Rodent Control & Extermination

Rats and mice can find their way into your home through extremely small holes. Once there, they may cause damage in their search for food or water, or when they build their nests. They have also been known to chew through wires and cause home alarm systems to go off! Mice and rats may also carry diseases that can affect humans (Hantavirus) or bring in disease-carrying fleas, ticks or lice.

In some cases, you may not see the mice or rats, but may find droppings that indicate a problem. While you may be able to capture and remove the rodents, if you do not identify and seal every possible entry into your home, they are sure to return. We have over 60+ years of experience helping home and business owners and we can help you too. Call us or schedule your FREE initial inspection!

How Do I Know If I Have Mice in My House?

Odd Pet Behavior

If your pet continually sniffs, watches, or scratches at a specific area of the house such as a crack between the stove and refrigerator, a specific wall, or a space between moldings, this could indicate rodent activity.

Bite Marks

If you notice small bite marks or scratch marks on food containers, wrappings, or food items themselves, you probably have a rodent problem.

Grease Trails

These trails usually mean an infestation — a dirty looking mark along popular paths that the mice take. These trails are left from the greasy residue from their bodies as well as from urine. Typically found under counter ledges, narrow places, and against walls.

Droppings or Small Hairs

Mice droppings look like small black pellets and can often be found around their food or water source. It’s important to ensure any mice droppings are properly cleaned up, as they can carry diseases harmful to humans.

Nests / Nesting Materials

A typical house mouse nest will look like a small 4-6 inch ball of shredded material — insulation, paper, pillow batting, string, or fabric.

Scratching or Scuttling Noises

Often if you have a larger infestation, you will hear it before you see it. Rats are notorious for hanging out in attics and can be heard most at night when they come out to scavenge for food.

Common Rats and Mice in North Carolina

Deer Mice

The deer mouse rarely invades homes and is found in rural areas. Brown with white feet and underbelly, 5 to 8 inches long. Prefers the outdoors — sheltered areas like hollow tree logs. The deer mouse transmits the potentially fatal Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.

House Mice

The most common rodent pest. Light brown to black, about 2 inches. Can breed throughout the year and share nests. Micro droplets of mouse urine can cause allergies in children. Mice can also bring fleas, mites, ticks and lice into your home.

Norway Rat

Gray, brown or black. 10 to 12 inches total. Excellent climbers that often enter a home in the fall when outside food sources become scarce. Can chew through wiring, causing fires. Also spread numerous diseases.

Roof Rats

Found in upper parts of buildings. Black, 16 inches total. Known for damage they cause by chewing on materials and eating stored foods. Spread the bubonic plague historically. Only need a space of one-half inch to get into buildings.

How Did The Mice Get In?

There are a variety of entry possibilities:

Construction near or around your home usually brings rodents
Unsealed holes in and around your home (underneath sinks, dryer vents, cracks in foundation) allow rodents to access your home. Steel wool is a wonderful tool to seal these openings.

There are several options available to eliminate mice and rats. A service technician will recommend the best option after determining your specific situation.

Rodent Control Service Areas in NC

Clegg’s Pest Control is proud to provide local rodent control solutions across North Carolina, including Asheville, Charlotte, Clinton, Durham, Fayetteville, Greenville, Kernersville, Morehead City, New Bern, Raleigh, Smithfield, Southport, and Wilmington.

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