Rat & Mouse Control
Rodent Control In Cincinnati For Rats And Mice
Rats and mice look for food, warmth and cover, and a home or yard offers all three. We place locked, tamper-resistant bait stations where rodents travel, then check and service them so activity stays under control.
Know The Signs
How To Tell You Have Rats Or Mice
Rodents are shy and mostly nocturnal, so most people find the evidence before they find the animal. In greater Cincinnati the usual culprits are Norway rats, which burrow along foundations and under sheds, and house mice, which squeeze through gaps about the width of a pencil.
Activity tends to jump in fall, when cooling weather pushes rodents toward warm buildings, but a steady food source such as a bird feeder, open trash or pet food can keep them around all year.
- Droppings along walls, in cabinets, garages and sheds
- Gnaw marks on wood, wiring, packaging or stored items
- Burrow holes along foundations, under decks and beside sheds
- Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceilings at night
- Greasy rub marks along baseboards and walls
The Service
Bait Stations, Placed And Serviced By A Technician
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We Walk The Property
A technician looks at your foundation, garage, sheds, decks and landscaping for signs of activity, entry points and the food or shelter that is drawing rodents in.
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We Set Locked Stations
Bait goes inside tamper-resistant stations positioned along the paths rodents actually travel, usually against walls and foundations. The stations are locked, which helps keep bait away from children, pets and other animals.
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We Check And Adjust
Stations are checked on a regular schedule and refilled as needed. We watch where activity is highest and move or add stations to follow it.
Where We Place Stations
The Spots Rodents Use Most
- Foundation Perimeters
- Garages & Outbuildings
- Sheds & Storage Areas
- Decks & Porches
- Barns & Rural Structures
- Commercial & HOA Grounds
Set Expectations
Control Takes Ongoing Work, Not One Visit
Rodents keep coming back to any property that offers food and shelter, so bait stations manage activity rather than promise you will never see another mouse. Results depend on how much pressure the area sees, how easily rodents can get into your buildings, and what is drawing them to the property.
We will tell you plainly what we see. Sealing gaps, storing food in sealed containers, moving woodpiles away from the house and keeping bird feed off the ground all make the stations work better, and we will point out what applies to your property.
Common Questions
Rat And Mouse Control FAQ
How is this different from the deer and rabbit spray?
Deer and rabbit protection is a repellent we spray on plants. Rat and mouse control is a separate service that uses locked bait stations placed around buildings and structures. Different animals, different method.
Are the bait stations safe around kids and pets?
The bait sits inside locked, tamper-resistant stations designed to keep it out of reach of children, pets and non-target animals. Tell us about the pets and children on your property during the walkthrough and we will position stations with that in mind. Keep the stations closed and undisturbed.
How often are the stations checked?
Stations are checked on a regular schedule and refilled as needed. We set the schedule after the walkthrough, based on how much activity your property shows.
Will this get rid of every rat and mouse?
No service can promise that. Bait stations are designed to bring rodent activity under control, and they work best together with sealing entry points and removing food sources. We will not claim your property will be rodent free.
What does rodent control from Stag Stop include?
Rodent control starts with a free walkthrough of your foundation, garage, sheds and landscaping. A technician sets locked, tamper-resistant bait stations along the paths rats and mice travel, checks and refills them on a regular schedule, and points out the gaps and food sources that keep drawing rodents in.
Do you offer rodent control for businesses and HOAs?
Yes. The same locked station program works around commercial buildings, HOA grounds, barns and rural structures. We set the station layout and the service schedule after walking the property, based on how much activity it shows.
Do you serve my area?
We serve greater Cincinnati, the Dayton area and Northern Kentucky, including Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in Kentucky. Call and tell us your address and we will tell you straight whether we cover your property.
Free Estimates
Keep Pests Out.
Keep Your Home Yours.
Tell us what you are seeing. We will walk the property, recommend a plan, and give you a number.