Rodent Control And Exterminator Services
Our Rodent Control Specialists Are Ready to Serve You
Hearing scratching in the walls, finding gnawed food packaging, or seeing droppings in hidden corners is a sign it’s time for action.
Our rodent control specialists respond quickly to identify the source of activity and apply targeted treatments. We handle everything from a single mouse to a full-scale rat infestation, always aiming for long-term prevention as well as immediate relief.
Why Choose Us for Rodent Extermination?
Our rodent extermination team combines decades of experience with modern techniques to address infestations at the source. Every job is backed by our 24/7 support to keep pests gone for good.
Fully Licensed Technicians and Proven Methods
Our certified pest control technicians use tools and strategies to target the exact type of rodent invading your space, indoors or out.
Customized Residential Treatment Plans
From urban apartments to rural properties, our approach targets active rodents while helping prevent new ones from moving in.
Backed by 24/7 Customer Support
Our 24/7 rodent extermination support means you can get advice, schedule a visit, or arrange follow-up treatments at any time of day or night.
Signs You May Have a Rodent Infestation
Rodents are experts at staying hidden, which is why early detection can be tricky. Knowing the warning signs of rodents can help you take action before the pest problem gets out of hand.
Common Warning Signs in Your Home
- Scratching or scurrying noises inside walls or ceilings
- Droppings in cupboards, drawers, or behind appliances
- Chewed wires, baseboards, or food packaging
- Grease marks along walls or floors from frequent travel paths
Health Risks and Property Damage from Rodents
A rodent infestation can spread bacteria, trigger allergies, and damage electrical wiring, all of which create serious risks for your household. They also chew through insulation, drywall, and stored belongings, causing costly repairs over time.
This is why it’s so important to get rid of rats, mice and other rodents as soon as you notice them.
Rodents We Remove
Rodents come in many shapes and sizes, and each type requires a different removal strategy. Our residential pest control team is equipped to handle them all.
House Mouse
Size: 150 to 170 mm long.
Colour: Brown or grey.
Behaviour: House mice have oversized ears, small bodies and long tails that are normally double the length of their body. They live in environments that allow for total hiding, such as underbrush, dog houses, sheds, barns, or in dark corners and spaces in your home, like in vents or walls. House mice have litters of 5 to 6 babies and may produce up to a dozen litters in a year. Their newborns reach maturity after about a month for females and 2 months for males.
Norway Rat
Size: 40 to 50 cm long.
Colour: Dark grey or brown.
Behaviour: Norway rats have small eyes and ears, a blunt and slanted snout with coarse fur, long tails and a heavy body. They enjoy damp environments and are strong swimmers. Rats are nocturnal creatures that enjoy burrowing underground and can even swim through drainpipes.
Pocket Gophers
Size: Up to 15 cm in length.
Colour: Grey to brown fur.
Behaviour: Pocket gophers are burrowing rodents who are known for their extensive tunnelling abilities. They can destroy a farm or garden, and have teeth that protrude from their mouths that are usually yellow or brown.
Squirrels
Size: 10 to 70 cm long.
Colour: Brown, grey, black or red fur.
Behaviour: Squirrels have slender bodies with large bushy tails and often stand on their back legs when they’re not running or climbing. Canada is home to 22 different breeds of squirrels. Some breeds are ground-dwelling, and some live in trees. Some squirrels hibernate through the winter, while others are active year-round. This variety is what makes it so tricky to get rid of squirrels for good.
Voles
Size: 11 to 15 cm long.
Colour: Brown to grey fur.
Behaviour: Voles are tiny rodents that look similar to hamsters. Vole populations can grow very large in a small period of time, with the females having 5 to 10 litters per year and the babies reaching maturity in a month. Similar to mice and rats, voles will eat almost anything they can get their hands on, feeding on small plants, dead animals, nuts and fruit.
Our Rodent Control Process
Our residential and commercial rodent control process is built to clear active pests while making your space less inviting to future ones. We address the cause as well as the symptoms, giving you lasting peace of mind.
Inspection and Identification
On your initial service, we’ll hunt high and low for rodents, documenting our findings in a comprehensive inspection.
Safe and Targeted Treatment
Our rodent control experts will devise a unique removal plan that includes long-term rodent solutions to prevent pests from returning.
Ongoing Monitoring and Prevention
If rodents come back to your home, so will our rodent control team. Our custom rodent control techniques adapt with the seasons to address seasonal activity in your area.
What Months Are Rodents Active?
Are Rodents Dangerous?
Mice and rats can transmit hantavirus, which is a rare respiratory disease that can be fatal in humans, with no known cure. They do this by contaminating food and surfaces with their feces, urine and saliva. They can introduce fleas, lice, or ticks into your home that can spread to both humans and pets.Mice can also transmit diseases such as tularemia, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and murine typhus, and rats can transmit Weil’s disease, toxoplasmosis and trichinosis. Hiring our humane rodent control team is the best way to keep mice away for good.
Why Do I Have a Rodent Infestation?
Rodents find dark and warm spaces to live as they have many predators and not a lot of ways to defend themselves. During the warmer, summer months, you’re less likely to get caught with an infestation, but in the fall months, rodents will seek refuge in homes to wait out the winter.
They can sneak through the smallest of spaces, holes or cracks as easily as walking through an open door or gaining entry through rain gutters. If you have a crack or space in your structure that’s any bigger than 1.75 cm wide, you may be susceptible to a rodent infestation.
Wondering How To Get Rid Of A Mouse? Do I Need a Mice Exterminator for Rodent Control?
If you already have rodents living in your home, it’s crucial you call a mouse exterminator as soon as possible. They’ll take care of the problem and properly sanitize your space.
Keep your food preparation stations clean and immediately clean up spills or crumbs. Remove food sources such as bird feeders, garbage cans and leftover food. You can also trim back vegetation so it’s not touching your home’s exterior. Lastly, make sure any cracks, holes, or loose shingles are sealed with caulk or foam. The best way to get rid of mice and rats is to hire a Terminix Canada mice exterminator or rat exterminator.
How to Get Rid of Mice in Walls and Ceilings?
How Do Exterminators Get Rid of Rodents?
With Rentokil Terminix, all work is done by licensed technicians using safe, effective methods. Follow-up visits confirm the problem is solved, and prevention steps help keep your home rodent-free.
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