{"id":23233,"date":"2023-12-21T21:24:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=wildlife&#038;p=23233"},"modified":"2025-08-29T11:35:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:35:21","slug":"rodents","status":"publish","type":"wildlife","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/","title":{"rendered":"Pest Control for Rodents"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div class=\"wildlife-sub-navigation\">\n  <nav class=\"wildlife-sub-nav\" aria-label=\"Animal Navigation\">\n          <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Removal<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-info\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/mice\/mouse-noises\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Sound<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-sounds\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-droppings\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Scat<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-scat\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n              <a href=\"\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-tracks\/\" class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item \">\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-text\">Tracks<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wildlife-sub-nav-item-icon\">\n                      <svg class=\"info\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-tracks\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <section class=\"featured-image\" aria-label=\"featured image\">\n    <div class=\"featured-image-wrapper\">\n      \n\n                                                              \n    \n  <picture>\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-100x0-c-default.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-200x0-c-default.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-400x0-c-default.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-600x0-c-default.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-800x0-c-default.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-1200x0-c-default.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house.webp 1920w\">\n    <source type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 767px, (max-width: 991px) 991px, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-100x0-c-default.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-200x0-c-default.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-400x0-c-default.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-600x0-c-default.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-800x0-c-default.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house-1200x0-c-default.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house.jpg 1920w\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"featured-image-item\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" alt=\"mouse in house\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-in-house.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" >\n  <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wildlife-detail\">\n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-content wildlife-detail-content--full-width\">\n    <h1>Rat Removal Service \u2013 Safe, Fast, and Guaranteed<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Hearing strange noises? Seeing smudge marks along walls? Unexplained damage in the attic? Finding small droppings around the house?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rodents are one of the most dangerous pests to have in the house. They cause serious damage to your house and can spread diseases to you and your family. Critter Control provides fast, effective rodent control solutions to protect you, your family, and your property.<\/p>\n<h3>Find Rodent Control in Your Area<\/h3>\n<form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n<h3>Signs You Have a Rat Problem<\/h3>\n<p>Rodents will leave clear signs of their presence:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Droppings:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-droppings\/\">Rats and mice<\/a> both leave behind small, dark pellets. They are commonly found near food sources, in cupboards, under sinks, and along walls. Fresh droppings will appear moist and shiny, while older ones will be dry and crumbly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gnaw Marks:<\/strong> Rodents constantly gnaw to keep their ever-growing teeth in check. Look for gnaw marks on wood (like baseboards, door frames, and furniture), plastic containers, food packaging, wires, and pipes. Rat gnaw marks are usually larger and rougher than those left by mice, often appearing as paired grooves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odd Pet Behavior:<\/strong> Cats and dogs will stare at a wall, paw under a refrigerator, or even bark when they sense mice are present.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smudge Marks:<\/strong> When mice travel along baseboards or walls, they often leave dark smudge marks of dirt and oil along their path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foul Odor:<\/strong> When the urine of mice begins to accumulate, you might be aware of an ammonia smell.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scratching Noises and Other Sounds:<\/strong> Rodents are primarily nocturnal, so you&#8217;ll most likely hear them at night. Listen for scratching, scurrying, or squeaking sounds from walls, ceilings, attics, basements, or crawl spaces. These noises indicate active movement and can strongly indicate a hidden infestation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Listen to Rodent Noises<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-23233-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4340__rat.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4340__rat.mp3\">https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Critters\/Audio\/4340__rat.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<h2>Why Do Rodents Enter Homes?<\/h2>\n<p>Rats and mice seek out shelter to stay warm, safe, and close to food and water sources.<\/p>\n<p>They often enter homes through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foundation cracks and openings:<\/strong> Rats and mice can easily slip through cracks in the foundation, gaps around utility lines (pipes, wires, cables), or even unscreened crawl space vents. Even a hole the size of a quarter is large enough for a rat to enter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gaps around doors and windows:<\/strong> Poorly sealed doors, especially garage doors (where the rubber seal might be chewed or deteriorated), and gaps around windows provide easy access. They can also gnaw on wood around these areas to create larger openings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roofs and Vents:<\/strong> Rodents are excellent climbers. They can access roofs via overhanging tree branches, vines, or utility lines. Once on the roof, they can enter through damaged or unscreened roof vents, soffit gaps, openings in fascia boards, or even uncapped chimneys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where Rodents Cause a Problem<\/h3>\n<p>Most Common Places to Find Rodent Infestations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-walls\/\">Walls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-crawl-space\/\">Crawl spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rat-tunnels-in-attic\/\">Attics<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ceilings<\/li>\n<li>Basements<\/li>\n<li>Kitchens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rodents can live anywhere in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rats\/rats-in-homes\/\">house<\/a>, gnawing through materials, contaminating surfaces, and nesting in hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-nests\/\">Where to Find a Rodent Nest<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Common Problems Rodents Cause<\/h2>\n<p>A small rodent problem can quickly become a large infestation due to rapid breeding.