Remove Rodents and Seal Them Out for Good

Rodents cause more than nuisance activity. Rats and mice contaminate food, damage wiring and insulation, and multiply quickly once they gain access to a structure. Effective rodent control requires both removal and exclusion—reducing current activity while sealing the building so rodents cannot return.

Pestcom Pest Management provides professional rodent control and exclusion services throughout southwest Idaho and eastern Oregon, designed to remove active infestations and harden homes and buildings against future entry.

Why Rats and Mice Invade Homes

Rodents are driven by three needs:

• Shelter in attics, crawl spaces, wall voids, garages, and storage areas
• Food such as pet feed, pantry goods, bird seed, and garbage
• Water from plumbing leaks, condensation, irrigation, and outdoor sources

Common entry points include:

• Gaps under doors and worn door sweeps
• Utility and pipe penetrations
• Crawl-space vents and foundation openings
• Roofline, attic, and eave access points

Once inside, populations can grow quickly if entry points and attractants aren’t corrected.

Rodents We Commonly Treat

• House mice in kitchens, garages, and wall voids
• Norway rats burrowing near foundations, sheds, and landscape edges
• Roof rats using trees, fences, and utility lines to access attics and eaves

Signs of a Rodent Problem

• Droppings along walls or behind appliances
• Grease or rub marks on baseboards and edges
• Scratching or movement sounds at night
• Shredded paper or insulation used for nesting
• Chewed packaging, wiring, trim, or stored items

Our Rodent Control Process

1) Inspection & Game Plan

We map travel routes, nesting zones, and entry points from foundation to attic, then provide a clear plan and timeline.

2) Removal & Population Knockdown

• Professional traps or tamper-resistant bait stations placed along active runways
• Interior placements in attics, crawl spaces, garages, and behind appliances when needed
• Exterior pressure-point placements where travel is confirmed
• Monitoring to verify activity drop-off

3) Exclusion & Structural Hardening

• Seal utility penetrations, foundation gaps, and siding openings
• Adjust or replace door sweeps and weather-stripping
• Screen vents and openings with gnaw-resistant materials
• Reinforce high-risk chew points where activity is common

4) Sanitation Guidance & Follow-Up

• Safe cleanup guidance for droppings and nesting material
• Storage and housekeeping recommendations to reduce attractants
• Rechecks to confirm the structure remains rodent-tight
• Maintenance options available for ongoing protection

Typical Timeline

• Day 0–1: Inspection, setup, and exclusion priorities identified
• Days 3–7: Most properties see a noticeable drop in activity
• Week 2–3: Follow-ups, placement adjustments, and confirmation of control

Severity and structure layout can extend timelines, but many homes see fast improvement once entry points and travel routes are addressed.