Garages and sheds are often overlooked until something goes wrong. These spaces provide warmth, shelter, and quiet—ideal conditions for wildlife looking to nest. At Nest Pest Control, we specialize in protecting your garage and outbuildings from nuisance animals that cause serious structural damage and health hazards. With over 50 years of experience in humane, eco-friendly wildlife control, our team delivers fast, effective solutions tailored to Washington Metropolitan’s unique environments. From rodents to raccoons, we stop the damage at the source—and prevent it from happening again.
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Common Nuisance Animals that Damage Garages & Sheds
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents can chew through almost anything to gain access to your garage or shed.
- Chew through wooden doors, walls, and stored materials
- Gnaw on electrical wiring, creating fire hazards
- Nest in insulation, damaging stored equipment and tools
Squirrels
These clever climbers don’t hesitate to invade sheds for food and shelter.
- Chew through wooden structures, creating entry points
- Tear apart insulation for nesting in walls or ceilings
- Damage stored items by gnawing and contaminating them with droppings
Raccoons
Strong and resourceful, raccoons can wreak havoc once inside.
- Pry open doors or vents to gain entry into sheds or garages
- Destroy insulation and stored materials while searching for shelter
- Knock over and scatter stored items, causing damage and contamination
Bats
Even a small bat colony can quickly become a big problem.
- Roost in rafters, leaving behind guano that causes contamination
- Urine and feces can corrode metal and wood over time
- Can enter through small gaps in garage doors or vents
Opossums
Opossums seek shelter and often leave a trail of destruction behind.
- Tear into walls and insulation for nesting
- Leave droppings that contaminate stored goods
- Knock over trash cans and stored food supplies
Skunks
These burrowers create both structural problems and foul odors.
- Dig burrows underneath garages or sheds, weakening foundations
- Spray inside enclosed areas, leaving strong, lasting odors
- Tear into bags of pet food, garbage, or other stored supplies
Snakes
Snakes often follow rodents into garages and sheds, hiding in hard-to-reach areas.
- Enter through small cracks or open doors in search of shelter
- Hide in stored boxes, increasing the risk of surprise encounters
- Shed skins and leave waste in corners or under shelves
Carpenter Ants
These wood-damaging insects can go unnoticed until serious structural damage occurs.
- Bore through damp wood, weakening sheds and garage walls
- Nest in stored wooden materials, accelerating decay
- Leave behind sawdust-like debris, signaling infestation
Woodchucks (Groundhogs)
Burrowing animals like woodchucks can compromise structural stability.
- Dig burrows under garages or sheds, leading to structural instability
- Gnaw on wooden doors and walls, creating entry points
- Damage stored gardening and construction materials
