In short… yes, and a whole lot more! Mice and rats in particular are especially attracted to dog feces as a food source. Their presence alone is a cause for concern, but that’s not all. Rats can bring disease and a heavy price tag along with them. The number of diseases that these rodents carry is astronomical, and that doesn’t even include the diseases the ticks they carry are harboring. If there is unattended pet waste in your community, there is a good likelihood that these critters are there too.
They are most problematic in the winter when they are trying to find a nice warm, dry place to nest. Unfortunately, this usually means your home, under the hood of your car, and even in the grill on your patio or deck. Rats and mice and chew through wood, metal, and much more, which means they can easily gain entry to your home causing significant damage in the process. Don’t forget about that nice classic or sports car you have sitting in the garage. If they make their way to making a nest under the hood, they can completely destroy the electronic system in your vehicle by chewing all the wires. To put it mildly, rodents are a problem!