Rodent Control in Sacramento, CA

Protecting Your Home from Rodent Damage

Hearing scratching noises from the attic or discovering droppings in your kitchen can be an unsettling experience for any Sacramento homeowner. Rodents not only pose health risks to your family but can also cause serious damage by chewing through wires, wood, and insulation within your property.

Since 1997, Explorer Pest Management Inc has been the trusted local expert in managing rodent infestations. As a family-owned company with over 35 years of professional experience, our licensed technicians provide methodical solutions to remove rodents and help prevent them from returning, restoring your home's comfort.

For professional rodent control in Sacramento, call us at (916) 252-4624 or reach out online to schedule your no-obligation, free estimate.

Common Signs of Rodent Activity

Rodents like rats and mice are secretive and primarily active at night, so you may not see them directly. Instead, you are more likely to find the evidence they leave behind. Recognizing these signs early is key to addressing an infestation before it becomes a larger, more destructive problem.

Look for these telltale indicators of a rodent presence:

• Droppings: Finding small, dark droppings in secluded areas like behind appliances, in pantries, or under sinks is one of the most common signs.
• Gnaw Marks: Rodents constantly chew to wear down their teeth. Look for fresh gnaw marks on wood baseboards, plastic pipes, furniture, or electrical wires.
• Scratching or Scurrying Noises: Hearing sounds coming from your walls, ceiling, or attic, especially at night, often indicates rodents are moving around.
• Nests or Nesting Materials: Finding shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter in hidden corners suggests rodents are building nests inside your home.
• Tracks and Runways: In dusty areas, you might see small footprints or tail marks. Rodents also tend to use the same paths, leaving greasy rub marks along walls.

Discovering any of these signs warrants a closer look. A professional inspection can determine the type of rodent and the best way to handle the situation.

Our Comprehensive Rodent Control Strategy

At Explorer Pest Management Inc, we tackle rodent problems with a thorough, multi-step strategy designed for long-term results. We know that simply setting a few traps is not enough to solve a true infestation. Our approach, based on Integrated Pest Management principles, addresses both the current issue and future prevention.

Our family-owned business follows a proven process:

• In-Depth Property Inspection: Our licensed technician will conduct a free and detailed inspection of your home, from the crawlspace to the attic, to identify the rodent species, find nesting areas, and locate potential entry points.
• Targeted Removal and Control: Based on the inspection, we will implement a specific control plan using industry-standard tools and techniques to manage the existing rodent population inside your home.
• Exclusion and Rodent-Proofing: This is a critical step. We identify and seal cracks, gaps, and other vulnerabilities around your property to block rodents from re-entering in the future.
• Recommendations and Follow-Up: We provide you with professional advice on how to make your property less attractive to rodents, such as managing waste and trimming vegetation away from the house.

Our team at Explorer Pest Management Inc focuses on delivering a complete solution to give you confidence that your home is protected.

The Importance of Professional Rodent Removal

When facing a rodent problem, relying on DIY methods can often fall short. Rodents are intelligent and cautious creatures that can learn to avoid traps. An incomplete effort may only catch a few individuals, leaving the larger population to continue breeding and causing damage within your walls.

Professionals have the training to understand rodent behavior. They know where to look for nests and how to use control devices effectively. Their experience allows them to work efficiently, which is important when dealing with pests that can reproduce so quickly and spread throughout a home.

Most importantly, a professional service addresses how the rodents got in. Without sealing entry points, any removal effort is just a temporary fix. An expert can identify and block these pathways, which is the most critical step in providing a lasting solution to the problem.