Rodent Exclusion Services 

Interior Bait Stations Address Current Rodent Activity

Tamper-resistant bait stations can be placed in areas such as basements, attics, garages, crawlspaces, kitchens, and utility areas when inspection findings indicate they are appropriate.

The stations are secured and locked to help protect children and pets. Technicians also document station locations and inspection findings for the customer's records.

Before the first visit is complete, the technician reviews the identified entry points and recommended exclusion work with the homeowner. If the customer chooses to proceed, an amended service contract outlines the proposed exclusion work and associated pricing before the second visit.

Visit Two Determines When Entry Points Should Be Sealed

The second visit typically occurs 2 to 4 weeks after the initial service, giving technicians time to evaluate bait station activity and determine whether rodents are still using identified entry points.

The technician reviews the remaining signs of activity and determines the next appropriate step:

• Activity is under control. If rodent activity has stopped or is sufficiently controlled, the recommended exclusion work can be completed.
• Activity is ongoing. If rodents remain active, exclusion work may be delayed while interior treatment continues, and an additional follow-up visit is scheduled.

Sealing an actively used entry point too early can potentially trap rodents inside the home, which is why the exclusion work is based on the technician's findings at the follow-up visit.

Customized Sealing for the Entry Points Found at Your Home

Rodent exclusion work is based on the specific openings identified during the inspection rather than applying the same materials to every property.

Depending on the conditions of the home, exclusion work may include:

• Steel wool packing. Steel wool can be used to fill smaller gaps and openings where gnaw resistance is important.
• Duct seal. Duct seal can address openings around wires and pipes.
• Caulking. Caulk can seal cracks and seams around foundations, siding, and trim.
• Door sweeps. Door sweeps can help close gaps beneath exterior and garage doors.
• Mesh & vent screening. Screening or mesh barriers may be used where vents or larger openings require additional protection.
• Expanding foam with steel wool. These materials may be combined where conditions call for additional sealing.

Not every material is necessary in every home. The scope of exclusion work is determined by the entry points found during the inspection.

What the Rodent Exclusion Service Includes

The two-visit program combines inspection, interior treatment, monitoring, and customized exclusion work based on the conditions found at the property.

The service includes:

• An initial interior and exterior inspection.
• Interior tamper-resistant bait station placement.
• A follow-up visit approximately 2 to 4 weeks later.
• Customized exclusion work based on identified entry points.
• Bait station checks and servicing during the follow-up visit.
• Documentation of sealed entry points and materials used.
• Additional follow-up visits when continued rodent activity requires more interior treatment.

Certain structural repairs and cleanup services fall outside the standard exclusion program, including roof repairs, siding replacement, foundation repairs, attic insulation replacement or cleanup, and removal of dead rodents from inaccessible wall voids.