Rodent & Wildlife Control & Exclusion Services
Keep Unwanted Guests Out of Your Home
Hearing scratching in the attic? Finding droppings in the kitchen or garage? Noticing damage around vents, rooflines, or other areas of your home? Mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, birds, and other wildlife can find their way inside through surprisingly small openings. Once they get in, they can damage insulation, chew wires, contaminate areas with droppings and urine, and create nesting sites inside attics, crawl spaces, walls, and other hidden areas.
Signs of Rodents or Wildlife
Rodents and wildlife often stay hidden, especially during the early stages of an infestation. Common warning signs include:
- Scratching, scurrying, or movement in walls and attics
- Droppings
- Gnaw marks
- Unusual odors
- Damaged insulation, vents, soffits, rooflines, or other possible entry points
Mice and rats can reproduce quickly once they find a reliable source of food, water, and shelter. Because their teeth grow continuously, rodents must gnaw regularly to keep them worn down. Over time, this constant chewing can damage insulation, building materials, plumbing components, and even electrical wiring. Rodents also leave behind droppings, urine, and nesting materials that contaminate the areas where they live and travel.
Rodent & Wildlife Control Process
- Inspect the Property - We perform a detailed visual inspection for droppings, nesting materials, gnaw marks, damaged areas, entry points, and other signs of rats, raccoons, squirrels, birds, and other wildlife.
- Identify the Problem - Different animals require different control methods. We determine what is causing the activity and identify the areas of the property being used for entry, nesting, or movement.
- Develop a Control or Removal Plan - Based on what we find, we'll recommend a solution appropriate for the animal and the property. Rodent treatments and specialized wildlife removal are handled according to the specific problem.
- Address Entry Points - Removing an animal or controlling rodents is only part of the solution. PestNow can perform basic exclusion work to close identified rodent access points using durable materials such as tightly packed copper mesh.
- Monitor and Prevent Future Activity - When applicable, ongoing monitoring helps determine whether rodent activity remains and whether additional action is necessary.
Mice & Rat Control
PestNow's mouse control focuses on identifying activity, locating potential access points, controlling the existing population, and helping prevent additional mice from entering. For PestNow customers enrolled in our Quarterly Pest Control Program, treatment and prevention for house mice are included as part of your ongoing pest control service.
Rats require a different control strategy than house mice because of their size, behavior, nesting habits, and feeding patterns. Rat control requires an additional one-time initial service where our technicians inspect for signs of rat activity and determine the appropriate treatment and monitoring strategy for the property. After the initial treatment, ongoing monitoring of rat bait stations is included with your standard quarterly pest control service.
Not sure whether you're dealing with mice or rats? You don't have to figure it out yourself. PestNow can inspect the property, identify the rodent involved, and recommend the appropriate treatment.
Why Rodents Are a Serious Problem
Mice and rats can reproduce quickly once they find food, water, and shelter inside a property. They may nest inside walls, attics, crawl spaces, garages, insulation, cabinets, and other protected areas.
Rodents also have continuously growing teeth, which means they gnaw frequently. That can lead to damage to insulation, building materials, plumbing components, and electrical wiring. Droppings, urine, and nesting materials can also contaminate areas where rodents are active.
Finding and addressing the entry points is an important part of gaining control—not simply dealing with the rodents already inside.
Rodent & Wildlife Warranties
Warranty coverage varies depending on the PestNow service you receive.
Quarterly Pest Control: Ongoing protection with free retreatments for covered pests between regularly scheduled quarterly services.
One-Time General Pest Control: Includes a 30-day warranty.
Wildlife Services: Includes a 90-day warranty.
Because wildlife and rodent situations can vary by property, our team will explain exactly what is included with your recommended service before treatment begins.
Wildlife Library
Frequently Asked Questions About Nuisance Wildlife
PestNow has the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
How can I keep wildlife out of my yard or garden?
To deter wildlife from your yard or garden, you can implement measures such as installing fences or barriers, removing food sources (like bird feeders or uncovered garbage), and using deterrents like motion-activated sprinklers or noise devices.
How can I identify signs of wildlife activity around my home?
Signs of wildlife activity may include tracks, droppings, gnaw marks, scratches, nests, or damage to property such as chewed wires or insulation. Additionally, hearing unusual noises or observing unusual behavior from pets can also indicate the presence of wildlife.
What should I do if I find a wild animal in my attic or crawl space?
If you discover a wild animal in your attic or crawl space, it's important to call PestNow. Attempting to remove the animal yourself can be dangerous and may result in injury to both you and the animal. A PestNow wildlife specialist can inspect the attic and exterior of the property to determine what animal is present, locate possible entry points, and recommend an appropriate removal and exclusion solution.
What should I do if I encounter a wild animal on my property?
If you encounter a wild animal on your property, it's best to give it space and avoid approaching it. In most cases, the animal will move on its own. If the animal appears injured, aggressive, or poses a threat to people or pets, contact your local animal control or wildlife management authorities for assistance.
How can I prevent rodents and wildlife in the future?
- Cut back overgrown vegetation and tree branches away from the exterior of your home or business.
- Pick up fruits and vegetables that fall to the ground in garden areas.
- Repair any missing or broken roof shingles.
- Remove bird feeders from your yard.
- Keep all of your grass cut short.
- Place tight-fitting caps on the chimney.
- Inspect the exterior of your property, fixing any cracks or openings.
How small of a hole can a mouse get through?
A mouse can squeeze through an opening approximately ¼ inch wide—about the width of a pencil. That means even seemingly minor gaps around foundations, utility lines, vents, doors, and other parts of the structure may provide access.
Is mouse control included with PestNow's quarterly pest control?
Yes. House mouse treatment and prevention are included with PestNow's Quarterly Pest Control program.
Is rat control included with quarterly pest control?
Rat infestations require an additional one-time initial service. After the initial treatment, ongoing monitoring of rat bait stations is included with your standard quarterly service.
What wildlife does PestNow remove?
PestNow handles common nuisance wildlife problems involving animals such as rats, squirrels, raccoons, and birds. The exact treatment or removal method depends on the animal, where it is located, and how it is entering the structure.
Does PestNow seal holes where rodents are getting inside?
PestNow provides basic rodent exclusion for identified entry points using materials such as tightly packed copper mesh. Major carpentry and construction repairs are not part of our basic seal-up service.