RODENT CONTROL | Mice Masters

RODENT CONTROL SERVICES

Pet Friendly Rodent Control

Keeping your family and pets safe is our number one priority. Mice Masters specializes in rodent control that is designed to minimize risk to pets. We utilize weighted tamper-resistant bait stations and low secondary-toxicity baits to keep pets and other animals safe. Our single-feed bait will make any mice that eat it thirsty and sleepy, causing them to leave your home or business. This results in no dead mice* and no mess or smell in your home or business.

Why should I be concerned about rodents?

Mice damage property, leave a mess wherever they decide to nest, and are even known to spread diseases such as the hantavirus and salmonella (food poisoning). They also carry fleas and ticks that can spread diseases like Lyme Disease, Colorado Tick Fever and more. Not to mention the droppings they leave behind, a disgusting common sign of a mouse infestation. Rodents tend to be quite clever, making it difficult for homeowners to get rid of the problem themselves. Mice are easily able to find a way in, being capable of squeezing through holes as small as 1/4". When mice nest in your home, they will contaminate and damage items, insulation, and pretty much anything they get their little paws on. Letting disease carrying, damage causing, trouble making rodents snuggle their babies in your walls and attic is not a pleasant thought. Soon after they find a way in, you will notice an infestation beginning to form. The facts about mice will knock the socks off of you. Each female mouse can have up to 80 babies per year, and these babies in turn mature and are able to reproduce in 2-3 months. For mouse and rat control in the Chicagoland and Denver areas, contact Mice Masters. We are properly trained to eliminate, clean up, and prevent rodent infestations.

How do I tell if I have mice?

One of the most noticeable signs of a mice infestation is a large amount of droppings spread throughout your home. If they are new, the droppings will be moist. Once they start to age, though, they become dry and grey. Pay special attention near food, inside of drawers and cabinets, and underneath the sink. There will also be a lot of droppings near the nest. Believe it or not, mice often end up nesting in attics and wall voids, so if you see droppings or holes in your insulation, that is a sure sign of a potential infestation. It is almost never "just one mouse". If you found a mouse in your home, there are almost definitely more present! If you see droppings, you should call an effective mice control company to come to your home and get rid of your mice problem.

When should I hire an exterminator for mice?

Signs of a mouse infestation include holes in insulation, missing and gnawed food and food containers, and little black grains of rice appearing in areas around your home such as under sinks, basement, attic, and mechanical rooms. These are not grains of rice! Though they resemble rice, mouse droppings are a bio-hazard and should not be touched without proper protective equipment. Due to the fact that mice multiply rapidly, it is recommended to call a professional exterminator as soon as you see any evidence of activity. Rats are even worse, as they are intelligent and cunning enough to make extermination particularly difficult. Home and hardware store remedies are usually inadequate, so rodent control is best left to the pros.

How does Mice Masters rodent elimination process work?

At Mice Masters, our unique extermination process is a large part of our success as a company. We begin with a thorough inspection of each building from top to bottom, including the following areas:

Basements
Utility rooms
Kitchens
Multiple floor levels
Attics

We also inspect the outside of each building. There is no cost for the evaluation, and our trained exterminators will come up with a solution to the problem that lasts. Typically we will leave large tamper-proof bait stations on the exterior and bait any interior areas with visible activity. The bait we use is a single-feed bait that causes the rodents to get thirsty and leave the structure in search of water. Customers typically stop seeing rodents about 3 days to two weeks after the treatment. This time may vary, and may be longer if there is heavy activity or competing food sources in the area. For most services a second visit is performed after two weeks to refill the bait stations, and close off any visible and accessible potential entry points. The rodent service comes with a 90 day warranty, and after the second visit an interval for periodic bait refills is recommended. Ensuring that bait stations are filled and maintained will help to keep the mice at bay, and save you money and time by preventing re-infestation. Our final step is to disinfect the inside of your structure, which, though not required, is recommended after the service is done if droppings are present. Disinfecting not only kills all germs and bacteria that mice can carry, but also eliminates the scent and trails they left behind Click here to learn more about our sanitation services.

*Though the treatment is designed to eliminate mice discretely, it is still possible to find dead mice if there is a heavy population present, or if a mouse gets trapped inside and does not leave before expiring.