Rodent Control & Exclusion in Kansas City

Mouse droppings are small, about the size of a grain of rice; rat droppings are noticeably larger, closer to an olive pit. Either way, scratching in the walls or attic at night, gnaw marks on food packaging, and chewed wiring are all signs of activity. An inspection identifies the species and, more importantly, how they're getting in.

Bait alone doesn't stop new rodents from getting in — if the entry points stay open, you're just replacing whatever you eliminate. Real control combines trapping or baiting with sealing the specific gaps rodents are using, which is the part that actually stops the problem long-term.

A mouse needs a gap about a quarter inch wide; a rat needs about half an inch. Garage door gaps, utility line penetrations, foundation cracks, and vents are the most common entry points — and they show up even in newer, well-built homes.

More than a nuisance. Rodents chew electrical wiring, which is a real fire risk, contaminate food and countertops with droppings and urine, and can bring fleas or ticks into the house with them.

You'll typically see activity drop within the first one to two weeks as entry points get sealed and trapping or bait stations do their job. A full clearance — confirming no more activity — usually takes three to four weeks given how rodents move and breed. We monitor and adjust as we go.

It depends on the inspection — how many entry points need sealing and how active the infestation already is — so we give you a clear quote after we've actually looked at the property, not a flat number over the phone.