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Common Nuisance Animals that Damage Storage Depots & Warehousing
Rodents (Rats & Mice)
Rodents are among the most destructive warehouse intruders.
- Chew through packaging, contaminating stored goods
- Gnaw on electrical wiring, increasing fire hazards
- Nest inside insulation and wall cavities, causing structural damage
Squirrels
Squirrels are persistent chewers and can quickly damage warehouse infrastructure.
- Chew through wooden crates and pallets, damaging stored materials
- Tear apart insulation in warehouse walls and ceilings for nesting
- Leave droppings and urine, contaminating storage areas
Raccoons
These strong, clever animals can cause major structural and inventory damage.
- Break into storage units, damaging doors and walls
- Tear apart stored goods in search of food or nesting material
- Leave behind droppings and urine, creating sanitation hazards
Bats
Bats roost in high places and leave hazardous waste that spreads disease.
- Roost in warehouse rafters, leading to guano accumulation
- Stain walls and storage structures with urine and feces
- Carry diseases that pose risks in food storage environments
Opossums
Opossums are scavengers that cause widespread contamination.
- Knock over storage containers, spilling and damaging inventory
- Nest inside dark corners, leaving droppings and fur behind
- Tear into bags and boxes to access food or nesting materials
Skunks
When skunks enter your facility, they leave a trail of odor and destruction.
- Dig under warehouse foundations, leading to structural instability
- Spray when threatened, leaving strong odors in storage areas
- Knock over trash bins and scatter waste, attracting more pests
Snakes
Often following prey, snakes present safety risks in large storage facilities.
- Enter through small gaps in doors or vents, hiding in storage racks
- Shed skins and leave droppings in undisturbed areas
- Attract rodents, leading to secondary infestations
Carpenter Ants
These insects silently compromise the structure of your storage units.
- Tunnel through wooden storage crates, weakening structural integrity
- Leave behind sawdust-like debris (frass) in storage areas
- Weaken wooden shelving and pallets, increasing risk of collapse
Birds (Pigeons, Seagulls, and Starlings)
Bird infestations in warehouses can damage infrastructure and contaminate products.
- Nest in rafters, leaving behind droppings that corrode metal and wood
- Scatter debris and feathers, contaminating stored goods
- Attract mites and parasites, creating additional infestation risks
