What are the signs of a mouse infestation in my home?

Signs of a mouse infestation include finding droppings, hearing noises such as scratching or scurrying in walls or ceilings, spotting gnawed furniture or wires, and noticing a musky odor. Early detection and response can prevent larger infestations.

How do mice enter homes?

Mice can squeeze through tiny gaps as small as a dime, commonly entering homes through cracks and holes in foundations, gaps around doors and windows, and openings for utility pipes and vents. Sealing these entry points is crucial for prevention.

Are mice dangerous to humans and pets?

Yes, mice can pose health risks by spreading diseases such as Salmonella and Hantavirus through their droppings, urine, and saliva. They can also introduce fleas, ticks, and mites into your home, which can affect both humans and pets.

What is the best way to get rid of mice?

The most effective way to eliminate mice is by using a combination of trapping, sealing entry points, and maintaining cleanliness to reduce food sources. For severe infestations, professional pest control services are recommended.

How often should pest control services be performed for mice?

The frequency of pest control services for mice depends on the severity of the infestation and the effectiveness of initial treatments. Regular monitoring and maintenance visits are often necessary to ensure the infestation is fully resolved.

Can mice chew through wires?

Yes, mice have strong teeth and can chew through wires, which can lead to electrical fires. This highlights the importance of addressing infestations promptly to prevent potential damage and hazards.

What should I do if I find mouse droppings in my house?

If you find mouse droppings, do not sweep or vacuum them, as this can release harmful particles into the air. Instead, wear gloves and a mask, use a disinfectant to spray the droppings, and clean them up with a paper towel, disposing of them in a sealed bag.

How can I tell if I have voles in my garden?

Signs of voles include short, narrow surface tunnels in your yard, gnawed plant roots, and small, round droppings. Voles can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens by feeding on plants and burrowing.

Are voles harmful to pets or humans?

While voles are not typically harmful to pets or humans since they do not usually enter homes, they can carry diseases and parasites that could potentially be transmitted. It's important to handle vole infestations with care to protect your family and pets.

What is the most effective vole control method?

Effective vole control involves using bait stations and traps, removing their food sources, and making the habitat less appealing by clearing away dense vegetation. Professional pest control services can provide targeted strategies for long-term vole management.

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At Target Pest Control, our technicians are skilled in rodent management strategies, effectively addressing issues with house mice, deer mice, voles, and rats both inside and outside your property. Our methods include deploying secure, proactive bait stations loaded with commercial-grade rodent bait, in addition to strategic treatments around the perimeter.

All rodent control services are competitively priced and come with our standard 6 month guarantee, offering protection throughout the year. Our services cover Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Chestermere, and Cochrane, delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique pest challenges of each area, ensuring your home or business remains rodent-free.

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At Target Pest Control, our team of skilled technicians is dedicated to providing top-notch rodent control services. Leveraging their extensive training and specialized equipment, our technicians ensure that every job is carried out with precision and safety, offering reassurance to our valued customers.

Seasonal Guarantee

We back our rodent control efforts with a standard 6 month guarantee. If rodents come back within the first 180 days of our initial treatment, our trained technicians will come back to your location and provide free refills at no extra cost, making sure you're totally satisfied and worry-free when it comes to interior rodents.

Mice & Voles

We focus on unique strategies that handle both indoor and outdoor rodent issues, targeting mice inside your home and both mice and voles outside. For voles, we offer an impressive range of pest control programs with optional add-on treatments for insects, wasps, and more. Get in touch with us today to learn more.

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How Dangerous Are Mice?

If you're finding mice in your home, you're likely dealing with house mice. Despite their unassuming appearance, these rodents are far from harmless, as they can carry diseases, including the Hantavirus. This virus is transmitted to humans through the inhalation of particles from rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, and can lead to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), a potentially life-threatening respiratory disease. As such, it's crucial to handle rodent droppings with extreme care to protect your family's health.

House mice are drawn to areas where they can easily access food, water, and shelter, often entering homes through small gaps and openings. Once inside, they can quickly multiply, leading to a significant infestation.

Despite being cleaner than other rodents, mice still leave behind urine and feces, increasing the risk of disease transmission. At Target Pest Control, we offer specialized services to combat these pests, providing safe and effective solutions to keep your home rodent-free and protect against the dangers of the Hantavirus.

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How Do Mice Behave?

Rodents, when living outdoors, often reside in crevices within walls or rocks, constructing elaborate underground burrows that feature complex tunnel systems, numerous nesting areas, multiple exits, and dedicated spaces for storing food. In urban settings like Calgary, these creatures adapt by nesting in less conspicuous places close to human habitats, such as woodpiles, rafters, and various storage areas, ensuring they remain near essential food sources.

The materials rodents use for their nests include paper, rags, and other soft items, which they then cover with finely shredded material for insulation and comfort. House mice, predominantly nocturnal in nature, may occasionally be seen during the day as they venture out in search of food and water.

Despite their small size, mice are remarkably agile, capable of running up to 8 miles per hour, climbing, jumping, and even swimming. Nonetheless, they typically don't stray far from their nest, rarely more than 10 to 25 feet.

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Can I Treat Rodents Myself?

While you might think that using common snap traps, glue boards, metal traps, or sonic devices can tackle residential rodent problems, they often fall short. Sure, snap traps and sticky pads might give you immediate satisfaction by catching a few mice, but they're really just good for spotting signs of activity.

The most effective method for managing rodents in and around your home is to employ commercial-grade poison. It's best to get in touch with your local pest control experts, as most well-established exterminators have access to these potent solutions, like us!