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace.jpg\" alt=\"rat damage crawlspace\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-damage-crawlspace-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health Hazards:<\/strong> Rodents can carry and transmit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-diseases\/\">diseases<\/a> like leptospirosis, salmonella, and hantavirus. Their droppings and urine contaminate surfaces and food sources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire Risk:<\/strong> Rats gnaw on wires, which can lead to exposed wiring and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-caused-house-fires\/\">increase the risk of electrical fires.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Structural Damage:<\/strong> Their gnawing can compromise insulation, wood, and even piping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Do We Get Rid of Rodents<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d.jpeg\" alt=\"rats\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Rat-Pest-Control-Northern-Virginia0e1d-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Critter Control professionals use industry-standard traps, exclusion techniques, and damage repair to safely and effectively remove rats from your home. We identify entry points, seal access, and implement deterrents to prevent future infestations.<\/p>\n<p>Our licensed rodent removal professionals follow a proven process to exterminate rats and prevent future infestations:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: checkmark;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: checkmark;\">\n<li><strong>Inspection &amp; Identification<\/strong><br \/>\nWe find nests, entry points, and signs of activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humane Trapping &amp; Removal<\/strong><br \/>\nSafe, effective, and compliant with wildlife laws.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusions &amp; Prevention<\/strong><br \/>\nSealing entry points to prevent re-entry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repairs &amp; Remediation<\/strong><br \/>\nClean-up, decontamination, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/services\/attic-remediation-after-rodent-control\/\">restoration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What DIY Rodent Control Doesn&#8217;t Work<\/h3>\n<p>Most commercially available or DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-deterrents\/\">repellents are generally ineffective<\/a>. Nuisance wildlife can quickly grow accustomed to them or simply ignore them. For DIY scent deterrents, the odor dissipates rapidly, requiring constant reapplication. Professional exclusion and sanitation are the only proven long-term solutions.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Critter Control?<\/h2>\n<p>40+ Years of Rodent Control Expertise<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Licenses &amp; Insured Pest Control Professionals<\/p>\n<p>\u2611Safe, Humane, &amp; Environmentally Responsible Methods<\/p>\n<p>\u2611100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee<\/p>\n<h3>Rodent Exterminator Near You!<\/h3>\n<p>Rats in the attic, walls, basements? Droppings in your kitchen and pantry? Rats living under your home? Those scratching sounds in the attic, crawlspace, and noises in a wall may well be rats or mice.<\/p>\n<h2>Need Fast Rodent Control?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/telephone.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"29\" \/>\u00a0 Call <a href=\"tel:18002748837\"><strong>1-800-274-8837<\/strong><\/a> for Immediate Rodent Removal Services<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n    <h3>Find Service in your Area:<\/h3>\n           <form class=\"zip-code-form js-type-code\" id=\"zip-form\" method=\"post\">\n  <div class=\"zip-code-form__input\">\n    <input id=\"zip-search\" type=\"text\" name=\"zipCode\" placeholder=\"ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE\" class=\"input-zipcode\">\n      <button class=\"zip-code-form__submit\" aria-label=\"zip code submit\" type=\"submit\" data-icon=arrow>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/public\/img\/arrow.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" alt=\"arrow\">\n            <\/button>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/form>\n\n    \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-images\">\n                <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-top b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n             style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/squirrel-gnaw-wire-and-wood-2-min.jpg');\">\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img-bottom\">\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/rat-tunnels-1-14-1-scaled.jpg');\">\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"wildlife-detail-img b-lazy b-loaded b-done\"\n               style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/mouse-droppings.webp');\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n          \n    <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n      <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n                  <div class=\"wildlife-detail-rail-content\">\n<p><strong>Rodent Removal, Control, Exterminator Near You<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scratching noises in the ceiling or walls, small pellets in the kitchen could be rats or mice.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t let rodents spread diseases and damage your house!<\/p>\n<p>The experts at Critter Control are ready to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Get them out.<br \/>\nKeep them out.\u00ae<\/h3>\n<p>Experiencing a rodent infestation? 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<input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-1\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-1\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What rodent species is this?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Rodents are usually black, gray, or brown in color. Their fur can be either glossy and sleek or dull and bristly. Most have small black eyes, rounded ears, and some sort of tail. Many also possess sharp claws on their feet that help them climb trees or dig tunnels. Gifted climbers, like mice and rats, have long tails, while burrowing rodents, such as voles and gophers, have short tails.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of Nusiance Wildlife Rodents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/mice\/\">Mice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/rats\">Rats\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/squirrels\">Squirrels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/voles\/\">Voles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/gopher\/\">Gophers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/chipmunks\/\">Chipmunks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/beavers\/\">Beaver<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/wildlife\/muskrats\/\">Muskrat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are concerned you have rodents in your home or yard, call Critter Control to conduct an inspection.