Rodent Control Service

Traps remove individual rodents but do nothing to close off the entry points, harborage areas, or attractants that keep drawing them in. Mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime, while rats need only a quarter-sized gap to get inside, and without sealing those openings, the same spots that let the first mouse in will let in the next. Without a full inspection and exclusion plan, re-infestation is almost certain. ProCore's program pairs trapping with physical exclusion and habitat modification to address the source of the problem, not just the symptom.

Rodents spread diseases, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis, and Salmonellosis, through their urine, droppings, and saliva, contaminating surfaces and food storage areas well before most homeowners notice activity. Rodents also bring fleas and ticks indoors, which adds a second layer of health risk for people and pets. Because mice and rats are nocturnal and stay hidden, exposure can occur without direct contact with the animals. Getting ahead of an infestation before it grows significantly reduces contamination risk.

Professional exclusion starts with a thorough inspection to locate every active and potential entry point, including spots that are easy to overlook, such as roofline gaps, damaged soffit, and openings around utility penetrations. In the Carolinas, roof rats and mice are particularly active in the fall and are known to enter homes through rooftop entry points and ground-level gaps, which means a complete exclusion job needs to address the entire exterior. ProCore seals entry points with durable materials, including galvanized steel mesh and exterior-grade sealants that rodents cannot chew through, unlike standard foam or caulk. The result is a structure that is physically harder to re-enter rather than one that is simply treated and left open to the next wave.

Smaller infestations may show results within a week, while more widespread activity can take 2 to 4 weeks as traps and bait stations are monitored and adjusted throughout the process. The timeline also depends on how quickly exclusion work is completed, since trapping alone will not stop new rodents from entering through open entry points. Properties near wooded areas or fields common throughout the Carolinas can face ongoing pressure even after the initial infestation is cleared, which is why follow-up monitoring visits matter. ProCore builds ongoing monitoring into every program so activity is caught early rather than allowed to rebuild between visits.

Re-infestation is possible if entry points are not physically sealed as part of the treatment plan, since removing rodents without closing their access routes leaves the same vulnerabilities open to the next wave. Rodents do not hibernate and remain active year-round, meaning a property that attracted them once will continue to attract others unless the underlying conditions change. Attractants such as unsecured food storage, moisture, and dense vegetation near the structure also help draw new activity back. ProCore addresses all of these factors through exclusion, habitat modification, and recurring monitoring visits, and backs every program with a satisfaction guarantee that includes free re-treatment if activity returns between scheduled visits.