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Rodent Treatment FAQs

Expert Insights into Rodent Control & Prevention

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  • Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching sounds at night, and nests made of shredded material.

  • Yes, rodents can transmit salmonella, hantavirus, and other illnesses.

  • Mice and rats are nocturnal, so they’re most active after dark.

  • Yes, they can chew drywall, wood, plastic, and even wiring.

  • Mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime.

  • Yes, rats are excellent climbers and can scale walls, wires, and pipes.

  • Yes, infestations usually involve multiple rodents, not just one.

  • Mice can have litters every 3 weeks; rats every 4–6 weeks.

  • Yes, chewing on wires is common and can even cause fire hazards


  • Inside walls, basements, attics, or near food and water sources.

  • They are mostly nocturnal, but daytime sightings mean a large infestation.

  • Yes, they leave droppings and urine that contaminate surfaces and food supplies.

  • Their teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw constantly to keep them trimmed.

  • Yes, they can nest outdoors in burrows, woodpiles, or vegetation.

  • – Usually, seeing one means many more are hiding nearby.