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-2\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-2\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">Where do rodents live?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>As they are some of the most diverse mammals on the planet, rodents can be found in various habitats. Open grasslands, forests, deserts, tropical jungles, and even arctic environments host rodents. While some rodent species live high off the ground in trees and attics, others live in underground burrows. Some species even build their nests in secluded places beneath bushes or within the walls of houses. Many rodents are social and live in large colonies.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect a rodent is living on your property, contact Critter Control. Our experts can correctly identify which rodent it is and handle its removal safely, humanely, and according to local and state regulations.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-3\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-3\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">How do rodents get into the house?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Rodents are clever, and if your home offers food, water, and shelter, they will view it as a potential long-term place to live, raise a family, and build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wildlife\/rodents\/rodent-nests\/\">nest<\/a> inside. The smallest species, mice, can squeeze their bodies through holes as narrow as half an inch in diameter, the size of a dime. Rodents will climb, run, jump, and chew into your home. Your home is not the only structure at risk. Rodents will invade barns, sheds, warehouses, office buildings, and food processing factories.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-4\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-4\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What are the signs of a rodent infestation?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Signs of a rodent infestation can be evident when searching for them directly. However, some signs may be overlooked as life gets busy and you have other stressors. Also, not everyone knows all the signs rodents leave behind, so hiring professional rodent control is the best solution.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of rodent signs can include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chew or gnaw marks on wires, cables, carpets, wood, drywall, cabinets, shingles, siding, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Nesting materials are found in dark places within your home, such as the attic, basement, crawlspace, or chimney. They may include items found inside and outside your home.<\/li>\n<li>Feces, droppings, and urine trails are especially prevalent in homes with mice and rats. The trails typically lead from the nest to the food source, primarily along the edges of walls and appliances.<\/li>\n<li>Unusual noises come from your walls, ceilings, attic, vents, or other home areas, likely at night when you are trying to sleep. Noises may include rustling, scratching, running, squeaking, and other forms of communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have pets, they will likely notice a rodent infestation before you do. If your pets behave abnormally and seem obsessed with a particular space, it could mean a rodent is present.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-5\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-5\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What damage do rodents cause?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>You can expect various damages to your home with a rodent infestation. They cause structural damage to wood beams and faulty wiring, leading to electrical shorts and fires. Rodents shred insulation for their nests, scratch holes in drywall, urinate inside walls, and damage lawns, fields, and irrigation systems by burrowing. Rodents have teeth that grow throughout their lifetime, meaning they must chew and gnaw on things to keep them filed to avoid pain. Pipes, wood, plastic, vinyl, shingles, and other materials are prime targets. Most rodents can chew a hole from the outside to the inside of your home.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do rodents constantly need to chew, they also breed often. Squirrels breed twice per year with the potential to have almost 20 offspring each year, while mice\/rats can breed up to 10 times per year and have the potential to have well over 100 offspring per year. This means 100 times the damage to your home. Rodents will create more nests, holes, chew marks, and larger amounts of feces and urine that can grow mold spores harmful to you and your family.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, rodents contaminate food and gnaw entrance holes in the exterior of buildings, allowing other pests to gain access to homes.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-6\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-6\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What diseases do rodents carry?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Each rodent can carry different diseases, some of which can infect humans if bitten or scratched. Rodents are also known to harbor fleas, lice, mites, and other insects that also have diseases. For example, many rodents carry deer ticks, which are responsible for people contracting Lyme disease. Examples of other diseases include leptospirosis, Hantavirus, plague, rat-bite fever, salmonellosis, and tularemia.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-7\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-7\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What&#8217;s the best rodent control?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Controlling rodents may not be as easy as it sounds, so hiring a professional is key to success. Your safety, humane trapping and removal, and sanitization must be priorities. Not all homeowners know the processes to complete these tasks. Critter Control has the expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Experts will implement specific steps to get the job done, including sealing your home and eliminating all entry points rodents may use. Regular cleaning and sanitation help eliminate potential food sources that entice rodents indoors. However, if the pests have already infested your home, avoid the temptation to handle or remove them without professional assistance. Without proper training, you risk being injured or contracting diseases.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"accordion\">\n              <input type=\"checkbox\" class=\"ac-state\" id=\"ac-8\" name=\"ac-group-1\">\n              <label for=\"ac-8\" class=\"ac-trigger\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"ac-title\">What is the best way to keep rodents out of the house?<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ac-icon\"><\/div>\n              <\/label>\n              <div class=\"ac-content\">\n                <div class=\"ac-content-inner\">\n                  <p>Modifying your house using exclusion methods can limit infestation problems and keep rodents out. Exclusion methods include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caulking cracks in foundations.<\/li>\n<li>Capping chimneys.<\/li>\n<li>Installing mesh covers over vents.<\/li>\n<li>Enclosing entrances to crawlspaces and basements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hiring an expert rodent controller is key because even small gaps between roof joints or around utility pipes may let these animals inside. 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