Rodents in North Carolina

Rodents, namely rats, mice, and voles, are incredibly common in North Carolina. They find their way into homes and businesses in search of food and shelter. Once you discover a rodent infestation, it can be hard to get rid of them for good. Not only can rodents damage your home due to their gnawing, but they can also carry diseases, which can spread to your family and your pets.

While many homeowners may be tempted to solve a rodent infestation using DIY methods or store-bought treatments, these rarely solve the problem in the long term. That’s why it’s important to get professional rodent control and elimination services from a trusted pest control company like Clegg’s. We offer effective pest control treatments for rats, mice, and other rodents so you can get back to relaxing in your home.

 

Identifying Rodents

“Rodent” is a broader category of pests, which includes rats, mice, voles, and others. Generally, rodents are around a few inches to a foot long with fur and a tail. A common challenge is telling the difference between rats and mice. When determining rats versus mice, there are many factors to consider, including size, behavior, and appearance.

Rats are usually twice the size of mice, with bodies around 10 inches long and tails of equal length. Mice have bodies around three inches long and tails around three to four inches. Another key difference is in the appearance of the ears. Mice usually have ears that appear much larger in proportion to their bodies, while rats’ ears appear smaller and sit closer to the head.

 

Signs of a Rodent Infestation

You may be dealing with a rodent infestation even if you’ve never seen a rat or mouse. Rodents are excellent at finding hiding places and often wait until the night to search for food. At the same time, there are some signs of a rodent infestation you can stay vigilant for, such as:

  • Skittering noises, especially at night
  • Gnawed wires or bite marks on furniture
  • Droppings, which are typically black and small, 1/4 inch to a half-inch
  • Black marks on walls, which rub off of rodents’ fur
  • Chewed food packaging 
  • Nests made out of trash, cardboard, or fabric

Rodent Prevention and Treatments

Preventing rodents completely can be difficult, as they’re often drawn to homes for warmth and shelter, especially in the colder months. You can take some steps to make your home less attractive to rodents and harder to enter.

Ensure you clean your home regularly and properly store all food items, including pet food, in sealed containers. Identify and seal any potential entry points, including cracks, crevices, and holes. Also, be sure to fix any leaks or other moisture problems you may have in your home, which can attract rodents.

 

Schedule Rodent Control Services From Clegg’s Today

If you feel like you’ve tried everything and still can’t get rid of the rodents, it’s time to get professional rodent control services from Clegg’s Pest Control. We offer rodent control in North Carolina, with branches in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Durham, and more. 

Our residential pest control services can help you solve pest problems in your home, while our commercial pest control services in North Carolina are great for local businesses. Get started today and contact us to schedule your free inspection.

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Asheville
276-B Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Charlotte
1520 Industrial Center Cir.
Charlotte, NC 28213
Clinton
205 Wall St.
Clinton, NC 28328
Durham
2401 Reichard St.
Durham, NC 27705
Fayetteville
500 S. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Greenville
864 Rivit St.
Greenville, NC 27834
Kernersville
740 Indeneer Dr.
Kernersville, NC 27284
Morehead City
2700 Bridges St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
New Bern
218 Kale Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
Raleigh
3751 Bastion Ln.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Smithfield
1520 S. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Southport
4075 Old Bridge Rd. SE
Southport, NC 28461
Wilmington
3417 Enterprise Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405

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276-B Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
1520 Industrial Center Cir.
Charlotte, NC 28213
205 Wall St.
Clinton, NC 28328
2401 Reichard St.
Durham, NC 27705
500 S. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
864 Rivit St.
Greenville, NC 27834
740 Indeneer Dr.
Kernersville, NC 27284
2700 Bridges St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
218 Kale Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
3751 Bastion Ln.
Raleigh, NC 27604
1520 S. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
4075 Old Bridge Rd. SE
Southport, NC 28461
3417 Enterprise Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405

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