Don’t risk the spread of disease or property damage by letting mice settle in.
A rodent infestation is a threat to your family’s safety and your property. Our professional technicians provide fast, effective rodent control services for homeowners across Southeastern PA.
“Had a sudden and unexpected mouse problem – the inspector and service tech were knowledgeable and helpful, giving me peace of mind that it will be handled relatively quickly. Time will tell but I will be using Akita again!”
Kris Pursel
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Same-day service is available for an additional charge.
How Much Does Rodent Control Cost?
We believe in transparent, upfront pricing for all our rodent control services. You shouldn’t have to guess what it costs to protect your home.
- Initial Rodent Clean-Out: Our comprehensive rodent removal service starts at $225 for a complete detailed inspection and initial treatment of your home.
- Follow-Up Treatments: Follow-up visits to check traps, remove pests, and monitor activity are billed at a lower rate.
- Quarterly Savings: Customers who sign up for our Quarterly Protection Plan receive a $140 discount on the initial rodent removal service.
Save More with the Neighbor Discount Program
Pests don’t stop at property lines. Refer a neighbor to Akita Pest Control, and you both receive a discounted rate for our exterior quarterly pest control service. When neighbors work together, we can create a wider buffer zone against rodents, effectively lowering the population in your immediate area.
How We Treat & Remove Rodents
Effective rodent control requires more than just setting a trap. We use a scientifically proven, multi-step process to ensure your home is rodent-free and stays that way.
- Detailed Inspection & Assessment: Our licensed technician will consult with you to identify signs of activity (droppings, scratching noises, gnaw marks) and inspect both the exterior and interior of your property to locate entry points.
- Immediate Removal & Population Reduction: We deploy a combination of tamper-resistant bait stations and mechanical traps in strategic, high-activity areas such as attics, basements, and garages. Our methods prioritize safety, ensuring rodent removal is conducted away from pets and children.
- Exclusion & Sealing: We provide exclusion services, sealing accessible entry points around utility pipes, foundations, and siding with rodent-proof materials like copper mesh and silicone.
- Monitoring & Prevention: We finish by inspecting the remainder of your property to identify attractants (like bird feeders or woodpiles) and recommend our Quarterly Service to maintain a protective barrier year-round.
The Dangers of Rodent Infestations
Rodents carry pathogens that can spread to humans directly or indirectly, including:
- Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS): Common in Pennsylvania, particularly in Deer Mice populations found in rural areas like Lancaster and York counties. This severe respiratory disease is transmitted by breathing in dust contaminated with rodent urine or droppings.
- Salmonella & Food Contamination: Mice constantly forage for food, contaminating pantries and preparation surfaces with urine and feces, which can spread Salmonella and cause severe food poisoning.
- Allergies & Asthma: Micro-particles from rodent dander and dried urine are potent allergens that can trigger asthma attacks in children and sensitive adults.
- Electrical Fires: Rodents have teeth that never stop growing. To keep them sharp, they gnaw on hard surfaces. They are frequently attracted to the soy-based insulation on modern electrical wiring. Chewed wires can cause short circuits and arc faults, leading to hidden fires inside your walls.
Service Areas
Pest Control Services Near You
Our service area covers most of Central and Southeastern PA, including most of Lancaster, York, and Lebanon Counties, the Harrisburg metro area, Chester County, and Montgomery County.
Lancaster
- Manheim Township
- Lititz
- Lancaster City
- Ephrata
and more…
Harrisburg
- Harrisburg
- Hershey
- Hummelstown
- Middletown
and more…
King of Prussia
- King of Prussia
- Conshohocken
- Pottstown
- Plymouth Meeting
and more…
York
- City of York
- Hanover
- Dover
- Red Lion
and more…
Lebanon
- City of Lebanon
- Cornwall
- Mt. Gretna
and more…
Rodent Control & Removal FAQs
- Why do I need professional rodent control instead of DIY traps?
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Mice are experts at hiding. They reproduce quickly, and store-bought traps often fail to address the root cause of the infestation. Without professional inspection to find and seal entry points, new rodents will simply replace the ones you catch. Our service targets the entire colony and the source of the infestation.
- Are your rodent control services pet and child-friendly?
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Safety is our top priority. We use tamper-resistant bait stations that are locked and secured, preventing dogs, cats, or children from accessing the control materials. We place traps in areas that are inaccessible to non-target animals.
- How do I know if I have mice or rats?
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Common signs include small, dark droppings (like rice grains for mice, larger for rats), gnaw marks on wood or food packaging, scratching sounds in walls or ceilings at night, and greasy rub marks along baseboards where they travel.
- Do I need to leave my house during the rodent removal service?
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You can usually stay inside the comfort of your home while we work. Our technicians work discreetly and cleanly. If we need to access a sensitive area (like a crawlspace), we will inform you, but evacuation is rarely necessary for standard rodent removal.
- How long does it take to get rid of mice?
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Every infestation is different. While our initial treatment immediately begins reducing the population, full control typically requires a follow-up visit (included in many plans) to ensure the breeding cycle is broken and all entry points are successfully sealed.
- Will the rodents come back?
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Rodents are territorial and persistent. If you have a high population of field mice near your property, they will test your home’s defenses every autumn. We strongly recommend our Quarterly Pest Control plan to keep a preventative barrier in place year-round.