Rodent Control in Charlotte NC
Mice and rats are more than a nuisance. They contaminate food, damage insulation and wiring, and spread bacteria throughout your home. If you are hearing scratching at night, seeing droppings, or noticing unexplained odors, rodents may already be active inside your walls or attic.
Action Pest Exterminating provides professional rodent control backed by decades of experience. While rodents such as mice and rats cannot be relocated, we prioritize responsible, humane control methods focused on eliminating active infestations and reducing unnecessary suffering.
Serving the Charlotte region since 1983, our team takes a diligent, long-term approach to rodent control. This includes identifying entry points, removing active populations, and implementing exclusion and monitoring strategies to help prevent recurring activity. Because rodents are persistent, ongoing vigilance and proper prevention are key to keeping them under control.
Why Rodents Enter Homes
Rodents seek three things: warmth, shelter, and an easy food source. Attics, crawl spaces, garages, and wall voids provide ideal nesting conditions. Small openings around utility lines, crawl space doors, vents, and roofing gaps make it easy for both mice and rats to access your home.
Once inside, they reproduce quickly, which is why prompt professional service makes a major difference in solving the problem fully.
Our Rodent Control Process
Every home is different, which is why we begin by identifying how and why rodents gained access to the structure. Your technician performs a detailed inspection and develops a solution tailored to your property and level of activity.
Inspection and Identification
We inspect attics, crawl spaces, insulation, exterior entry points, and common travel and nesting areas. This allows us to identify the rodent species involved, determine activity levels, and understand how rodents are moving throughout the structure.
Targeted Baiting and Population Reduction
Because mice and rats cannot be relocated, control requires targeted baiting to reduce active populations. We use professional-grade rodent baiting systems placed strategically based on activity and movement patterns. Bait is secured inside tamper-resistant stations designed to protect children and pets while effectively eliminating rodents.
Entry Point Identification and Prevention Guidance
Removing rodents addresses the immediate issue, but preventing future access is an important part of long-term control. Our technicians identify accessible entry points and structural vulnerabilities and provide clear recommendations to homeowners or property managers on repairs or sealing needed to help reduce the risk of rodents returning.
Sanitation and Prevention Guidance
Rodents leave behind droppings, nesting materials, odors, and bacteria. We provide guidance on sanitation steps and preventive measures to reduce attractants and discourage continued activity.
Follow-Up and Monitoring
Rodent control requires diligence. Your technician will explain what to expect over the following days and may schedule follow-up visits or monitoring as needed to ensure activity is reduced and controlled over time.
Signs You May Have Rodents
• Scratching, scurrying, or chewing sounds in walls, attic, or crawl space
• Small black droppings near appliances, cabinets, or storage areas
• Chewed food packaging
• Insulation damage
• Oily rub marks along baseboards or rafters
• Unexplained odors
• Pets staring at or pawing at walls
If you notice any of these signs, schedule an inspection right away. A small issue can rapidly grow into a larger infestation.
Where Rodents Hide
Rodents thrive in areas with limited disturbance, especially spaces homeowners rarely inspect. Common hotspots include:
• Attics and crawl spaces
• Under kitchen appliances
• Inside wall voids
• Garages and sheds
• Storage rooms and basements
• Utility line access points
Why do I hear noises at night?
Rodents are primarily nocturnal. Scratching, scurrying, or movement in walls, ceilings, or attics often indicates mice or rats. In some cases, wildlife such as squirrels may also be active. A professional inspection is the best way to identify the source.
How quickly can you remove rodents?
Many homes see noticeable reduction in activity shortly after treatment begins. Full control depends on the level of infestation, access points, and the completion of exclusion work. Ongoing monitoring and diligence are often required to prevent recurrence.
Rodent
FAQs
Do I need exclusion if the rodents are removed?
Preventing future rodent activity is an important part of long-term control. While removing rodents addresses the immediate issue, entry points and structural vulnerabilities can allow rodents to return. Our technicians will identify accessible entry points and provide recommendations on repairs or sealing needed to help reduce reentry. Ongoing monitoring and prompt response if activity returns are key to effective control.
Schedule Rodent Control Today
If you suspect rodents in your home, do not wait. Mice and rats multiply fast and can cause significant damage in a short amount of time.
Contact Action Pest Exterminating today for a thorough inspection and a customized rodent removal plan.
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