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Rodent Control

Trapping, exclusion, and sealing for mice and rats, built to end the problem rather than knock it back for a few weeks.

Rodent control gets mice and rats out of a structure and closes the gaps that let them in. It is the single largest pest control job in Minnesota, and the fall exclusion window from September into November is the busiest, most in-demand stretch of the year for operators across the state. When the cold comes, mice push hard for any heated building they can reach.

Real rodent work is more than setting a few traps. Mice breed year-round once they are inside a warm Minnesota house, so trapping without sealing the entry points just clears the current animals and leaves the door open for the next ones during a long winter. A proper rodent program pairs trapping with exclusion: finding and sealing the gaps, since a mouse needs only a pencil-width opening and a rat needs about the width of a quarter.

What rodent control covers

  • House mice, the most common indoor rodent and the top fall pest call in Minnesota
  • Norway rats, found in the older neighborhoods of Minneapolis and St. Paul
  • Inspection to find entry points and the conditions feeding the activity
  • Trapping programs, set and monitored rather than left in place
  • Exclusion: sealing gaps with steel and hardware cloth, not just caulk
  • Advice on the food, clutter, and harborage that draw rodents in

What to expect

  1. 1

    Inspection

    The technician finds the entry points, runways, droppings, and nesting spots, and pins down how rodents are getting in.

  2. 2

    Trapping

    Snap traps and stations go in at the active runways. The operator monitors and resets them rather than leaving them and walking away.

  3. 3

    Exclusion

    Entry points get sealed with steel wool, hardware cloth, and proper sealant. This is the step that actually ends the cycle.

  4. 4

    Follow-up

    A return visit confirms the activity has stopped and catches any gap that was missed the first time.

What it costs in Minnesota

A one-time mouse service in Minnesota, covering trapping and bait stations, runs about $150 to $400. That clears the current rodents but does not seal the house.

A full-home rodent exclusion, sealing the entry points, generally runs $500 to $1,500 for a standard residential job, and it is the part that actually ends the cycle. Monthly exterior bait station maintenance runs roughly $40 to $75. Severe infestations that have soiled attic insulation can add $1,500 to $4,000 for insulation removal and replacement. The cost is driven mostly by how many entry points need sealing and how much cleanup the building requires.

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Pests this service handles

The most common Minnesota pests addressed by rodent control.

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House Mouse

The most common rodent in homes year-round. Small, fast, and capable of squeezing through a gap the width of a pencil, house mice nest inside walls and breed quickly.

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High severity

Norway Rat

The large, burrowing rat found near foundations, dumpsters, and sewer lines. Norway rats cause serious structural damage and carry diseases that pose real health risks.

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Rodent Control: common questions

Why is fall the busy season for rodents in Minnesota?
Once nights turn cold and the first hard freeze hits, mice and rats move aggressively toward heated structures. September through November is when most Minnesota homeowners first see droppings or hear activity. If it happens every fall, the house has open entry points that need sealing.
Why does exclusion cost more than trapping?
Exclusion means finding and sealing every gap a rodent uses, with steel, hardware cloth, and proper sealant. It is labor-intensive detail work. Trapping alone is cheaper but only clears the current rodents and leaves the entry points open for the next ones.
Why not just use poison bait?
Bait alone has real downsides indoors: a poisoned rodent can die inside a wall and create an odor problem, and bait does nothing to close the gaps the next rodent uses. Good rodent control leans on trapping and exclusion. Bait, where it is used, is a supporting tool, not the whole plan.
Can I just buy traps and do it myself?
For one or two mice caught early, sometimes. For an established infestation, store traps rarely keep up with breeding through a Minnesota winter, and without sealing the entry points the problem returns. The exclusion work is where a professional earns the cost.

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