Ridge Vents: The Secret Entry Point for Mice, Bats, and Wasps

August 8, 2025

You may have sealed your foundation, patched siding gaps, and even installed screens over your vents — but pests are still getting into your attic. What gives?

At Pal Pest, we see this all the time. The problem? It’s often hiding in plain sight: your ridge vent.

These vents run along the peak of your roof and are designed to allow hot air to escape from your attic. But unless properly protected, they can become a highway for bats, mice, wasps, and other pests to enter your home.

🛑 Why Ridge Vents Are So Vulnerable

Ridge vents are a great feature for attic ventilation — but not all ridge vent systems are created equal.

Over time, materials can warp or separate, especially under heavy snow or wind. In some cases, the vent system was never sealed properly to begin with. That leaves gaps along the roofline, and those gaps are a perfect fit for:

  • 🦇 Bats, who only need a space the size of a dime

  • 🐭 Mice, who can squeeze through holes the width of a pencil

  • 🐝 Wasps, hornets, and bees, who seek out warm, enclosed places to build nests

Most homeowners never think to check here — until they’re hearing scratching in the attic or finding guano and nesting debris.

🧰 The Solution: RIDGE-GUARD®

At Pal Pest, we recommend a permanent fix: RIDGE-GUARD®.

RIDGE-GUARD® is a patented system designed to reinforce your roof’s ridge vent by adding a layer of durable, rust-resistant steel mesh that blocks unwanted intruders — without disrupting airflow.

This is not a spray foam patch or temporary screen. RIDGE-GUARD® is made to last the life of your roof and is virtually invisible from the ground.

🔒 What RIDGE-GUARD® Protects Against

  • Bats – Prevents roosting and guano buildup in attics

  • Mice – Stops rodents from sneaking in at the roofline

  • Wasps & Bees – Blocks nest-building in vents and voids

  • Squirrels & Birds – Deters larger animals from nesting near gables

📍 Installed Only by Pal Pest in Nebraska

We’re proud to be the exclusive certified RIDGE-GUARD® installer in Nebraska. Our technicians are trained to install the system without damaging roofing materials or voiding your roof’s warranty.

Whether you’re actively dealing with pests or want to take preventative steps, RIDGE-GUARD® is one of the most effective exclusion solutions available — and one that many Lincoln homeowners never realize they need until it’s too late.

Click here to learn more about our Ridge-Guard® installation services.

🦇 Already Seeing Signs of Infestation?

RIDGE-GUARD® is most effective when installed after a bat or rodent issue is resolved. If you’re hearing noises in the attic or have seen droppings, we recommend addressing the infestation first through our:

Once the pests are gone, RIDGE-GUARD® helps ensure they don’t come back — through the roof or anywhere else.

🏠 Pal Pest: Lincoln’s Roofline Protection Experts

Unlike national pest control chains, Pal Pest is locally owned and serves only Lincoln, Nebraska. We focus on residential homes, especially those built in the last 30 years, where systems like RIDGE-GUARD® are most effective.

We also install RIDGE-GUARD® on commercial properties when needed for rodent or insect prevention.

📞 Secure Your Roof Before Pests Move In

If you’re not sure whether your ridge vent is secure, we can help. RIDGE-GUARD® offers peace of mind, long-term protection, and a pest-free attic.

👉 Contact Pal Pest today to schedule your RIDGE-GUARD® installation or speak with a technician about pest prevention at the roofline.

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