Few pests create more anxiety for homeowners than rats and mice. Rodents can contaminate food, damage insulation, chew electrical wiring, destroy personal belongings, and introduce parasites and disease into your home.
At Guardian Pest Solutions, we take a comprehensive approach to rodent control by identifying how rodents are entering your home, eliminating active infestations, and helping reduce the conditions that allow them to return.
Common Rodents We Treat
Roof Rats
Roof rats are the most common rat species encountered throughout Coastal Georgia. Excellent climbers, they often enter homes or businesses by traveling along tree limbs, utility lines, fences, and rooflines before gaining access through small openings in the roof, soffits, or attic vents.
Signs of roof rat activity may include:
- Scratching noises in ceilings or walls
- Droppings in attics or cabinets
- Gnaw marks
- Damaged insulation
- Nesting materials
Because roof rats are primarily nocturnal, homeowners and business owners often hear them moving around after dark.
House Mice
House mice are much smaller than rats but can become a serious problem because of their rapid reproduction.
Mice can squeeze through openings as small as approximately ¼ inch, making even tiny gaps around plumbing, doors, or utility penetrations potential entry points.
Once inside, they often nest behind appliances, inside wall voids, attics, garages, and storage areas.
Why Are Rodents Invading My Home?
Rodents enter homes searching for:
- Food
- Water
- Shelter
- Warmth
Pet food, bird feeders, cluttered garages, crawlspaces, attic insulation, and overgrown vegetation can all make a property more attractive to rodents.
As outdoor temperatures change or food becomes scarce, rodents frequently seek shelter indoors.
Signs You May Have Rodents
Common warning signs include:
- Scratching or chewing noises in walls or ceilings
- Droppings
- Gnaw marks on wood or wiring
- Grease marks along walls
- Nesting materials
- Strong musky odors
- Pet food being disturbed overnight
Our Rodent Control Process
Every rodent problem begins with a thorough inspection.
We’ll identify:
- The rodent species
- Entry points
- Areas of activity
- Nesting locations
- Food and water sources
- Conditions contributing to the infestation
Targeted Rodent Control
Depending on the situation, treatment may include:
- Strategic trap placement
- Rodent monitoring
- Removal recommendations
- Sanitation guidance
- Exclusion recommendations to help reduce future rodent activity
Every property is different, and we’ll tailor a treatment plan to the specific situation, including monitoring and treatment of exterior harborage areas such as wood piles and dense vegetation where rodents shelter before moving indoors.
Why Exclusion Matters
Removing rodents is only part of the solution.
If the openings they used to enter remain accessible, new rodents can eventually find their way inside.
After identifying likely entry points, we’ll recommend practical exclusion measures that can significantly reduce the likelihood of future infestations. The photos below show exclusion work from Guardian Pest Solutions jobs — sealing the gaps rodents use to get in.
Why Choose Guardian Pest Solutions?
When you choose Guardian Pest Solutions, you receive:
- Over 20 years of structural pest management experience
- Thorough inspections
- Honest recommendations
- Customized treatment plans
- Professional communication
- Long-term solutions and not quick fixes
Our mission is simple: Guarding What Matters Most.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do rodents get inside homes or businesses?
Rats and mice can enter through surprisingly small openings around roofs, soffits, foundations, plumbing penetrations, garage doors, crawlspace vents, and utility lines.
Are rodents dangerous?
Yes. Rodents can contaminate food, damage property, chew electrical wiring, and carry diseases and parasites.
Will one treatment solve the problem?
Every infestation is different. Some situations can be resolved quickly, while others require ongoing monitoring and follow-up services.
Do you provide exclusion services?
We inspect for likely entry points and provide exclusion recommendations to help reduce future rodent activity.
Schedule Your Rodent Inspection Today
Whether you’ve heard scratching in the attic, discovered droppings in your home, or suspect rodent activity around your property, Guardian Pest Solutions is here to help.
We’ll perform a thorough inspection, explain our findings in plain language, and recommend the treatment plan that best fits your home without high-pressure sales tactics.
Guardian Pest Solutions provides professional rat and mouse control throughout Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Darien, Jesup, Glynn, Camden, Wayne, Brantley, and McIntosh counties.
Schedule your professional rodent inspection today and let us help guard what matters most — your home and/or business.