Rodent Control
Mice and rats squeeze through gaps as small as a dime and a quarter. Once inside a Hudson Valley home, they contaminate food, damage wiring, and reproduce rapidly.
Identification
House mice (small, gray-brown, ~3 inches), deer mice (bicolor tails), Norway rats (large, brown, blunt-nosed), and roof rats (slender, agile climbers).
Biology
A single female mouse can produce 5–10 litters per year; rats up to 6 litters of 6–12 pups. Populations explode without intervention.
Behavior
Nocturnal, follow walls and edges, nest in insulation, wall voids, and attics. Highly neophobic (rats) — bait strategy matters.
Health Risks
Hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis, LCMV, and asthma triggers in children.
Property Damage
Chewed wiring causes electrical fires; contaminated insulation must be replaced; stored food is lost.
Signs You Have a Problem
- Droppings along walls and in drawers
- Gnaw marks on food packaging or wood
- Scratching sounds at night
- Musky ammonia odor
- Grease-rub marks on trim
Our Inspection Process
Our licensed technicians perform a thorough interior and exterior inspection to confirm rodents activity, identify harborage, moisture, and food sources, and map entry points. Findings are documented with photos and a written treatment plan tailored to your Hudson Valley, NY home.
Treatment Process
Tamper-resistant exterior bait stations, interior snap or multi-catch traps, entry-point exclusion with steel mesh and sealant, sanitation of contaminated areas, and follow-up until activity is zero.
Integrated Pest Management
Urbanxterminator uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for rodents: inspection, monitoring, sanitation guidance, mechanical exclusion, targeted low-impact products, and follow-up verification. We prioritize methods that are effective for you and your family while minimizing environmental impact.
Prevention Tips
- Seal all exterior gaps larger than 1/4 inch
- Install door sweeps on garage and exterior doors
- Store pet food and bird seed in sealed metal containers
- Remove clutter in basements and attics
- Keep firewood 20+ feet from the house