Rodent Control in Hampton Roads: Inspection, Elimination & Exclusion

Scratching sounds in the walls. Droppings behind the refrigerator. Gnawed wires in the attic. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Rodent problems are one of the most common calls we receive at Precision Pest Management, and they are also one of the most important to address quickly.

Rats and mice are not just a nuisance. They carry diseases, contaminate food, damage your home's structure, and can create serious fire hazards by chewing through electrical wiring. Our family-owned team has been protecting Hampton Roads homes and businesses from rodents for years, and we know the specific pressure points this region faces, from waterfront properties in Norfolk to new construction in Suffolk and Chesapeake.

When you contact Precision Pest Management, you get a real plan, not just a trap and a handshake. We back every service with our satisfaction guarantee, which means if rodents come back between visits, so do we.

Signs You Have a Rodent Problem

Rodents are secretive by nature. By the time you spot one, there are usually more you have not seen. Watch for these warning signs:

• Droppings: Mouse droppings are small and rice-shaped. Rat droppings are larger and blunt-ended. Both appear along walls, in cabinets, and near food sources.
• Sounds: Scratching, scurrying, or squeaking in walls, ceilings, or under floors, especially at night.
• Gnaw marks: Fresh chew marks appear lighter in color. Look for damage on baseboards, wiring, food packaging, and furniture.
• Grease trails: Dark smudge marks along walls and baseboards where rodents repeatedly travel.
• Nesting material: Shredded paper, fabric, or insulation tucked into hidden spaces in attics, crawl spaces, and behind appliances.
• Musky odor: A persistent, unpleasant smell in enclosed areas often signals an established infestation.

If you are noticing any of these signs, do not wait. Rodents reproduce rapidly, and a small problem can become a significant infestation within weeks.

How Precision Pest Management Handles Rodent Control

Our rodent control process is built on three proven pillars: inspection, elimination, and exclusion. We address the infestation you have today and close off the entry points that would invite a new one tomorrow.

Step 1: Thorough Inspection

Every rodent service begins with a detailed inspection of your property. Our licensed technicians look for droppings, gnaw marks, grease trails, nesting sites, and, most importantly, every potential entry point. Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. Rats need only a hole the size of a quarter. We find the vulnerabilities you might miss.

Step 2: Population Reduction

Once we understand the scope of the problem, we deploy strategic trapping and, where appropriate, bait stations to reduce the active rodent population. Traps are placed in high-activity zones based on the evidence we find, not guesswork. We schedule follow-up visits to monitor progress, remove captures, and adjust the approach as needed.

Step 3: Exclusion and Prevention

Trapping alone is not enough. If the entry points stay open, new rodents will move in. We seal gaps around pipes, vents, foundations, and rooflines using steel wool, hardware cloth, and professional-grade sealants that rodents cannot gnaw through. We also provide sanitation and habitat recommendations so your property stays unattractive to future activity.

Excess moisture in crawl spaces also attracts rodents by providing a water source. Our moisture control services pair well with rodent exclusion to make your home significantly less hospitable.

The Health Risks of Rodent Infestations

Rodents are more than a property issue. They are a genuine health threat. Rats and mice transmit over 35 diseases to humans through their droppings, urine, saliva, and bites. Common health risks include:

• Hantavirus: Spread through airborne particles from rodent droppings, particularly dangerous in enclosed spaces like attics and crawl spaces.
• Salmonella: Contracted through food or surfaces contaminated by rodent droppings.
• Leptospirosis: Spread through contact with water or soil contaminated by rodent urine.
• Rat-bite fever: Transmitted through direct contact with infected rodents.

Children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and anyone with a compromised immune system face elevated risks. Prompt professional rodent control is not just a comfort issue, it is a health decision.

Why Homeowners in Hampton Roads Trust Precision Pest Management

• Licensed and Insured: Every technician is fully licensed and insured for your protection.
• Satisfaction Guarantee: If pests return between scheduled visits, we come back at no additional charge.
• Local Knowledge: We understand the seasonal patterns, building types, and environmental factors unique to Hampton Roads, from coastal properties to neighborhoods near the Great Dismal Swamp.
• Transparent Communication: We explain what we find, what we're doing, and why, so you are never left guessing.

Rodent Control Across Hampton Roads

Precision Pest Management provides rodent control services throughout the Hampton Roads region, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News. Whether you are in a waterfront neighborhood dealing with Norway rats or a suburban home with a mouse problem in the garage, we have the local expertise to handle it.

Our team is familiar with the seasonal patterns that drive rodent activity in our area. As temperatures drop in the fall, rodents actively seek warmth inside homes and businesses. Early intervention before winter sets in is the most effective way to avoid a serious infestation.

Rodents often enter through the same vulnerabilities that allow other pests in. Our residential pest control plans include monitoring for rodent activity as part of comprehensive home protection.