🐭 Winter Warning: Why Cold Weather in 2025/26 Could Trigger a Rodent Invasion in Your Home

Published by Pest Dominion | November 30, 2025 – UK

As the cold snap hit earlier than usual this November and with forecasts predicting a bitterly cold January 2026, it’s not just people feeling the chill—rodents and pests are actively seeking warmth, and that likely means your home.

Here at Pest Dominion, we’ve already noticed a sharp uptick in rodent activity this season, especially as mice and rats rush indoors to escape the freezing temperatures. If you’ve heard scratching in the walls, noticed droppings, or found food chewed through, it’s time to act—before pests settle in for the season.

❄️ Why Winter 2025/26 is a Perfect Storm for Pest Problems

This winter is setting the stage for major pest issues:

• 🧊 November 2025 saw record-low temperatures across the UK.

• 🌡️ January 2026 is forecast to be one of the coldest in a decade.

• 🏠 Rodents, insects, and wildlife are driven indoors, seeking warmth and food.

📈 What We’re Seeing at Pest Dominion:

Compared to this time last year:

• 🐁 Mice infestations are up 31%.

• 🐀 Indoor rat activity has increased by 19%.

• 🐿️ We’ve had more reports of squirrels and spiders entering lofts and attics.

🐀 Top 3 Winter Pests to Watch in the UK

1. House Mice

• Small entry points (they squeeze through gaps as small as 6mm!)

• Damage: wires, insulation, food

• Signs: Droppings, scratching noises, gnawed packaging

2. Rats (Common & Roof Rats)

• Larger and more aggressive

• Damage: chewing through wood, plastic, even pipes

• Signs: Rub marks, strong ammonia smells, sightings at night

3. Grey Squirrels

• Invade lofts and roof spaces

• Damage: insulation, stored items, roof timbers

• Signs: Loud scuttling sounds, especially at dawn and dusk

🔍 What You Can Do Right Now

✅ UK Homeowner’s Pest-Proofing Checklist:

• Seal cracks around doors, pipes, and vents

• Fit brush strips to external doors

• Clear garden debris and bins close to the house

• Store food (including pet food!) in airtight containers

• Keep lofts and sheds tidy and well-ventilated

🛡️ Why Choose Pest Dominion?

We’re your local, trusted pest experts with deep experience managing UK-specific winter pest problems. Here’s what we offer:

• 📞 24/7 response line – we’re here when you need us

• 🧪 Pet-safe, eco-friendly treatments

• 🛠️ Winter-ready property inspections

• 🧾 Transparent pricing—no hidden fees

“Rodents don’t hibernate. They relocate. Don’t let that be your loft.”
– Alex Grant, Senior Technician, Pest Dominion

📞 Book Your Winter Inspection Now — and Save £10!

Don’t wait for a full-blown infestation to act. Get ahead of the freeze and book your professional winter pest inspection with Pest Dominion today.

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