Wildlife activity in parking complexes and driveways is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a threat to your safety, vehicles, and property value. At Nest Pest Control, we bring over 50 years of experience protecting Washington Metropolitan’s residential and commercial properties with eco-friendly, humane wildlife control solutions. From rodents chewing through car wiring to burrowing animals destabilizing pavement, we identify the problem, remove the threat, and prevent it from returning. Whether you’re managing a commercial parking lot or a private driveway, our expert team has you covered with safe, effective, and long-term wildlife control strategies.
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Common Nuisance Animals that Damage Parking Lots & Driveways
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents can wreak havoc in parking areas by damaging infrastructure and vehicles.
- Burrow under pavement, causing cracks and instability
- Chew on car wiring, leading to electrical malfunctions
- Leave droppings and urine, creating health hazards in parking areas
Squirrels
These nimble climbers often make your car their next nesting site.
- Chew on vehicle wiring, causing costly repairs
- Nest inside engine compartments, leading to overheating and damage
- Scatter debris and nuts, creating slip hazards in driveways
Raccoons
Raccoons are strong and curious, making them a common problem in parking lots.
- Dig through trash bins in parking lots, scattering waste
- Climb onto vehicles, scratching paint and damaging trim
- Tear up landscaping near driveways and parking areas in search of food
Bats
Bats often roost in high-up areas of parking garages, creating serious sanitation issues.
- Roost in parking structures, leaving behind hazardous guano
- Urine and droppings can stain concrete and corrode metal fixtures
- Can startle pedestrians and drivers when flying out of structures
Opossums
These nocturnal animals can create messes and safety hazards in parking zones.
- Hide under parked cars, increasing the risk of roadkill incidents
- Knock over trash cans, spreading debris in driveways and lots
- Leave droppings that contribute to foul odors and sanitation concerns
Skunks
Skunks can cause structural and odor issues in driveways and parking areas.
- Dig burrows under driveways, leading to cracks and subsidence
- Spray when threatened, creating persistent, unpleasant odors in parking areas
- Knock over garbage bins in search of food, leading to litter problems
Snakes
Drawn by shelter and prey, snakes often hide in unseen places around parking areas.
- Hide under parked cars, posing a risk to unsuspecting pedestrians
- Enter cracks in pavement or curbs, expanding structural weaknesses
- Shed skins and leave droppings in poorly maintained parking areas
Carpenter Ants
Small but destructive, carpenter ants target wood around your outdoor structures.
- Nest inside wooden parking posts, weakening structural integrity
- Bore into wooden fences or decorative elements along driveways
- Leave behind sawdust and debris, signaling infestation
Woodchucks (Groundhogs)
Burrowing groundhogs can cause costly structural problems in paved areas.
- Dig large burrows under pavement, causing sections to collapse
- Undermine driveways and curbs, leading to cracking and uneven surfaces
- Damage nearby landscaping and create trip hazards
