Make yourself at home, without rodents
Scratching in a wall. Droppings in a cupboard. A recurring problem deserves a closer look at how rodents are getting in.
Signs worth a closer look
Care begins at the edges of your home
Droppings near food, storage areas or along walls
Gnaw marks on packaging, wood or wiring
Scratching sounds, especially when the property is quiet
Start with the property
A useful rodent plan begins with the property: access points, food sources and the routes rodents use. Inspection helps determine where monitoring, trapping and exclusion work may be needed.
Look for a pattern
Sightings, sounds and evidence help establish which parts of the property need attention.
Consider the way in
Exterior gaps, utility routes and adjoining spaces help explain how activity reaches the interior.
Discuss control and exclusion
Ask which measures address current activity, which repairs are needed and how progress will be checked.
Before a visit
Make a note of where you noticed activity and when it started. Keep children and pets away from affected areas. Avoid disturbing droppings before receiving appropriate cleanup advice.
Know what to expectCare beyond the visit
Store food in sealed containers, manage waste carefully and address accessible gaps after the source of the activity has been assessed.
Keep a dated note of fresh signs after the visit. Share new activity with the team before changing the position of any monitoring equipment.
A little more clarity
Specific advice will depend on your property and the findings of an inspection.
Why do rodents keep returning?
Removing a rodent does not necessarily resolve an access point or food source. A property assessment helps identify the conditions that allow activity to continue.
Can you help with rodents in an apartment?
Start by sharing your building type and where you noticed activity. Shared walls, waste areas and utility routes may mean the building manager needs to be part of the conversation.
Should I seal every opening I can find?
Discuss active routes with the team first. Exclusion should be coordinated with the control plan, and the appropriate repair depends on the opening and the building.
What will the service cost?
The property, extent of activity, access and proposed work all affect the quote. Share your ZIP code and the details of your concern so scope and price can be discussed before booking.
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Let’s talk about your space
Share your location and what you’ve noticed. We’ll help you understand the next step.