Rodents

Rodents in SC, NC, and GA

Deer Mouse

Identification

Rarely found in homes, this brown mouse has white feet and a white underbelly. It's round body is 5 to 8 inches long.

Problem

The deer mouse transmits the potentially fatal Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. The disease can be transmitted through contact with mouse carcasses.

How to Get Rid of a Mouse

To help with rodents in SC, NC, and GA make sure all holes of larger diameter than a pencil are sealed. Seal any cracks and voids. Ensure proper drainage at building foundations and always install gutters or diverts which will channel water away from the building.

House Mouse

Identification

Very common in most parts of the world, house mice have a light-brown to black coloring and are typically 2 inches long.

Problem

Mice can bring fleas, mites, ticks and lice into your home as well as aggravate children's allergies. They can damage your home and contaminate your stored food.

How to Get Rid of Mice in the House

To help with mice extermination in NC, SC, or GA make sure all holes of larger diameter than a pencil are sealed. Seal any cracks and voids. Exercise proper sanitation and garbage disposal to prevent mice form becoming attracted to your home.

Norway Rat

Identification

Including the tail, Norway rats grow to be 10 to 12 inches long. Their coloring is varied - gray, brown or black.

Problem

In addition to spreading diseases, rats can chew through wiring, causing fires.

Prevention

Keep firewood stored well away from the structure. Remove debris piles. Seal any holes larger than 1/4 inch. Remove moisture and harborage sources. Exercise proper sanitation and garbage disposal to prevent rats from becoming attracted to your home.  Gregory can help you with rodent control and exterminating these nuisance pests.

Roof Rats

Identification

Sixteen total inches in length, these black rats are usually found in the upper parts of buildings.

Problem

Roof rats are known for the damage they cause by chewing on materials and eating stored foods.

Rats in NC, SC, and GA

To prevent rats in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia from entering a home, seal up any holes or cracks larger than a quarter. Remove sources of moisture and harborage.

Speak to a mouse exterminator in Augusta, Marietta, Greenville, Anderson, Columbia, North Charleston, or Charlotte about how to kill rats or mice.

We offer both residential pest control and commercial pest control solutions. For our commercial clients we offer targeted pest control solutions for health care facilities, food processing plants, multi-family housing, hotels and lodging, and offices. We help customer exterminate bed bugs, termites, ants, rodents, roaches, spiders, and many other pests.

Call Gregory Pest Services for help exterminating SC, NC, and GA rodents at 888-490-5832 or use our email form and contact us today.