Serving Lancaster County With Local Expertise
Akita Pest Control has been locally owned and operated right here in Lancaster County since 2006. You can find our offices conveniently located off New Holland Avenue, close to downtown Lancaster.
We are familiar with the construction of homes throughout the county, both old and new, urban and rural. We also understand the stress and health concerns that come with a rodent infestation. You can rely on our team to provide effective and safe rodent control solutions for your home or business.
Learn more about our Rodent Control Services.
How Much Does Rodent Control Cost?
Our rat control services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, start at $255 for a complete indoor and outdoor treatment of your home. Follow-up treatments after the initial service, if needed, are billed at a lower rate. Learn more about our rodent control services.
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Rodent Control Solutions Tailored to Lancaster County
Effective and Targeted Rodent Control Solutions
We utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to provide safe and effective rodent control. This involves a thorough inspection to identify entry points, harborage areas, and conducive conditions. We then implement targeted solutions, including:
Exclusion: Sealing cracks and holes to prevent rodent entry.
Trapping: Strategic placement of traps to capture and remove rodents.
Baiting: Utilizing bait stations with rodenticide in appropriate situations, following strict safety guidelines.Sanitation: Recommending sanitation practices to eliminate food sources and discourage rodent activity.
Rodent Expertise For Lancaster City Properties
Older homes and buildings in Lancaster City often present unique challenges for rodent control. Their construction, with potential gaps in foundations, crawl spaces, and attics, can provide easy access for rodents. Our technicians are skilled at identifying these vulnerabilities and implementing effective control measures tailored to these specific structures.
Lancaster, PA Rodent Control FAQs
- Do I have rodents?
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Many Lancaster homeowners see signs of rodents before they ever see the pest. Here are some telltale signs that you have some rodent roommates:
- little black droppings
- shredded bits of paper, fabric, or other materials
- nests in attics, garages, or other less active areas where they can go undetected
- scratching, running, fighting, and chewing sounds
If you see these signs, you don’t have to wonder if you have rodents, you do, and you have to act as quickly as you can to ensure the problem doesn’t grow.
- What kind of damage can termites cause to my home?
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Termites can cause extensive and costly damage to the structural integrity of your home, compromising its safety and value. They feed on wood, including framing, flooring, and support beams, weakening them over time.
- My property borders farmland or woodland. Does this increase my risk of rodent problems?
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Yes, properties near fields and wooded areas may experience increased rodent pressure, especially during harvest season or when food sources are scarce in their natural habitats. Voles, in particular, can be a problem in these areas. Maintaining a buffer zone of cleared land around your property can help deter rodents.
- How do rodents get into homes?
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Rats can squeeze through surprisingly small openings about the size of a quarter while mice are even smaller and able to slip through a space as tiny as a dime.
Make sure your home is properly sealed by plugging up any openings in the floors, ceilings, and exterior walls, no matter how small.
- What diseases do rodents transmit?
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Rats and mice can make you and your family very sick if you pick up a disease. Three serious illnesses that rodents in the United States can carry are the Bubonic Plague, Tularemia, and Hantavirus. Getting treatment for these is urgent if you begin to show symptoms.
Make a habit of cleaning before meals to maintain your family’s health and safety. Clean after meals to deter the rodents from staying.
Rodents can spread disease to humans in four ways:
- rodent bite
- rodent droppings
- wet or dry rodent urine
- handling a live or recently deceased rodent
Seek out medical attention immediately if you’re bitten by a rodent.
- What is the fastest way to get rid of mice and rats?
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We recommend calling a pest control expert, like Akita, the first time you spot a rodent in your home. This approach helps us outpace their breeding and check your home for nests, preventing infestations.
Typically, using high-quality bait, traps, or tracking powder is the fastest way to eliminate mice. Treating rats can vary based on their species.
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