Rodents

Rats are excellent climbers and are usually found in the upper parts of structures or above ground in trees, in dense overgrown vegetation, or in piles of wood or debris. They prefer fresh plant materials such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and tree bark. They frequent citrus, mango and avocado trees. They are wary of crossing open spaces with no cover and prefer to travel along edges, along pipes or along walls. They tend to be wary of new objects in their territory and will gnaw and leave marks on almost anything, including wood, chip board, lead pipes, cinder blocks, metal, and even glass. They are excellent swimmers, can fit into openings the size of a nickel and can climb vertical pipes up to 3 inches in diameter or any size if they are within 3 inches from a wall. Rats are mainly active at night. Seeing them during the day can mean a heavy infestation. 

 Mice are identical to rats in many aspects, they are found in the same structural habitats as the rat. But unlike the rat they will readily investigate any new object in their territory. They can fit into an opening the diameter of a pencil. Mice are active during daylight hours as much as night time hours, so seeing them during the day does not always indicate any special conditions. A female house mouse gives birth to approx. 6 mice about 19 days after mating and is capable of mating again in 2 days. A mouse can produce 6-10 litters in a year and are able to mate only 2 months after birth. Mice establish a nesting site near sources of food and feed 15-20 times a day. 

Services are best provided on a monthly basis. However, frequency needs may vary per customer based on their specific location and situation. Stations may be purchased at a one time cost and become your property once purchased. This service may be provided alone or in addition to other pest control services.

Service prices start at $65+ per month for rodent control only. Contact the office to schedule an estimate.

ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING RODENTS!!en cleaning up rodent droppings or disposing of rodents.

Put the droppings and the rodent(s) in a plastic bag and seal it tightly.

Always double bag them and make sure both bags are sealed tightly. Dispose of the bag immediately!

Do not leave in indoor trash cans. 

Dispose of all gloves used during the clean-up immediately in an outdoor trash can or dumpster.

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ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOUROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING RODENTS!!