Service
Rodent Control
Trapping, exclusion, and sealing for mice and rats, built to end the problem rather than just knock it back for a few weeks.
Rodent control gets mice and rats out of a structure and closes the gaps that let them in. It is the most common pest call Illinois operators get from October into winter, when cold weather pushes rodents toward any heated building they can reach.
Real rodent work is more than setting a few traps. Mice breed year-round once they are inside a warm house, so trapping without sealing the entry points just clears the current animals and leaves the door open for the next ones. A proper Illinois rodent program pairs trapping with exclusion: finding and sealing the gaps, since a mouse needs only a pencil-width opening and a rat needs about the width of a quarter.
What rodent control covers
- House mice, the most common indoor rodent in Illinois
- Norway rats, an established problem in Chicago and the inner suburbs
- Inspection to find entry points and the conditions feeding the activity
- Trapping programs, set and monitored rather than left in place
- Exclusion: sealing gaps with steel and hardware cloth, not just caulk
- Advice on the food, clutter, and harborage that draw rodents in
What to expect
- 1
Inspection
The technician finds the entry points, runways, droppings, and nesting spots, and pins down how rodents are getting in.
- 2
Trapping
Snap traps and stations go in at the active runways. The operator monitors and resets them rather than leaving them and walking away.
- 3
Exclusion
Entry points get sealed with steel wool, hardware cloth, and proper sealant. This is the step that actually ends the cycle.
- 4
Follow-up
A return visit confirms the activity has stopped and catches any gap that was missed the first time.
What it costs in Illinois
An initial rodent inspection and treatment in Illinois runs about $150 to $350 in the Chicago metro and $100 to $250 downstate. That covers the first visit and an initial round of trapping.
A full exclusion and trapping program, which includes sealing the entry points, generally runs $300 to $600 for a standard residential job. Heavy infestations that need structural exclusion work, attic cleanup, or insulation replacement can run from $500 up past $2,500. The cost is driven mostly by how many entry points need sealing and how much access and repair the building requires.
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Pests this service handles
The most common Illinois pests addressed by rodent control.
House Mouse
The most common rodent in homes year-round. Small, fast, and capable of squeezing through a gap the width of a pencil, house mice nest inside walls and breed quickly.
Read moreNorway Rat
The large, burrowing rat found near foundations, dumpsters, and sewer lines. Norway rats cause serious structural damage and carry diseases that pose real health risks.
Read moreRodent Control: common questions
Why not just use poison bait?
How long does it take to get rid of mice?
Will sealing the house actually keep them out?
Why do I have mice every fall?
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