Hampton Roads winters are mild and damp compared to a lot of the country. But that doesn’t mean rodents have the courtesy to stay outside. When the temperature drops and wet weather settles in, mice and rats start looking for somewhere warm and dry.
That’s the trouble with rodents. Their activity tends to pick up through fall and winter as they try to get out of the cold.
That is why Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads offers professional rodent control that goes well beyond setting a few traps and hoping for the best. Our work includes a full inspection, exclusion to seal off entry points, and targeted treatment to push the population out. Instead of wondering where the next mouse is going to turn up, you will have a real plan in place.
How Our Rodent Control Service Works
Every Hampton Roads rodent control plan starts with a thorough inspection of your property. Our technicians walk the inside and outside of your home to find entry points and the conditions that draw rodents in to begin with. We look at gaps around utility lines and vents, worn door sweeps, cracks in the foundation, and crawl space openings. For the climbers, we look for branches that offer roof access. From there, we build a plan around your specific property, because no two homes are the same.
Then we get to work. We use exclusion methods to seal the gaps and cracks where rodents get in, and our EPA-registered products help control the population already inside. If your home has had persistent rodent trouble, we keep monitoring so new activity does not slip by unnoticed.
Common Rodents in Hampton Roads
House mice and Norway rats are the two rodents most likely to work their way into a Hampton Roads home. They’re both very good at finding ways inside homes. A house mouse can squeeze through an opening the size of a dime, and a Norway rat can fit through a hole the size of a quarter.
You may have rodents if you notice these signs around the house:
- Dark, pellet-shaped droppings
- Gnaw marks on wood, wiring, or food packaging
- Nesting material tucked into hidden corners
- Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceilings, especially at night
This is not just an annoyance. Rodents are bad roommates all around. They carry disease and they can chew wiring, which is a huge fire hazard. They tend to go after insulation because it makes great nesting material. So if you think you have a rodent problem, it’s worth scheduling rodent control sooner rather than later.
Rodent Prevention Tips for Your Home
Professional Hampton Roads rodent control does much of the work for you, but there are a few things you can do to make your home less appealing to rodents:
- Seal cracks and gaps around the foundation, utility lines, and where pipes enter the home
- Store food, including pet food, in airtight containers instead of bags or boxes
- Keep garbage secured with tight-fitting lids
- Clear debris, woodpiles, and clutter away from the exterior of your home
- Trim back vegetation and tree limbs that touch or hang near the house
These steps won’t clear out an existing problem. But they’ll make your home less easily accessible and comfortable to rodents when they start looking for a way out of the cold.
Get Rodent Control in Hampton Roads Today
Rodents are relentless. You shouldn’t have to hear them scratching in the ceiling and you certainly shouldn’t see them gnawing out your baseboards.
But we don’t give up either. Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads is ready to inspect your property and build a plan that fits your home.
Dealing with rodents in your Hampton Roads home? Call Mosquito Squad Plus of Hampton Roads at (757) 300-1839 or contact us online for a free pest control assessment and quote.
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