Rodent Control
Rodent Control That Closes the Entry.
RIDD handles mouse and rat problems by finding the route in, trapping what's active inside, sealing confirmed entry points, and monitoring until the pressure stops.
The problem
Why Mice and Rats Keep Getting Back In
A mouse can slip through a gap the size of a dime, and a rat needs one only about the size of a quarter. Gaps around garage doors, utility lines, foundation edges, vents, and worn door sweeps are often enough. Rats need a bit more room, but they are stronger, better at gnawing, and more likely to work low along foundations, crawl spaces, debris, and trash areas.
Detroit-area homes give rodents a lot of routes. Older foundations settle. Garage seals pull away at the corners. Pipes and cables pass through walls. When fall temperatures drop, mice and rats start following those weak points indoors, and traps alone do not close the route behind them.
The solution
How RIDD Gets Rid of Rodents
RIDD's rodent control starts with the entry points. We inspect the exterior and interior, look for rub marks, droppings, gnaw marks, garage gaps, utility penetrations, and foundation openings, then set the treatment plan around the evidence we find.
The order matters: trap what's active, seal the confirmed entries, and monitor for new activity. Poison-only work can leave the original opening untouched. RIDD focuses on stopping the reset, so the same route does not keep bringing mice or rats back into the house.
Local species
Mice and Rats in Detroit-Area Homes
Most residential rodent calls come down to one of three animals: house mice slipping through small structural gaps, Norway rats working at ground level, or field mice in the more rural edges of our service area.
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House Mice
House mice are small, fast, and built for tight spaces. They travel along walls, nest in quiet voids, and use gaps around garage doors, pipe penetrations, vents, and sill plates. In Michigan homes, mouse pressure usually builds in fall as temperatures drop and the garage becomes the easiest way in.
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Norway Rats
Norway rats are larger, more cautious, and tied to ground level. They burrow along foundations and nest in basements and crawl spaces, and in older Detroit-area neighborhoods they travel in through sewer lines, floor drains, and low foundation gaps. They leave bigger droppings, rub marks, and gnawing damage, and the route in is usually outside before it becomes an indoor problem.
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Deer Mice
Deer mice and white-footed mice are field mice common in the more rural and wooded parts of our service area, where they move into cabins, sheds, garages, and outbuildings rather than dense suburban homes. They are the Michigan rodent associated with hantavirus, which is rare but a reason to clean droppings in an unused structure carefully, dampening them first rather than sweeping them up dry.
Plans
How Rodent Control Fits Your Plan
Rodent control can be booked as a one-time service or added to any RIDD plan, and it comes bundled into RIDD Package 4 alongside general pest and mosquito control.
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Pest 4
Starting at $ 49 /mo
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Pest 6
RecommendedStarting at $ 69 /mo
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RIDD Package 4
Starting at $ 89 /mo
Already on Pest 4 or Pest 6? Rodent control can be added whenever mice or rats show up. It is built into RIDD Package 4 at $89 per month.
Coverage
Where We Offer Rodent Control
We treat mice and rats across every community in our Detroit metro service area. Find your city below, or call us if you're not sure we cover you. We probably do.
Common questions
Rodent Control FAQs
How do I know if I have mice or rats?
Mouse droppings are small, often close to the size of a grain of rice. Rat droppings are larger and usually point to a heavier ground-level issue. Scratching in walls, garage activity, gnaw marks, rub marks, and nighttime movement all point to rodent activity. RIDD inspects the evidence before setting the treatment plan.
Why do mice keep coming back after I set traps?
Traps only remove the mice already inside. If the garage corner, pipe gap, vent, or foundation opening stays open, more mice can use the same route. Rodent control works best when trapping and entry-point sealing happen together, followed by monitoring for fresh activity.
Do I really have roof rats in my ceiling?
Probably not. Roof rats are climbing rats common in coastal and southern states, but they are not established in Michigan. Scratching above a ceiling here is almost always house mice, or sometimes Norway rats finding a way up through walls and utility lines. We inspect to confirm which rodent it is before treating.
Do you seal the holes mice are using?
Yes. RIDD seals confirmed rodent entry points as part of the rodent control process. That does not mean structural repair, carpentry, masonry, or major construction work. If an opening needs a larger repair, we identify it clearly so the right fix can be handled.
Is poison enough to get rid of rodents?
Poison alone is not a complete rodent plan because it does not close the entry point. It can also create odor problems if a mouse or rat dies inside a wall or void. RIDD focuses on inspection, trapping, sealing confirmed openings, and monitoring so the route into the home is addressed.
Is rodent control included in RIDD Package 4?
Yes. RIDD Package 4 bundles quarterly pest control, rodent control, and mosquito control starting at $89 per month. Rodent control can also be booked as a targeted service or added to Pest 4 and Pest 6 when mice or rats become an active issue.
What if I hear scratching again after treatment?
Call RIDD if rodent activity returns between visits. Every plan includes the 100% satisfaction guarantee with free re-services, and rodent work often needs follow-up monitoring because sealing one route can reveal another weak point. New scratching, droppings, or fresh gnawing should be checked quickly.
Ready when you are
Ready to Stop the Scratching?
Book rodent control for your home, or call us now.
