World-Class Rodent Pest Control Services in Illinois

Rats, squirrels, chipmunks, mice, and other rodents shouldn’t live in our homes. They cause problems when they come inside including spreading disease, ruining insulation, and more. How can you get rid of them? Putting out mouse traps yourself won’t  solve the problem.

If you want professional results, you need rodent pest control services. American Pest Control will make sure your rodent problem is gone, and we’ll keep them out of your home and in the woods, where they belong.

Throughout so much of our state, residential, commercial, and agricultural areas exist side by side. This proximity can directly lead to rodents invading homes or businesses—especially those near woods or farmland—when seeking food or shelter.

Plus, Illinois weather is unpredictable. Rodents seek out safe, warm places, like the walls of your house.

Rodent families love Illinois attics, crawl spaces, ducts, and wall voids. To flee the cold weather, they invade your home during the fall and winter, making nests in the insulation. In the spring, they multiply and expand their nests on your property.

Illinois residents and business owners may have to deal with the following rodent threats in their homes, businesses, or throughout the property:

• House mice
• Deer mice
• Norway rats
• Roof rats
• Moles
• Voles

Do rodents seem harmless? Actually, they can be dangerous and damaging, causing a lot of problems in and around your home, including:

• Property Damage: Due to their always-growing front teeth, rat  can’t ever stop chewing. And due to their poor eyesites, they will chew on things that may resemble food or grass, including your walls, insulation, foundation, and electrical wires (which can cause power loss or fire!). They can even damage HVAC pipes and grates, compromising your climate control.
• Loss of Keepsakes: Rodents can rip apart pictures, documents, fabrics, and storage boxes – contaminating or destroying what’s inside.
• Food Contamination: Rodents can drop bacteria, viruses, and parasites into your bulk foods, fruits, and vegetables. They can even drop feces into your food and onto your counters.
• Allergen Movement: Rodents bring extra allergens into your home, along with kicking up the dust and other allergens already there.
• Transporting Other Pests: Rodents can carry ticks and fleas. Plus, the holes they gnaw can let insects and spiders into your house.
• Plant Damage: Some rodents can destroy your plants, bulbs, and lawn.

If you want to keep rodents out for good, use our quarterly pest control service. We’ll send a rodent exterminator to your home on a regular schedule to make sure they can’t come back.

How do you know if rodents have invaded? Search for these signs:

• Strange, bad new smells wafting out of dark areas of your house
• Teeth marks on food packages
• Torn up fabric, paper, or plants, which rodents use for nests
• New holes in the walls or floor
• Rodent droppings on the floor, in cupboards, under sinks, and near food
• Oily markings on walls (from rodent fur)
• Sounds of running or gnawing

Your pets might also react to rodents in your walls, detecting them when you can’t. They’ll stare at the walls, bark, meow, scratch, and give other signs that they hear or smell rodents.

Is this an issue that you can deal with yourself? 

It’s a good question. There’s a sense of pride to protecting the homestead, and who doesn’t love saving a little money? 

It really depends on the extent of the infestation. If a few mice have moved in, you may be able to solve the issue with some well-placed traps. If their entry point is obvious, you might have the know-how (or help from YouTube or friends) to seal it without outside help.

More than a few mice, though? A rodent infestation can get complicated fast making DIY rodent control less than desirable and less than effective. Sometimes the best way to protect your home is to reach out to the right help. Experienced pest control techs have the expertise to know:

• What pests are present
• Where to find nests
• How big the infestation is
• Safe places to place traps, without endangering children or pets
• How to find and seal each entry point
• When to follow up

At the end of the day, the pros can deal with infestations more quickly and skillfully than the average DIY home or business owner. It’s what they do.

How American Pest Control Protects Illinois Homes and Businesses

We serve homes throughout most of Illinois with decades of pest control experience.

When you reach out to American Pest Control, our expert technicians will come out and assess the situation in person. We know where rodents like to hide and what it takes to prevent them from returning, which allows for accurate quotes based on your specific situation.

We utilize our years of knowledge and experience alongside cutting-edge rodent pest removal methods to ensure your home or business is pest-free—and protected from the threat of future infestations. You can even turn to us for environmentally responsible pest control methods, whenever possible.

Satisfied American Pest Control customers are happy to talk about their experiences with our service.

“American Pest Control promptly took care of a mouse entry point. We haven’t seen a mouse since. The technician that treats our home is always friendly and professional.” – Scott S.

“This was not an easy job by any means, but the techs explained the process and told us what steps were needed before the next visit. I just want to express thanks. Thanks is not enough for all the hard work. You guys were wonderful.” – Bonnie T.

“If you’re looking for quality pest control with great customer service, American Pest is the company you want. Our technician is fantastic. He communicates with us about when he is coming so we can be prepared. He even brings a treat for our dogs. The price is great and the service is excellent. We have no issues whatsoever with rodents or bugs. We couldn’t be more pleased. Don’t waste your time shopping around. Call them. You won’t regret it.” – Paul C.