Rodent Control in Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ — Trapped, Excluded, Gone

Rat droppings are roughly the size of a grain of rice or larger; mouse droppings are smaller and more pointed. Noise timing and gnaw-mark size also differ.

Trapping handles what's inside now; sealing is what keeps new rodents from replacing them.

Dry sweeping droppings can release airborne particles; it's safer to let the crew handle cleanup with the right protective equipment.

A typical job is a single day of work plus a short follow-up window to verify the population is gone.

Snap traps and sealing come first; bait stations are reserved for specific situations like commercial perimeter control.

Pet food left out, compost piles, and gaps around utility lines are frequent culprits we flag during inspection. We often recommend homeowners do a seasonal walk-around of the foundation, since new gaps can open up after freeze-thaw cycles.