Rodent
Inspection Checklist + Risk Score

Assess Rodent Risk Before You Have a Major Problem

A rodent inspection checklist helps identify entry points, harborage areas, and conditions that attract mice and rats — before sightings become infestations. Regular self-assessments catch issues early and support vendor accountability.

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Common Rodent Entry Points

Door gaps and damaged sweeps are the #1 entry point. Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as 1/4 inch.

Loading docks and receiving areas often have open doors and accumulated debris — prime rodent highways.

Utility penetrations (pipes, conduits, cables) create gaps in walls and foundations that rodents exploit.

Roofline gaps let roof rats enter through soffits, vents, and damaged flashing.

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High-Risk Conditions

Dumpsters close to the building provide food sources and attract rodents that then seek interior access.

Cluttered storage creates harborage. Rodents nest in cardboard, pallets, and undisturbed materials.

Food debris and poor sanitation in kitchens, break rooms, and storage areas attract foraging rodents.

Recent sightings or droppings indicate an active issue that needs immediate attention.

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How to Use This Assessment

Answer the risk questions to get a simple score, a prioritized checklist of items to address, and a message you can send to request approval for corrective actions or vendor engagement.

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Who Uses This Tool

Facility managers use it to self-assess risk before calling a vendor. Pest control companies use it as part of initial inspections to quantify risk for clients.

Generate your risk score and checklist, then share findings with stakeholders.