Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. They're looking for food, warmth, and shelter — especially as the weather cools. Garages, kitchens, and utility closets are common entry areas.

Small dark droppings (like grains of rice), scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceilings, and gnaw marks on food packaging or wiring.

Mechanical-first IPM under MDA Category 7D — snap traps, multi-catch traps, non-toxic monitoring blocks, self-resetting CO2 traps, structural exclusion, and continuous monitoring. We escalate to non-anticoagulant biopesticides (cholecalciferol) only when needed, and to second-generation anticoagulants in tamper-resistant stations only with your written consent.

We don't treat raccoons, bats, snakes, or other non-commensal wildlife — those are regulated by Maryland DNR, not MDA. For wildlife concerns we refer you to a licensed Wildlife Cooperator. Single-event mechanical rodent removal is available as an add-on at Essential or Complete; for ongoing pressure we strongly recommend Premier.

Activity reduction within 1–2 weeks of station deployment for typical residential cases. Continuous monitoring is included with Premier; Essential/Complete add-on visits are billed per visit.

We start with mechanical methods — snap traps, multi-catch traps, non-toxic monitoring blocks, and self-resetting CO2 traps — plus structural exclusion. Where mechanical alone isn't enough, we may recommend escalation to EPA-registered products with your written consent.

Our primary toolkit is botanical and mineral-based, formulated to minimize risk to your family and pets. No synthetic pyrethroid sprays. Products are either EPA 25(b) exempt (essential-oil based) or EPA-registered minimum-risk pesticides (silica gel, borate).