Mice or rats in your home? Get connected with a local rodent control pro
Mice and rats move indoors looking for food, water and warm places to nest, especially as nights get colder. They breed fast, so a few droppings in a cabinet can turn into a real infestation within weeks. A rodent control provider can find how they're getting in, remove them and seal the gaps.
Call (XXX) XXX-XXXXFor houses, family homes and apartments. Not for commercial buildings or mobile homes.
Signs of mice and rats
- Droppings in cabinets, drawers, along walls or in the attic
- Scratching or scurrying in walls or ceilings at night
- Gnaw marks on food packages, wood or wiring
- Greasy rub marks along walls and baseboards
- Nests made of shredded paper, fabric or insulation
Call a pro if:
- You find fresh droppings in more than one room
- You hear scratching in the walls or ceiling at night
- You see a rat inside or around the house
- Food packages have been chewed open
Why it's worth getting help
- Rodents contaminate food and surfaces with urine and droppings.
- Deer mice can carry hantavirus. Don't sweep or vacuum droppings; wet them with disinfectant first.
- Rats and mice chew wiring, which can start fires.
What a local provider does
- Inspect inside and out to find entry points and activity
- Set traps or bait stations placed safely away from kids and pets
- Seal gaps around pipes, vents and foundations
- Advise on sanitation and safe cleanup
Dealing with mice and rats? Talk to a local provider.Availability depends on providers in your area.
Call (XXX) XXX-XXXXWhat you can do right now
- Store food, including pet food, in sealed containers.
- Seal gaps around pipes and doors. A mouse can fit through a gap about the size of a dime.
- Keep firewood and clutter away from the house.
- Wet droppings with disinfectant before cleaning them up. Don't sweep them dry.
Questions people ask
Is it mice or rats?
Mouse droppings are small, about the size of a grain of rice, with pointed ends. Rat droppings are larger, around half an inch or more, with blunter ends.
Why do I hear mice in the walls at night?
Mice and rats are most active at night and travel inside walls between nests and food. Hearing them usually means they have a regular path through your home.
Who do I call for mice or rats?
A rodent or wildlife control company. Call the number on this page to be connected with an independent provider near you.
Mice & Rat Removal near you
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Clarksville, TN
- Charlotte, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Durham, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Boulder, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Seattle, WA
- Spokane, WA
- Tacoma, WA
- Vancouver, WA
- Everett, WA
- Bellevue, WA
How it works
Call the number
Tell us what you're seeing or hearing and where you live.
Get connected
Your call is routed to an independent provider that serves your area.
Ask before you book
Talk through the problem, the plan and the price before agreeing to anything.