Mice and rats in your home

Heard scratching in the walls? Found droppings under the sink?

Mice come indoors when it gets cold. One mouse in the kitchen usually means a gap somewhere you cannot see. We find it, close it, and clear what is already inside.

What we actually do

1. We walk the house and find how they are getting in.
   Under siding, around pipes, behind the dryer vent, the gap under the garage door. Mice need about a quarter inch.
2. We seal the entry points.
   Trapping without sealing just makes room for the next ones.
3. We clear what is already inside.
   Placed where they travel, and out of reach of children and pets.
4. We come back and check.
   You will know what we found and what we did, in writing.

Signs you have mice, not something else

• Droppings along walls, in cabinets, behind the stove
• Scratching or scrabbling in walls or ceilings, mostly at night
• Gnaw marks on food packaging, cardboard, or wiring
• A musty smell in a closed cabinet or closet
• Shredded paper, insulation or fabric tucked into a corner

Chewed wiring is a fire risk. If you are seeing gnaw marks, do not wait.