Commercial Rodents Control
Commercial rodent control: finding entry points, stopping activity and keeping rats and mice out.
Rats and mice are the most expensive pests in commercial property. They chew wiring and insulation, contaminate stored goods and food, and leave droppings that are a health concern for staff and customers.
Portland's wet season pushes rodents toward buildings every year, and commercial properties with loading areas, dumpsters and landscaping offer plenty of reasons to come in.
Inspection comes first
Rats can squeeze through a gap about the size of a quarter and mice through one much smaller. We inspect the foundation, rooflines, utility penetrations and doors to find what rodents are really using, rather than guessing.
Trapping and baiting
To bring numbers down we use trapping and tamper-resistant bait stations, placed according to the activity we find. For ongoing protection, monthly station service keeps a barrier around the building and gives you a record of what is happening.
Exclusion and cleanup
Lasting control means closing the building with durable materials at every gap we find. Where rodents have nested in ceilings or wall spaces, contaminated material may need to be removed and the area sanitized.
Without sealing, baiting alone is a treadmill. With it, activity drops and stays down.
What we look at
Signs to look for
Droppings, gnaw marks, grease rubs along walls, scratching in ceilings and chewed packaging.
Costs of waiting
Wiring damage, ruined stock, failed inspections and complaints from staff or tenants.
What stops them
Sealing entry points, controlling food and trash, and monitoring on a schedule.
On a typical visit
- Inspect the full exterior and interior
- Place traps and bait stations by activity
- Seal the entry points we find
- Follow up and adjust placement
Related: Rodent Exclusion, General Pest Control, Attic & Crawlspace Restoration.
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