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Scientific Plant Services offers rodent control that is built on careful inspection, clear communication, and practical solutions. We do not just put out a few traps and hope for the best. We look at how rodents are getting in, where they are moving, and what is keeping them there, then build a plan to remove them and help keep them out.
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Hearing scratching in the walls at night. Finding droppings on a shelf in the basement. Seeing something small dart across a storage room. None of that feels good, and most of the time it means rats or mice have already made themselves at home.
From your first visit, you can expect straight answers, written recommendations, and service from trained, licensed technicians who respect your home or facility. We also offer ongoing monitoring programs for properties that need continuous protection.
Rodents do not choose buildings at random. They follow three basics: shelter, food, and water.
When nights get cooler or storms roll through, rats and mice look for dry, stable places to nest. Small openings around pipes, utility conduits, dryer vents, garage doors, and foundation walls become perfect entry points. Once inside, they tend to stay close to quiet, undisturbed areas where people rarely go.
Renovations and nearby construction can also push rodents to relocate. When soil is disturbed or older structures are removed, established colonies are forced to find new shelter. Nearby homes and commercial buildings with unsealed gaps quickly become attractive options.
Easy food sources make them stay. Unsecured trash, spilled bird seed, pet food, stored grain, snack machines, and poorly managed dumpsters or recycling areas all help support rodent populations. Add in water from downspouts, low damp spots, irrigation leaks, or nearby streams, and the property becomes even more appealing.
It is easy to hope a little scratching sound will go away on its own. Unfortunately, rodents rarely leave once they decide a building is home. They reproduce quickly, and a small problem can grow into a full infestation in just a few weeks.
While they are in place, they chew and contaminate. Wiring, insulation, stored inventory, documents, and personal belongings are all at risk. Droppings and urine build up in quiet corners, along beams, and behind equipment, and odors gradually spread into occupied spaces.
Addressing rodents early helps in three ways. It reduces the amount of damage, keeps cleanup and repairs more manageable, and lowers health concerns for everyone who uses the space.
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Step 1: Inspection and Identification
Every successful program starts with understanding what is happening on site. Scientific Plant Services technicians begin with a thorough inspection of the exterior perimeter, foundation, roofline, and key interior areas such as basements, crawlspaces, attics, garages, and utility rooms.
We look for entry points, droppings, gnaw marks, rub lines, nesting sites, and any conditions that may be drawing rodents in. Small gaps matter. Rats and mice can enter through surprisingly tiny openings around pipes, cables, vents, doors, and cracks in masonry or wood.
We also identify which types of rodents are present. Different species favor different areas and travel patterns, so knowing who is there helps us select the most effective tools and placements.
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Step 2: Removal and Initial Control
Once we understand how rodents are entering and where they are moving, we design a control plan that fits your property and your safety needs.
This plan often includes interior trapping along active routes and protected exterior bait stations where appropriate and allowed. In some settings, traps alone may be the best option indoors, with bait stations limited to outdoor areas. In others, a combination provides the most efficient result.
Our aim is to reduce the population quickly without creating unnecessary risk. Devices are placed in secure locations or tamper resistant stations, and they are checked and adjusted on a schedule that matches the level of pressure on the property.
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Step 3: Exclusion and Sealing
Rodent control is only complete when we deal with the ways rodents get inside. Scientific Plant Services technicians identify and seal entry points using materials that rodents are less likely to chew through.
Common trouble spots include gaps around utility conduits, plumbing lines, vents, deteriorated screens, openings under doors or garage doors, loose siding, and roofline gaps where trim or soffits meet the structure.
By closing these pathways, we make it much more difficult for new rodents to enter, even if populations remain active in the surrounding environment. Exclusion is a key piece of long term rodent management.
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Step 4: Monitoring, Sanitation, and Prevention
Rodent control is often a process rather than a single visit. After the initial setup and exclusion work, we return as needed to recheck traps and stations, remove captured rodents, and fine tune placements based on what we see.
When appropriate and requested, Scientific Plant Services can help with certain aspects of cleanup. This may include removing carcasses, addressing accessible droppings, and applying suitable deodorizing or sanitizing products to reduce odors and improve hygiene. For heavy contamination or insulation damage, we can outline next steps and connect you with specialized cleaning or insulation services when needed.
As activity declines, your technician will review storage practices, sanitation, and exterior conditions that might attract rodents in the future. For properties that face ongoing pressure, we can design a recurring monitoring and maintenance program to keep rodent activity under control over time.
