Mice in Your Basement? We Offer Rodent Control Services!
The long tails. The fat, little hair-covered bodies. The sharp, pointy noses. The beady eyes. If you have mice in the basement, your home has become a safe haven for little pests. Like every other creature, rodents need food, water, and warm shelter to live. And they can be a pain to get rid of.
Fortunately, our team at IPM Pest and Termite offers rodent control services near Lexington, Kentucky. Learn more about what the area’s leading rodent control looks like.
What is a Rodent?
When you hear the word "rodent," your mind probably jumps to the tiny animal: the mouse building a nest in your basement this winter, or the rat, with its long tail and equally long whispers scurrying about menacingly. And you wouldn't be wrong.
Technically, a rodent is a mammal with a tail, a body covered in hair, and rootless teeth that are constantly growing. Many rodents are pests because they come into the home and eat our food, steal our water, and share our spaces. Even rodents that aren't pests can cause damage or spread disease.
Some rodents you're probably familiar with are:
- Deer mice
- House mice
- Norway rat
- Black rat
- Chipmunks
- Prairie dogs
- Moles
- Groundhogs
- Porcupines
- Beavers
- Squirrels
- Voles
- Molted
Of all these, mice and rodents are the biggest problems in the home. Fortunately, with a little effort, you can identify the issue before it grows.
Signs of a Mouse or Rat Infestation
There's a significant infestation if you see mice or rats in the basement. You don't usually see them until you have a severe problem, so it's essential to recognize the early signs. These include:
- Droppings in cupboards, under the sink, or around food or drink containers
- Chewed food packages
- Holes chewed through walls
- Vestiges of nesting material, like dried plant matter, torn fabric, and shredded paper
- Weird smells in the walls
Rodent Control Services Near Lexington, KY
When you reach out for rodent control services if you see mice in your basement or think some other rodent has taken up residence, we don't stop at getting rid of the infestation. We do that, of course. But we also help prevent future infestations by locating entryways and sealing them, locating nearby nesting grounds, like leaf piles or mulch, and identifying ways to eliminate water and food sources that draw them in.
We also recommend you check regularly to ensure your pest problem hasn't resurfaced. If that's not sufficient, we also offer a seasonal maintenance plan.
Contact Us for Rodent Control Services
If you have mice in your basement or other signs of a rodent infestation, take care of it immediately so it doesn't worsen. IPM Pest and Termite offers rodent control services to safely and effectively eliminate your problem. We'll also identify any entry points so they can't return.
Request more information about our pest control services or schedule an appointment by completing our contact form or calling us at (859) 340-1403.
We gladly serve the greater Lexington, KY area, including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, KY; and the following Lexington neighborhoods: Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook. Contact us today!
