Mice Control & Extermination
Whether your home has mice or rats, Greenshield can help! Greenshield Pest Control technicians are well-trained, prepared, and understand rodent behaviour and biology. Our process is pet safe and family-friendly for our clients, while also effectively getting rid of the rodents that have invaded your home.
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Greenshield Rodent Control
Mouse Control
Mice aren’t supposed to have an open invitation to move into your home, but sometimes it feels that way. Able to pass through small holes, such as those designed for wiring, mice enter your home in search of food and warmth. In the wild, mice have many natural predators, but protected by walls, they can establish a colony so fast you can’t guard your home. As mice are so prolific, the colony will grow exponentially as will the damage they cause to your home. Mice are nocturnal, exploring at night by sound and smell, contaminating your food stores in the process.
Rat Control
The last thing you want to hear at night is the chattering of a happy rat’s teeth. The Norway rat’s destructive nature is so extreme they can chew through almost anything, including steel and concrete. While they can establish dens within the walls of a building, they typically burrow underground, excavating massive areas in their ever increasing quest to expand their territory. Rats are extremely prolific, able to produce a colony of 2000 rats in a year from just one pair. Wary of their environment, the population can easily outsmart your traps and because they carry disease, parasites, and bacteria, they pose a serious health risk.
Mouse Control – FAQs
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How do mice get into houses?
Mice can enter homes through extremely small openings, often as small as a dime. In Kingston, common entry points include gaps along foundations, spaces around doors and windows, vents, utility line openings, and damaged siding. As temperatures drop in the fall and winter, mice actively seek warmth and shelter indoors, making residential homes a prime target.
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What are the signs of a mouse infestation?
Common signs of a mouse infestation include droppings in cupboards or along baseboards, scratching or scurrying noises inside walls or ceilings, chewed food packaging, nesting materials such as shredded paper or insulation, and a strong musky odour. Even minor signs often indicate a larger hidden population.
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Can mice cause damage to my home?
Yes. Mice can cause significant damage by chewing electrical wiring, insulation, wood framing, and drywall. This damage increases the risk of electrical fires and can lead to costly repairs. Mice also contaminate food and surfaces with droppings and urine, creating health concerns.
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How do you prevent mice from returning?
Preventing mice from returning requires more than trapping alone. Long-term mouse control involves sealing all entry points, repairing structural gaps, securing food sources, improving sanitation, and modifying the surrounding habitat. Without exclusion work, mice are likely to re-enter once conditions allow.
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How long does mouse control take?
Most mouse infestations begin to show improvement within days of treatment. Full control is typically achieved within a few weeks, depending on the size of the infestation and the condition of the property. Follow-up monitoring ensures the problem is fully resolved.
