Lake Country Rodent Control Services

Removing Rats, Mice, and More from Homes in Athens, Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison, and Milledgeville

Rodent invasions, even small ones, can multiply rapidly and cause damage that extends far beyond chewed wires and contaminated food. These prolific breeders can establish substantial colonies within weeks, gnawing through wood, insulation, and electrical systems while leaving trails of urine and droppings that pose serious health risks. Rodents carry diseases including hantavirus, salmonellosis, and leptospirosis, making professional intervention essential for protecting your family's health and your property's integrity. 

CatchPro Wildlife Removal’s targeted rodent control solutions can eliminate current infestations and prevent future invasions. Our licensed wildlife removal professionals take an integrated approach that combines strategic trapping, thorough inspection, and long-lasting exclusion to address rodent problems at their source. Rather than relying solely on potentially harmful chemicals, we prioritize mechanical control methods that safely remove rodents while protecting your family, pets, and the environment. With over 15 years of experience managing rodent issues and earning five-star reviews, we know how to deliver results that last.

Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 to request same-day rodent control services that put your family's safety first!

Our Family-Safe Rodent Removal Approach

We understand your concerns about exposing your family and pets to harsh chemicals or toxic baits, which is why our rodent control strategy emphasizes mechanical trapping and exclusion over chemical treatments. Our process begins with a comprehensive inspection to identify active rodent populations, locate entry points, and map their travel patterns through your property. 

Next, we strategically place professional-grade snap traps and live traps in areas of high rodent activity, typically along walls, in attics, and near confirmed entry points where rodents regularly travel. Our traps are positioned in tamper-resistant stations or secured locations that prevent access by children and pets while maximizing capture rates. Unlike poison baits that allow rodents to die inside walls and create odor problems, traps provide immediate confirmation of capture and allow us to remove dead rodents promptly.

Throughout the trapping process, we regularly monitor and service stations, removing captured rodents and resetting traps as needed until activity ceases. This hands-on approach gives us complete control over the process so that you'll never wonder whether poisoned rodents are decomposing somewhere inaccessible. We also take the time to set up exclusion measures, sealing gaps around pipes and utilities, repairing damaged vents and screens, installing door sweeps, and addressing structural vulnerabilities that allow rodent entry. Rodents can squeeze through openings as small as a quarter, so our exclusion work is thorough and detailed.

Common Rodent Species in Our Environment

Identifying which rodent species you're dealing with helps us tailor our control strategy for maximum effectiveness. 

Common local rodents we deal with include:

• House mice. These small, adaptable rodents are the most common home invaders. House mice produce distinctive droppings about the size of rice grains and create nests from shredded paper, fabric, and insulation. They contaminate food with their constant urination and can squeeze through dime-sized openings.
• Norway rats. Also called brown rats or sewer rats, these large rodents typically nest in burrows around building foundations and enter structures through ground-level openings. Norway rats are strong swimmers, are often found near water sources, and can cause significant structural damage with their powerful gnawing.
• Roof rats. Excellent climbers, roof rats prefer elevated locations and commonly infest attics, upper floors, and trees. They're slightly smaller than Norway rats with longer tails and produce spindle-shaped droppings. Roof rats travel along utility lines and tree branches to access structures.
• Flying squirrels. Though not true rodents by classification, flying squirrels create similar problems when they colonize attics. These nocturnal animals are active at night, making scratching and running sounds overhead. They can enter through surprisingly small gaps and establish large colonies.
• Voles. These mouse-like rodents primarily damage landscapes by creating surface runways through grass and gardens. While they rarely enter homes, voles can destroy ornamental plantings, girdle trees and shrubs, and build unsightly tunnel systems across lawns.

Understanding these species' unique behaviors allows us to select the most effective trapping methods and exclusion strategies for your situation.

Don't let rodents take over your property. Call CatchPro Wildlife Removal at (706) 471-0974 or reach out to us online to discuss exclusion options or request a free removal estimate!