Scratching
after dark
Noises in walls, ceilings or the attic.
Rat & mouse control · For your home
Your home.
Not theirs.
Mice or rats moving in? Start with a conversation about professional rodent control.
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Know the warning signs
Rats and mice
leave clues.
Rodents don’t always show themselves. These clues are worth a closer look.
Kitchens. Attics. Garages.Look beyond the first sighting.
Scratching
Droppings in
hidden spots
Fresh signs along cabinets or baseboards.
Chewed bags.
Gnawed edges.
Damage to food packaging, wood or stored items.
You keep
seeing them
Sightings in the house, garage or around entry points.
Different activity. Different places.
Rats or mice?
Know where to look.
Share the places with activity. The provider can assess what’s happening.
RatsOutside routes.
Outside routes.
Hidden spaces.
Areas to discuss during a rat inspection.
MiceSmall gaps.
Small gaps.
Everyday rooms.
Areas to discuss during a mouse inspection.
Follow the clues
One home.
More than one hiding place.
Tell the provider where you notice activity—even outside the main living areas.
01
Kitchen & pantry
Cabinet edges, appliances and stored food.
02
Garage & utility room
Door edges, stored boxes and pipe openings.
03
Basement & lower spaces
Foundation gaps and routes around utilities.
04
Outside the home
Siding edges, vents and sheltered foundation areas.
Look at the whole problem
Not just where
you saw one.
How it got in.
A useful plan starts with the activity and the home—not only the rodent you can see.
01
Find the active areas
Discuss sightings, noises and fresh signs.
02
Understand the entry points
Ask about gaps near doors, pipes and foundations.
03
Talk through the plan
Compare treatment, exclusion and follow-up options.
Look beyond the sighting
Gone for a night.
Back the next?
A rodent-control conversation should cover what keeps the activity going.
A way in
Gaps around doors, vents or pipes.
A place to hide
Wall spaces, storage and sheltered corners.
A food source
Pantry goods, pet food or accessible waste.
Ongoing activity
Ask about monitoring and follow-up.
The sighting is a clue.The home is the bigger picture.
A simpler first step
What to expect when you call
- 1
Tell us what’s happening
Describe the activity and the rooms involved.
- 2
Get connected
Speak with an independent provider where coverage is available.
- 3
Talk it through
Discuss inspection, the proposed work and pricing.
- 4
You decide
Choose whether the provider’s options fit your home.
A plan for your home
Know the work.
Know the next step.
A clear conversation makes it easier to decide.
01
Inspection & findings
Where is the activity, and what needs attention?
02
Treatment & entry gaps
What work is proposed, and what is included?
03
Your household
Discuss children, pets and preparation for the visit.
04
Price & follow-up
Confirm the scope, cost and any return visits.
Your rodent-control questions
A clearer picture.
A better conversation.
Know what to ask before arranging service.
Do I need to know whether it’s mice or rats?
No. Describe what you have seen, where you noticed it and when it happens. The provider can assess the activity and discuss the next steps.
What does rodent control involve?
Ask about inspection, treatment and possible entry points. The plan depends on the home and the activity found.
Can I ask about sealing entry gaps?
Yes. Ask which openings need attention and whether exclusion work is included in the proposed service.
How much does treatment cost?
Pricing depends on the property, the activity and the work proposed. Ask the provider for the scope and price before agreeing.
What about children or pets?
Tell the provider about your household. Ask for preparation instructions and any precautions that apply to the proposed treatment.
What if the activity comes back?
Ask what to watch for after treatment and whether follow-up visits are part of the plan.
Take the next step
Make your home
the focus again.
Talk through the activity, the options and the next step.