When getting in, a rodent will seek a quiet and dry place to build a nest. Your basement or attic may look like a perfect spot for nesting. Rodents need materials to build their nests.
For this purpose, they will be chewing apart virtually anything they find in your house. That may include wood, furniture, cloth, books, cardboard, paper, and so on. Mice may gnaw wooden items and plastic containers even if there is no food inside. Likewise, they can tear napkins and paper towels into small sheds to build their nests.
Mice also love to burrow and gnaw in upholstered furniture in order to create cozy, hidden nests. What’s more, they don’t hesitate to destroy valuable possessions, such as important documents, worthy paintings, and precious family heirlooms.
One of their favorite nest-building components is insulation, though. That can be a real nightmare for homeowners. By chewing through housing insulation around water heaters or in attics, rodents can make heating and cooling expenses that may cost you thousands of dollars.