Rat Removal

If you see a rat in your home or evidence of one, call us immediately. We have experts in mice and rat removal nationwide. We are also experts in mice damage and cleanup. Removing mice and rats from your home can be difficult. The recommended first step in mouse removal is trapping. This works well for field mice and rats, but can be less effective for other species of mice and rats. Remember, if you see one, there are likely many more where you can’t see them. They reproduce quickly so you will want to act fast in having them removed. 

Mouse exclusion is the most successful form of mice control. Restricting access to your home in the first place can be the best solution for long term relief from rat or mice problems. Mice are excellent climbers and can squeeze through a hole only a ¼ in size which makes permanent exclusion a difficult task. Modifying their surroundings is also a key component in mouse control. Start by removing food sources, such as pet foods and human food scraps. Also, hiding places should be eliminated.

How do I know I have a Rodent Problem

Some common signs of a rat or mouse problem are seeing them in your home. You may see them scurry across the floor or round a corner. You may also find droppings along the floor by walls or on your countertops or pantry shelves. Anywhere they can find food, you will usually see droppings. You may find holes in bags of food in your kitchen as well. The other indication is sounds. You will hear scurrying or scratching noises mostly at night. If you notice signs of rodents in your home, call us right away. Mice will live in your attic, walls, basements, and in any living space available. They can keep you up at night with their noise. Mice make their homes inside your home or building and will breed and cause damage year round. A female mouse can live to 1 year and can produce over 70 offspring during her lifespan.

Information about Mice and Rats

A mouse is a small mammal belonging to the rodent family. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse which is also a popular pet. The American white-footed mouse and the deer mouse also sometimes live in houses. In some places, certain kinds of field mice are also common. This rodent is eaten by large birds such as hawks and eagles. They are known to invade homes for food and shelter. 

Mice can sometimes be harmful rodents, damaging and eating crops, causing structural damages and spreading disease through parasites. In North America, breathing dust that has come in contact with mouse excrement has been linked to hantavirus, which may lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).

Primarily nocturnal animals, mice compensate for their poor eyesight with a keen sense of hearing and rely on their sense of smell to locate food and avoid predators. The original motivation for the domestication of cats is thought to have been for their ability to hunt mice and their relatives, the rats.