Rodent Exclusion in Portland
We find every way in, seal your home, then trap what is already inside so the job holds.
Noises in the walls, droppings in the garage, or chew marks on stored boxes all point to the same thing: rodents have found a way in. Trapping alone rarely solves it if the entry points stay open.
Exclusion means doing both jobs, in the right order. We seal the gaps first, then trap what is still inside. Once the openings are closed, the rodents that remain have one place to go for food, which is the traps. Sealing first also means nothing new can follow them in.
Rodents can squeeze through surprisingly small gaps, so a thorough exclusion looks at the whole house, not just the spot where you heard noise. That includes the foundation, vents, rooflines, utility penetrations, garage doors and the crawlspace.
When the sealing and trapping are done, we assess the attic or crawlspace for contamination and explain what cleanup, if any, we recommend. You decide what to do next, and the inspection that gets you there is free.
How it works
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Free inspection
A technician looks over the exterior, attic, crawlspace and garage to find activity and every entry point, and shows you what they find.
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Seal them out
Entry points are sealed first, so nothing new can get in and the rodents already inside have no other way out.
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Trap what is inside
With the openings closed, rodents still in the home are drawn to the traps and removed. Sealing first is what helps the trapping work.
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Bio-sanitize and restore
Droppings, urine and soiled insulation are removed, surfaces are sanitized and deodorized, and damaged insulation is replaced. This is what removes the scent trails that draw rodents back. See Attic & Crawlspace Restoration.
Signs you need this
- Scratching or scurrying in walls or ceilings
- Droppings in the garage, attic or cabinets
- Chewed wiring, boxes or insulation
- Grease marks along walls and baseboards
Sealing and trapping is only half the job
Rodents leave urine, droppings and pheromone trails everywhere they travel. These scent markers tell other rodents where food, shelter and a safe route in can be found, so a home that is only trapped and sealed can still attract new activity.
Our restoration and bio-sanitation work removes contaminated material, sanitizes and deodorizes the affected areas, and replaces damaged insulation. Cleaning up the trail is what helps keep them from coming back.
Common questions
What are pheromone trails, and why do they matter?
Rodents mark their routes with urine and scent. Other rodents follow those markers to the same entry points and nesting areas. Sanitizing and deodorizing the space removes that signal, which is why cleanup matters as much as sealing.
Do I really need bio-sanitation after trapping?
In most homes with rodent activity, yes. Droppings, urine and soiled insulation stay behind after the animals are gone, along with odors and scent trails. The free inspection shows how much is there.
Why do you seal before you trap?
Once the entry points are closed, rodents inside the home are far more likely to go after the traps, and no new rodents can come in behind them. Trapping first with the openings left open tends to turn into a never-ending cycle.
Why is sealing entry points part of the job?
If the way in stays open, new rodents replace the ones you trapped. Sealing is what makes the fix last.
Where do rodents usually get in?
Common spots include gaps around the foundation, vents, utility lines and pipes, rooflines and eaves, garage doors and crawlspace openings. The free inspection checks all of them.
How long does exclusion take?
It depends on the size of the home and how many entry points there are. After the inspection we explain what we found and what we recommend before any work begins.
Is the inspection really free?
Yes, completely free, with no obligation. A technician checks the exterior, attic, crawlspace and garage, finds the entry points and shows you what is there, including droppings, soiled insulation and signs of scent trails. Request a free inspection and we will respond within 15 minutes during regular business hours, or take $20 off your service.
Why is cleanup important after rodents are gone?
Rodents leave urine and pheromone trails that tell other rodents the space is a good place to nest and which routes to follow. Droppings and soiled insulation also keep producing odor. Bio-sanitizing and deodorizing removes those signals, so the sealing work is not undermined by what was left behind.
Ready to get rid of them?
Send us a request. We aim to reply within 15 minutes during regular business hours, or we take $20 off your service.