Rodent Control Services in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.
Rodents are a year-round problem throughout VA, DC, and MD. They can cause structural damage, contaminate food, and threaten the health of your family or employees, making fast, professional intervention essential. At My Pest Pros, we provide expert rodent control for homes and businesses, using targeted treatments and prevention plans to eliminate infestations long-term. Schedule your treatment today!
Mice and Rats are more intelligent than many other pests and can hide in your house without your knowledge. Common signs of a rodent problem include chewed electrical wires, baseboards, furniture, or cabinets; mouse or rat droppings; and scratching or scurrying noises in your walls.
Our expert rodent exterminators identify, eliminate, and treat all types of rodent infestations in VA, MD, and DC, including: House mice, Deer mice, Norway rats, and Roof rats.
House mice are identified by their round gray body and cream-colored stomach. They are about 4-6 inches long (including their tail) and have pointy noses with large ears. These mice breed all year and seek out structures with easy access to food, water, and shelter.
Deer Mouse
Deer mice are round with a brown body and white-colored feet/stomach. They are about 5-8 inches long (including their tail) and are commonly found in rural areas. They tend to make their homes in outdoor locations such as tree logs, leaf/log piles, and piles of debris. If they find their way into your home, they will likely choose areas with low foot traffic, such as attics, garages, basements, or barns.
Norway Rat (Sewer rat, common rat, brown rat)
Norway rats are brown with speckled black bodies and light stomachs. They are around 7-9 inches long (including their tail), stocky, and have a blunt/rounded nose. Norway rats are also excellent climbers, making it easy to enter through cracks anywhere in your home. They often find their way into homes in the fall in search of food.
Roof Rats
Roof rats are brown or black with light-colored stomachs. They are smaller and thinner than Norway rats and typically measure 6-8 inches long. As their name suggests, they usually make their home in the upper parts of buildings and homes. These rats have poor vision but a strong sense of smell and touch.
Our Rodent Extermination Process
Inspect
We begin with a thorough inspection to identify the type of pest, locate entry points or nesting sites, and determine the extent of the infestation.
Eliminate
We apply targeted treatments inside and outside your property to efficiently eliminate pests at the source and prevent new ones from getting in.
At My Pest Pros, we know how damaging rodents can be to your health and business. That is why we use a multi-step approach to effectively solve your rodent problem. We want to ensure your property is rodent-free and stays that way.
Our specialists evaluate your rodent problem and form a plan to eliminate them from your home. If your rodent problem doesn’t go away, we take the time to get the job done correctly with focused rodent control in Northern VA, DC, and MD. So you can feel safe knowing we are on your team.
Ensure all food products are correctly stored and disposed of.
Remove easily accessible fruits and vegetables from your yard.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rodents
Rodents are hazardous pests to have inside your home. They can transmit diseases, including salmonella, dysentery, and more. They are also highly destructive and can chew through your walls and destroy wiring, potentially leading to fires.
Rodents can be a problem year-round, but in colder climates, they tend to become more active in the fall and early winter as they search for food and shelter before the harsh winter months. They are also typically most active during the night when foraging for food.
Rodents can enter your home through gaps or cracks in walls, windows, and doors. They also may gnaw through walls or other materials, making it difficult to prevent entry without professional guidance and treatment. These pesky pests are skilled climbers and can also enter through pipes or vents.
Rodents are difficult to remove safely without the help of a professional exterminator. Rats in particular can be dangerous when cornered and may attack if they feel threatened. Contacting them may also transmit any diseases they are carrying to you. They also leave behind droppings that can be difficult to find or clear. It can also be hard to know if you removed all of them when trying this alone. To ensure you eliminate rodents long-term, schedule your treatment with My Pest Pros today.
If you’re hearing bumps at night, it could be mice running inside your home. Mice are nocturnal creatures who explore new habitats and look for food after the sun goes down. If you hear faint scratching through a wall, you may hear them chewing on parts of your home or scratching on wood or insulation.
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Faith Ikeda
Richard the technician was very knowledgeable and took care of the pest problems I was having. He was very good at communicating and offering advice. Iam glad I signed on with Pest Pro. They are very responsive and treat their customers well.
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Adolph Ramirez
This was our first time to use PestPros. We had another pest service, but they have been unsuccessful in handling the rodents in our basement. The PestPro crew thoroughly inspected inside and outside and set up many bait boxes and traps to determine how the rodents are getting into the basement.
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Betty Bess
Harry was our pest expert. He was very thorough. He took the time to explain the cause and explained the cure. I feel so much better knowing what I need to do in the future to prevent this from happening again. Thank you Harry. I hope you return for the follow ups.
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David McDermott
Another call to My Pest Pros to save the day with two in-ground super active Yellowjacket nests. Hal showed up on time with a phone call too. He carefully went about his business eradicating both nests. He also ensured that the chemicals would sprayed carefully so as to not hurt our boxwoods. Very professional and patient in explaining the process. My Pest Pros is the only call we need to make when needed. Really are the Pros!!Neil arrived to take are of hornets and wasps. Very professional and effective in eradicating both. Thank you.
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Pamela Metts
Pest Pros are the best, whatever problem that I have they can solve it.Every technician they send to my house is an expert of his own. Shout out to Harry who is great!!!
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Rosa C.
Trace was absolutely awesome and a life saver. I'm new to Utah and bought a house near downtown, however I have a tremendous fear of bugs, and saw a few over the past few weeks which prompted me to call in. Trace was so caring, and patient with me, explaining everything very granularly so I'd understand. He was also extremely patient as I had my slight panic attacks just talking about the subject, while not judging me being so dramatic. He did me a solid and put in a light bulb in an area I was afraid to go into. Such a sweetheart and overall went above and beyond the call of duty. I had another service going on and Trace's level of patience was top tier. I'd absolutely recommend Trace and this company; I'm a forever customer! Thanks again Trace!!
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Nour S
Neil was amazing ! Found the mice entry holes and sealed them . He was thorough and very respectful coming in and out of the house very much appreciate the detailed work .
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Patty
Bryce is the best! I request him every time and he does an excellent job. I feel very fortunate that I found a pest Control company that is so professional. Excellent customer relations!
If you have a pest-control question, we respond around the clock. We don’t rush treatments; we get them right! We treat our customers like family; because, to us, you are. So whenever you have a pest problem, you can rely on the team at My Pest Pros to take care of it.
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