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Rodent Control

Rodent Control That Finds How Mice and Rats Are Getting In

Killing mice inside your home without finding how they got in is not rodent control — it is an ongoing catch-and-release program. We inspect for entry points, identify the rodent species, deploy strategic trapping or baiting, and recommend exclusion to close off access for good.

Rodent Control Is More Than Setting Traps

Long-term rodent control depends on finding entry points, food sources, nesting areas, travel routes, and sanitation issues. Without addressing these conditions, trapping alone becomes a never-ending cycle.

Mice and rats are creatures of habit. They follow the same pathways, use the same entry points, and return to the same food sources. Our job is to identify those patterns, eliminate the current population, and close off the access points that allowed them inside. Learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services.

Signs of Rodent Activity

  • Droppings — small dark pellets near food, in cabinets, or along walls
  • Gnaw marks on wires, wood, food packaging, insulation, or plastic
  • Scratching or rustling sounds in walls, ceilings, or attics — especially at night
  • Shredded paper, insulation, or fabric used for nesting material
  • Grease marks and rub marks along baseboards and wall edges
  • Burrows or holes around foundations, near sheds, or in landscaping
  • Unusual pet behavior — dogs or cats fixating on walls, cabinets, or corners
  • Damaged food packaging with holes chewed through cardboard or plastic
  • Ammonia-like odor in enclosed spaces from urine accumulation

How Rodents Get Inside

  • Foundation gaps and cracks — mice can fit through openings as small as a dime
  • Garage door gaps — the bottom seal often leaves enough space for mice
  • Utility penetrations — openings around pipes, wires, and HVAC lines through walls
  • Crawl space vents that are damaged, missing, or not properly screened
  • Roofline gaps — rats climb trees, downspouts, and wires to reach roof openings
  • Door sweeps that are worn, missing, or improperly fitted
  • Weep holes in brick construction that are not screened
  • Damaged window screens and gaps around window frames
  • Openings around dryer vents, exhaust fans, and exterior outlets

Our Rodent Control Process

01

Thorough inspection of interior and exterior for signs of activity, entry points, and nesting

02

Identify whether you have mice, rats, or both — treatment strategies differ

03

Locate primary entry points around the foundation, roofline, garage, and utility penetrations

04

Deploy trapping or baiting strategy based on the species, location, and severity

05

Provide exclusion recommendations to seal gaps and close off access

06

Sanitation recommendations for food storage, garbage management, and clutter

07

Monitoring and follow-up to confirm activity has stopped and entry points are secure

Rodent Prevention Tips

  • Seasonal nesting patterns bring new queens back to favorable sites each spring
  • Store food and pet food in sealed containers — not bags
  • Manage garbage with tight-fitting lids and regular disposal
  • Trim tree branches and vegetation away from the roofline and siding
  • Remove clutter from garages, sheds, and storage areas
  • Repair door sweeps and weatherstripping on all exterior doors
  • Keep garage doors closed when not in use

Key Prevention Areas

Seal Entry Points

Secure Food & Waste

Trim Vegetation

Rodent Control FAQ

Mice droppings are small — about the size of a grain of rice. Rat droppings are larger — about half an inch. Mice tend to stay close to food sources and nest in wall voids, cabinets, and insulation. Rats are more cautious, travel farther, and often nest in attics, crawl spaces, or burrow systems. A professional inspection can confirm which rodent you are dealing with.
Yes. Mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime — roughly a quarter-inch. Young mice can fit through even smaller gaps. Any opening around pipes, wires, doors, or foundation cracks is a potential entry point.
Traps reduce the current population, but they do not solve the problem if entry points remain open. New mice or rats can enter through the same gaps and replace the ones you caught. Effective rodent control combines trapping or baiting with exclusion work to seal access points.
We identify entry points during inspection and provide exclusion recommendations. Depending on the property, some exclusion work may be included in service and some may require coordination with a contractor for structural repairs.
It depends on the size of the infestation, the number of entry points, and the property conditions. Most rodent programs involve an initial service followed by monitoring and follow-up visits over several weeks. Exclusion work is an ongoing process that is critical to long-term success.

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