Mice in a Garage or Workshop: Signs and Simple Fixes

Matthew Johnston

2 hours ago

2 min read

A garage is warm, quiet and full of hiding spots. In winter, mice move in fast. Spotting the signs early can save your tools and your stored gear.

Tiny droppings, chewed boxes and bags, shredded paper or fabric nests and a musty smell.

Behind shelves, in stored boxes, inside old furniture and under workbenches. They also use wall gaps and corners.

It is close to the house, it has gaps under the door and it often has pet food or bird seed stored in it.

Store food in tight bins. Keep boxes off the floor. Fix gaps under the door and around pipes. Keep brush and wood piles away from the wall.

If you see droppings more than once or hear scratching, we can find the entry points and seal them out.

Can mice get from the garage into the house?

Yes. A door with a gap or a pipe hole gives them a path.

Is mouse waste a health concern?

It can be. Wear gloves and a mask to clean up and do not sweep dry droppings.

Do I need to clear out the whole garage?

No. Start with the walls and the floor edges. We can guide you.

Live in Wichita? See our Wichita rodent control page. Live in Overland Park or Kansas City? See our Overland Park rodent control page. Questions? Wichita: (316) 775-7867. Overland Park: (913) 222-2847. No contracts, just honest help.