how that might work with the battens. I’ve seen siding guys bend custom metal facia as covers. Hope you find something! Best!
Thank-you buying spray foam and Inspecting everything see if I cant stop them coming in. Cause trapping and baiting is just the never ending nightmare
Yes, it can be an exhausting battle. Best of luck!
Omg this needs more likes
@@lpsloversba2579 thanks for watching!
Great video!
What kills me is I have to plug all of that during a service.. Killer.
Wow! What a cool team!
Learned a lot. Did anyone see the mouse 🐀 11:58 😮
Thank for watching!
Maybe a tail
Holy Molly....There's simply a ton of penetrations on the outside of that house. How can any pest control guy say they have no idea where they could be getting in from. They just didnt want to deal with all those penetrations.
We would guess that it is lack of training or the technician just being lazy. Either way, it gives companies like us a bad name. Thanks for watching!
Any companies you can recommend in central PA?
I wish we did know a good one. We did a video that gave some ideas to find a good company in your area. Here is a link-
ruclips.net/video/HON90ZANoOo/видео.htmlsi=FPCQosoDMSXHak72
Don’t fill holes with foam, they enjoy eating it, it’ll actually make things worse. Wire wool is best with a silicone cap (if outside).
They make expanding foam especially made for mice. It has a bad odor the mice don't like.
Amazing video!!
@@deckthompsonjr2887 thanks for watching!
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I’ve never seen a house like this. It’s a tear down.
I paid $6k for lower exclusion work and STILL get a few mice in the house.
@@neuf350z3 that sucks. Sorry that you invested so much and it has not been successful. Mice can fit through a gap as small as a dime, not making excuses but exclusion work is hard to get right.
Mulch def attracts insects especially if it's next to foundation
Very true
So what they are saying is my home has 19682 entry points
Not picking on anyone in particular. It is a fact of life. Most issues are caused by the construction process.
WOW - Just speechless!
Quick walk around the exterior and don't see where the entry points are - WOW.
Open kitchen drawer and see the Hilton hotel - WOW.
My first recommendation would be get a dozen stray alley cats. They would fix the current issue of the squatters while the home owner plugs up all of the entry holes.
GREAT Video guys.
Hilton Hotel! Lovie it! Thanks for watching.
How do you seal the holes outside and inside the home?
@@edimirecheverria it depends on what part is damaged. Outside if it is siding, we say replace the piece and re-paint. If it is inside, maybe steel wool or foam the hole and then patch Sheetrock. Other materials might require a different approach.
😢When you showed all the gaps in the garage i was like omggg😮
@@Texas_Made_ so was the homeowner.
Attic inspection is key for rodent entry 🚫
Yes, but very hard to film.
My god how did that other company miss all those holes? Maybe they want a repeat customers?
It is sad that some techs will not even make an effort. Education and ongoing training is key in our industry.
So what did the homeowners do?
They hired us, and they had a contractor do repairs to most of the entry points. They got the house in shape and then sold it.
Thank you
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Rub marks too
How could ANY exterminator not recognize that?!
@@nickbucci2766 it is sad that some are just trying to get their route done as soon as possible. Thanks for watching!
What location are you guys in
@@krystalbrownthomas264 Kansas City and Omaha.
Hey guys you missed the branch going to the chimney
Good call!
The size of a dime? So basically they can get in anywhere.
Yes, unfortunately they can.
I dont get it. Big deal if the mice can get in the garage. Does everyone leave their garage doors closed?
That is a good point, many times the garage doors are open too much and pests enter. However, the garage is just one more layer of protection. Typically there are entry points from the garage to the house that are harder to remedy, so sealing the exterior may be the best practice. Each home should be handled on a case by case basis. We put the emphasis on this garage since there was access to the living space above it. Thanks for watching!
You recommend? Didn't they call YOU to do it?
Yes, the former company couldn’t offer a solution, so they asked us to come and look. They were most interested in what we would do differently.
There are hiding spots in stoves and refrigerator.
@@fh3486 that was the truth in that house!
They make them like that for mice, my honest opinion. My fridge is 90% open to the floor, so I had to seal it with thick plastic wrap from work to the top! I can't even take the evaporator tray out. So right now there's mouse poop on the evaporator tray and I can't even reach it. But at least I got the entire fridge sealed up, still allowing for air ventilation.
Can you show a home inspection for a mobile home????
