Mouse Control in Kennewick

Comprehensive Solutions for Persistent Rodents

In Kennewick, the shift in seasons often sends local wildlife looking for new shelter, and unfortunately, your home is the perfect target. As the desert temperatures drop, mice seek warmth and food, squeezing through impossibly small gaps in foundations, vents, and eaves. Whether you are near the Columbia River or in a quiet residential neighborhood, the sound of scratching in the walls or the discovery of droppings in the pantry is a stressful reality for many homeowners in our area.

At Proterra Pest Control, we know that dealing with a rodent invasion feels like an invasion of privacy. Our team, made up of your Kennewick neighbors, is dedicated to restoring your peace of mind with a service that is both rigorous and respectful. We treat your home with the same care we would give our own, ensuring that we not only remove the current intruders but also implement safety-first measures to keep your children and pets protected throughout the process.

Call us today at (509) 284-8030, or contact us online for professional Mouse Control.

Identifying Mouse Activity in Kennewick

Mice are masters of stealth, often establishing a significant presence in your home before you ever see one scurrying across the floor. In our region, where deer mice and house mice are common, recognizing the early warning signs is critical to preventing a full-blown infestation.

• Unexplained Noises: One of the first indicators is often auditory. You may hear light scratching, gnawing, or scurrying sounds in the ceilings or inside wall voids, particularly at night when these nocturnal pests are most active.
• Droppings: finding small, dark pellets that resemble grains of rice is a sure sign of activity. These are commonly found in kitchen cupboards, drawers, under sinks, or along baseboards where mice travel.
• Gnaw Marks: Mice have teeth that never stop growing, so they must chew to keep them filed down. Look for fresh gnaw marks on food packaging, wooden furniture legs, or, more dangerously, on electrical wiring.
• Nesting Material: If you find shredded paper, insulation, or fabric tucked into dark corners of the garage or attic, mice are likely building a nest nearby to raise their young.

Ignoring these subtle cues allows the population to reproduce rapidly, turning a minor nuisance into a major headache.

Our Mouse Control Process

At Proterra Pest Control, we take a "Perfect Marriage" approach to mouse control, combining aggressive exclusion techniques with family-safe treatments. We don't just set traps and hope for the best; we systematically dismantle the rodent's ability to survive in your home.

• Thorough Inspection: We start by inspecting your property from top to bottom, identifying the specific entry points mice are using—remember, they can fit through a hole the size of a dime!
• Strategic Exclusion: We focus on "The Most Thorough" defense by sealing accessible entry points. By blocking their access, we prevent new mice from entering while we deal with the ones inside.
• Family-Focused Treatment: We use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. Inside your home, we prioritize the use of non-toxic methods and organic products to ensure the safety of your children and pets.
• Exterior Barrier: To keep them out for good, we apply our top-of-the-line organic-blended synthetic treatments to the exterior perimeter, creating a shield that mice are reluctant to cross.