You will find rodents wherever they can make themselves comfortable. In our yards. They hide out in areas that shelter them from predators and harsh weather conditions.
Things like woodpiles, construction debris, dense landscaping, shrubs, and trees provide rodents with shelter in our yards near our homes. Outbuildings like garages and sheds and even your kid's playhouses can be a place these crafty critters nest.
When the temperatures fall and food becomes scarce outside, many rodents prefer indoor accommodations. They move inside through chimneys, vents, and spaces in exterior walls and around windows and doors.
Once inside, they gather materials they find to create a nest. We often discover nests in dark, quiet places like closets, cabinets, under floors, attics, and behind walls voids. Damp, dark crawl spaces, or basements are other favorite nesting spots.