That scratching in your walls isn’t going away.
You hear it at night. A scratching, scurrying sound behind the drywall. Maybe you found droppings in the kitchen drawer or chew marks on a cereal box. You tell yourself it’s just one mouse — but if you’re hearing it, there are almost certainly more.
Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a dime. Rats need a gap about the size of a quarter. Once they’re in, they breed fast — a single pair of mice can produce over 60 offspring in a year. They chew through wiring (a genuine fire hazard), contaminate food, and leave urine trails across your countertops.
We don’t just set traps and leave. We find exactly how they’re getting into your home, remove the existing population, and seal every entry point so they can’t come back. That’s the difference between a temporary fix and actually solving the problem.
Signs you have mice or rats
- Droppings — small, dark, pellet-shaped (mouse droppings are rice-sized; rat droppings are larger, about 1-2cm)
- Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls, ceilings, or under floors — especially at night
- Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, plastic, or wiring
- Greasy rub marks along baseboards or walls where rodents repeatedly travel
- Nesting materials — shredded paper, fabric, insulation gathered in hidden corners
- A musty, ammonia-like odor, especially in enclosed spaces like pantries or cabinets
- Your pet is fixated on a spot on the wall or floor
How we handle it
Step 1: Inspection. We go through your home — attic, basement, kitchen, utility areas, exterior foundation — and identify every entry point. Mice get in through gaps around pipes, dryer vents, garage door seals, weep holes in brick, and gaps where siding meets the foundation. We find all of them.
Step 2: Removal. We place professional-grade snap traps and bait stations in high-activity areas. We don’t use glue traps (inhumane) or rely on poison alone (rodents can die inside your walls and create a whole new problem). Our approach is targeted and effective.
Step 3: Exclusion. This is the part most companies skip. We seal every entry point we found — steel wool and caulk for small gaps, metal flashing for larger ones. If they can’t get in, they can’t come back.
For ongoing issues (common in older GTA homes or near ravines), we offer monitoring programs with regular inspections and maintained bait stations.
What to expect
- First visit: Full inspection + trap placement + initial exclusion work. Takes 1-2 hours depending on home size.
- Follow-up (1-2 weeks): We check traps, remove any caught rodents, and assess activity levels. More exclusion work if needed.
- Final seal: Once activity stops, we complete all exclusion repairs and confirm the home is secure.
- Timeline: Most mouse problems are resolved in 2-3 weeks. Rats can take longer if the colony is established.
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Common questions about rodent control
How much does mouse removal cost?
A typical residential mouse removal — including inspection, trapping, and exclusion — runs $250-600 depending on the size of your home and number of entry points. We quote everything upfront.
I only see one mouse. Is it really a problem?
Almost certainly yes. If you’re seeing one mouse during the day, there are likely 5-10 more hiding. Mice are nocturnal — a daytime sighting usually means the population is large enough that some are being pushed out of hiding.
Do mice come back after treatment?
Not if the entry points are properly sealed. That’s why exclusion is the most important part of the job. Without it, new mice will find the same gaps within weeks.
What’s the difference between mice and rats?
House mice are small (6-9cm body) with large ears and thin tails. Norway rats are much larger (20-25cm body) with thick tails. Rats are more cautious and harder to trap. Treatment strategies differ — we identify the species before starting.
Can mice make you sick?
Yes. Mice carry hantavirus, salmonella, and other pathogens. Their urine and droppings contaminate surfaces and food. They’re also a major trigger for allergies and asthma, especially in children.