Professional service provides the foundation, but small adjustments in and around the building can greatly reduce rodent pressure. These steps work hand in hand with treatment.
Look for gaps around exterior doors and windows and install or upgrade weatherstripping and door sweeps where needed. Make sure window screens, vent covers, and foundation vents are secure and in good repair.
Seal cracks and openings in foundations and exterior walls. Use steel wool or metal mesh for larger gaps and quality sealant for smaller cracks, especially where plumbing, wiring, and HVAC lines pass through.
Store pantry items, pet food, and grain products in sturdy, airtight containers. Clean up crumbs and spills promptly, particularly in kitchens, break rooms, and storage areas. Avoid leaving pet food out overnight when rodents are a concern.
Repair leaking faucets, pipes, or irrigation lines. Reduce standing water in low spots, buckets, and equipment. Consistent moisture supports both rodent and insect activity.
Keep vegetation and mulch slightly away from foundations to reduce concealed runways along the base of the building.
Trim tree limbs and shrubs so they do not touch the roof or upper walls. Rodents often use branches as convenient bridges to reach higher levels.
Ensure outdoor trash and recycling containers have secure lids and that waste areas are kept as clean as possible. Manage compost and bird feeding so they do not become constant food sources.
In colder months and during extended wet weather, rodents are more likely to seek shelter indoors. This is a good time to focus on inspections, sealing, and storage practices before pressure increases.
As vegetation grows and thickens in spring and summer, outdoor rodent populations may rise. Regular trimming, clutter reduction, and good housekeeping in garages, sheds, and storage rooms make it harder for rodents to nest close to the building.
Scientific Plant Services targets the rodent species most commonly found in and around homes, commercial buildings, and institutional properties, including:
Rats, such as roof rats that favor attics, rafters, and elevated spaces, and ground dwelling rats that stay closer to basements, crawlspaces, and foundations.
Mice, including house mice that live inside and around structures and field mice that move between outdoor cover and interior nesting sites.
If you are dealing with other small rodents or nuisance wildlife, our team can evaluate the situation, explain what we can address directly, and recommend or coordinate specialized assistance when appropriate.
Effective control combines three pieces. Remove rodents that are already inside, close off the entry points they use, and reduce food, water, and shelter that attract them. Professional service from Scientific Plant Services adds expert inspection, targeted control methods, and long term prevention planning.
Service typically begins with a detailed inspection, followed by a customized plan that may include traps, protected exterior bait stations where appropriate, exclusion work, and scheduled follow up visits. Cleanup and sanitation steps may also be included or recommended based on the level of contamination.
Cost depends on the size and layout of the property, how long rodents have been active, and how much exclusion or cleanup is needed. After inspection, we provide a clear explanation of our recommendations and an upfront price so you know what to expect before work begins.
Professionals use a combination of methods such as strategically placed traps, secure exterior bait stations, and structural exclusion. The exact mix is chosen based on where rats are nesting and traveling and what is most appropriate for your type of property.
The fastest approach is a focused plan that targets actual travel routes and nesting areas. Properly placed traps, combined with sealing entry points and improving sanitation, will resolve most infestations much faster than occasional or scattered trapping.
Rodents are drawn by food, water, and shelter. Gaps in the exterior, accessible trash, pet food, bird seed, cluttered storage areas, and heavy vegetation near the structure all make a property more inviting. Once they find a way inside, they often nest close to those resources.
Mice can reproduce several times per year, with multiple pups in each litter. That means a small, unnoticed problem can grow into a significant infestation in a relatively short period of time if it is not addressed.
Scientific Plant Services designs rodent programs with safety in mind. Traps and stations are placed where children and pets cannot reach them, and any products used are applied according to strict label directions. Your technician will explain any precautions to take while treatment is underway.
Depending on the property and level of rodent pressure, we can provide follow up visits, re service options, or ongoing monitoring and maintenance programs. After inspection, we explain which approach fits best and what type of coverage is included.
We can assist with key aspects of cleanup related to rodent activity and advise you on next steps if contamination or insulation damage is extensive. When needed, we can recommend or coordinate specialized services for full remediation and insulation replacement.
If you are hearing scratching in the walls or ceilings, noticing droppings, or simply suspect that rodents are active on your property, it is better to address it now. Scientific Plant Services is ready to help with professional rodent control that removes rats and mice and focuses on long term prevention. Call our team today to schedule an inspection, or request an evaluation online, and we will guide you through the next steps to keep your home or facility cleaner, safer, and rodent free.