We will look for one to inspect.
Hey thanks so much I appreciate that, and thanks for responding so fast! I live in North Carolina not real sure where you guys are, I just ran across you today!
For a mobile home, you want to check for gaps wherever pipes or wiring go in from under the trailer. make sure they are all sealed tightly. Also check the base of the siding for any gaps as an aged structure can separate slightly due to time and weather. Most have skirting around the foundation and mice can dig right under it. It is inevitable that that pests are getting under the trailer, so use bait stations under the home to monitor activity.
What if my neighbor has a ground level garden and then the vermin when they are done eating there they get in my house like they do
@@roypetersen1400 still have to look for entry points to fix, then choose the best bait/trap method for you.
Your competitor couldn't find anything, eh?
@@tarmbruster1 I’m sure he could have, if he looked.
Where are you located ?
Kansas City
@@pestcontrolguys I feel like I’ve been ripped off. 6 yrs ago I was in a different apartment infested. I believe I got the hantavirus from there because 2 years ago I I got diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease severe aplastic anemia.
Anyways. I haven’t been sleeping. I live in New York Long Island area. A different place. For the past 4 yrs. I hired a pest exterminator and he full on took advantage of me being I was so tired and exhausted I just wanted the mice gone. Already setting traps and having a major fobia feeling them crawl on me. I can clean so much it won’t make a difference. I’m convinced these mice are deliberately out to get me. The pest management I just paid for just barely assessed the situation and laid down a few traps. I’m lost. I have no sleep and have no clue what to do. I know that my immune system can’t afford to get sick right now. Mice are insanely talented. I thought I bulletproofed my home. Apparently not. I’m too weak now being it’s practically the winter.
If you have any good pointers with this please let me know. I feel like I just spent an insane amount of money for a one time job and than got locked into payijgn him 150$ a month. For what? Three glue traps that are barely put down right now
How's the other company even in business, when the home owner shouldve seen that gigantic hole on the garage exterior!?? Wow
Just someone being lazy.
It’s ok 😁that’s their job🤗
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@@JamesDavis-g2m I wish we understood the reference there. . .
I can't believe that the other inspection company, missed obvious entry points for rodents to have access. 😮
@@user-yn7on7ou8n we can’t really believe it ourselves. Thanks for watching!
Sure wasn't hard to find .
If i call you can you solve the problems for me
B/c my house have that problem too
I very very hate and hate!!!them
If you’re in our area, we are happy to come and inspect!
This is really good stuff guys, please check us out too, we're based out of Elk Grove California just south of the state capital of sacramento. We cover a huge area and have a lot of local, State, and commercial jobs. I like this video, you guys are doing awesome! Keep going and happy New Year 2024🎉
Thanks for the kind words! Happy new year!
Expansion foam does not work.They will eat that try rodent stop
There are different grades of foam, so there are some that can work. Rodent stop is also a good option. Thanks for watching!
@@pestcontrolguys very true That was just not stated in the video.Could send mixed messages not good for business
@@pestcontrolguys What areas do you eat guys cover like?Where is the business from
@@BillyChancey-u5o Kansas City area and Omaha area.
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Trying to act professional but based on some of their comments it's clear they are NOT professional
@@nldas3 we don’t try to act professional that’s for sure.
You touch all this mice mess without gloves??? Yuk
We have been called crazy. Thanks for watching!
They are finding a lot of spots but you can NOT do a good exterior rodent entry point inspection without an inspection mirror and a flashlight. They should be using it to look up under different areas. Fail!
The video would be too long!!!!!
Thank you for your informative video on dealing with mice-it was very helpful! I have a quick question: Should I seal the gaps outside my house before taking steps to get rid of the mice? I'm concerned that if I seal their exit points first, the mice might not be able to get out and could stay trapped inside the house. What would you recommend? Thanks again for your guidance! Best regards
You could seal the gaps and just set traps or bait for the remaining mice in the house. Aggressive trapping will yield quicker results were as baiting could leave a dead mouse in the walls if you ended up sealing their only point of entry and exit. Eventually you should get all the mice and have nothing in your traps. Keep them set and if you go a long period of time without catching any or seeing evidence of them, then you can be sure you most likely sealed up all the points of entry. I would not recommend this strategy if you have rats or squirrels as they will be more capable of chewing a new hole out. This is when you would try using an excluder at a known point of entry.