Our Calgary exterminators conduct thorough inspections both inside and outside your property to identify any potential entry points for rodents. During this process, we provide detailed instructions and guidelines necessary for ensuring the effectiveness of the treatment.

While any exterminator can apply poison, we at Target Pest Control believe in empowering our customers with knowledge. The more informed you are, the more successful the treatment will be.

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""I never realized the extent of damage voles could cause to my garden until I saw the trails and gnawed plants. Thankfully, the swift and effective service from Target Pest Control team saved my backyard from further destruction.".

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I Have Mice... Now What?

If you're noticing signs of mice in your home, such as the sound of scurrying in the walls, visible mouse droppings, or other indicators, Target Pest Control is on standby to assist. We offer both residential and commercial rodent control services tailored to prevent or eliminate house mice infestations.

Our experts always recommend eliminating water and food sources that attract these pests and sealing any cracks or openings that might serve as entry points to your property, ensuring mice are kept at bay.

It's important to be aware that house mice in Alberta can be carriers of several diseases, including Salmonella, the Bubonic Plague, Lymphocytic Chorio-Meningitis, Murine Typhus, and Tapeworms.

Proper removal of mouse droppings is crucial; instead of vacuuming or sweeping, which can disperse dangerous particles, use rubber gloves and protective eye wear. Apply a disinfectant capable of killing active viruses to the affected area to prevent dust from becoming airborne. Clean up the area with a paper towel and dispose of it immediately outside to maintain a safe and healthy environment in your home.

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"The $36.95 per month vole control service, complete with bait stations, has been a game-changer for our garden. Quick and effective, it's the best investment we've made for our health, and our plants health!"

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Rodent Control Pricing

Our comprehensive interior rodent control service, priced at $365 plus tax, offers a robust solution against mice infestations. This package not only utilizes commercial-grade rodenticides but also includes a detailed inspection, installation of 8 to 14 interior devices, and minor repairs for any discovered entry points. With a 6-month guarantee, customers benefit from regular updates, free refills as necessary, and priority support, ensuring a strategic and thorough approach to keeping your home rodent-free.

This method contrasts sharply with per-visit charging services that often result in higher expenses and less satisfactory results, highlighting the importance of choosing services with clear guarantees and straightforward pricing for effective and economical pest control.

As the snow in Calgary melts, revealing the hidden damage caused by voles, our exterior pest control program targets these pests at a rate of $36.95 per month. This program kicks off with an initial inspection followed by the placement of tamper-resistant bait stations around your property, coupled with maintenance and continuous reporting to drastically reduce vole populations.

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Rodent FAQS

What are the signs of a mouse infestation in my home?

Signs of a mouse infestation include finding droppings, hearing noises such as scratching or scurrying in walls or ceilings, spotting gnawed furniture or wires, and noticing a musky odor. Early detection and response can prevent larger infestations.
How do mice enter homes?

Mice can squeeze through tiny gaps as small as a dime, commonly entering homes through cracks and holes in foundations, gaps around doors and windows, and openings for utility pipes and vents. Sealing these entry points is crucial for prevention.
Are mice dangerous to humans and pets?

Yes, mice can pose health risks by spreading diseases such as Salmonella and Hantavirus through their droppings, urine, and saliva. They can also introduce fleas, ticks, and mites into your home, which can affect both humans and pets.
What is the best way to get rid of mice?

The most effective way to eliminate mice is by using a combination of trapping, sealing entry points, and maintaining cleanliness to reduce food sources. For severe infestations, professional pest control services are recommended.
How often should pest control services be performed for mice?

The frequency of pest control services for mice depends on the severity of the infestation and the effectiveness of initial treatments. Regular monitoring and maintenance visits are often necessary to ensure the infestation is fully resolved.
Can mice chew through wires?

Yes, mice have strong teeth and can chew through wires, which can lead to electrical fires. This highlights the importance of addressing infestations promptly to prevent potential damage and hazards.
What should I do if I find mouse droppings in my house?

If you find mouse droppings, do not sweep or vacuum them, as this can release harmful particles into the air. Instead, wear gloves and a mask, use a disinfectant to spray the droppings, and clean them up with a paper towel, disposing of them in a sealed bag.
How can I tell if I have voles in my garden?

Signs of voles include short, narrow surface tunnels in your yard, gnawed plant roots, and small, round droppings. Voles can cause significant damage to lawns and gardens by feeding on plants and burrowing.
Are voles harmful to pets or humans?

While voles are not typically harmful to pets or humans since they do not usually enter homes, they can carry diseases and parasites that could potentially be transmitted. It's important to handle vole infestations with care to protect your family and pets.
What is the most effective vole control method?

Effective vole control involves using bait stations and traps, removing their food sources, and making the habitat less appealing by clearing away dense vegetation. Professional pest control services can provide targeted strategies for long-term vole management.

Customer Testimonials

Customer reviews play a crucial role in the pest control industry, especially when it comes to addressing specific challenges like rodent control and treating both the interior and exterior areas. Reviews from past customers provide valuable insights into a company's effectiveness, speed, and safety measures in handling such situations.

In essence, customer reviews bridge the trust gap between pest control services and those in need of urgent exterminator treatments, highlighting the importance of quality service and customer care in the industry.

"Just moved into my rental and discovered a mouse problem. The team was super quick to respond and took care of it without disrupting my life or space. Haven't seen a mouse since, and I’m finally feeling at home!"
Jamie T. - Calgary, AB

"Our family cabin had a serious mouse issue that was ruining our getaways. The rodent control service at Target Pest Control was thorough, effective, and surprisingly affordable. It’s been months, and our cabin stays are peaceful and mouse-free!"
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