Protect your home from mice, rats, and other nuisance rodents. Salt City Pest Control has helped Syracuse homeowners for over 30 years with effective rodent removal, exclusion, and prevention solutions.
House mice are the most common rodent found inside homes. They can squeeze through openings as small as a dime and often nest inside walls, attics, and storage areas. Mice contaminate food, leave droppings, and reproduce quickly.
Norway rats are larger rodents commonly found around foundations, crawl spaces, garages, and commercial properties. They can burrow under structures and are known for causing extensive property damage.
Roof rats are excellent climbers and often enter homes through rooflines, utility lines, and attic vents. They prefer elevated nesting locations and can spread throughout attics and upper levels of a home.
Deer mice are commonly found in rural and wooded areas around Central New York. They frequently invade sheds, cabins, garages, and seasonal properties while searching for food and shelter.
Identify rodent activity, nesting areas, entry points, and conditions contributing to infestations.
Implement trapping and removal strategies to eliminate active rodent populations safely and effectively
Seal entry points and vulnerable areas to prevent rodents from re-entering the property
Monitor activity and provide additional treatments or recommendations as needed.
Why do I hear scratching in my walls at night?
Rodents are most active after dark and often travel through wall voids, attics, and crawl spaces searching for food.
Can mice fit through very small openings?
Yes. Mice can squeeze through openings as small as ΒΌ inch.
Are rodents dangerous?
Rodents can contaminate food, damage insulation, chew electrical wiring, and spread bacteria throughout the home.
How do rodents get inside homes?
Common entry points include foundation gaps, utility penetrations, garage doors, attic vents, and damaged siding.
How often should rodent problems be inspected?
Homes with recurring rodent activity should be inspected regularly, especially during fall and winter when rodents seek shelter indoors.
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