Rats and mice can move quietly—or not so quietly—through crawlspaces, attics, garages, wall voids, and storage areas in search of food, water, and shelter destroying homes and spreading disease. Recon Pest Control provides professional rodent control in Asheville, Hendersonville, Spartanburg and surrounding communities of the Western Carolinas. Our technicians inspect the full structure, track signs of activity, identify entry points, and build a targeted plan for removing rats and mice while strengthening your home against future intruders.
Rats and mice establish themselves where they can reach food, water, shelter, and protected travel routes. A thorough rodent inspection examines both the interior and exterior because activity around the yard can quickly connect with attics, garages, basements, and crawlspaces.
Rats and mice often leave evidence before homeowners see an active rodent. Early detection helps Recon establish the size of the infestation, identify travel routes, and select the right control strategy.
Common signs of rats and mice include:
Mice can pass through an opening about one-quarter inch wide, approximately the width of a pencil. Their compact size gives them access around utility lines, door frames, vents, foundations, and roof intersections. Rats use many of the same access points while also burrowing near foundations or climbing through rooflines, trees, and elevated utility routes.
Rats and mice can contaminate food and surfaces through droppings, urine, saliva, and nesting materials. Rodents may also carry fleas, ticks, and mites into the areas they occupy. CDC guidance emphasizes early control, secure food storage, exclusion, and careful cleanup as key measures for reducing household exposure.
Continuous gnawing can also affect stored belongings, insulation, wooden materials, plumbing components, and electrical wiring. A focused rodent-control plan protects the health of the household while guarding the structure and its contents.
Begin with a full perimeter patrol. Inspect foundations, doors, crawlspace openings, vents, soffits, rooflines, and utility penetrations. Seal small gaps with metal mesh and caulk, repair larger openings with rodent-resistant materials, and secure doors and vents.
Store food and animal feed in sturdy containers with tight lids. Clean spills, secure garbage cans, bring pet bowls inside, raise firewood, trim vegetation, and organize storage areas.
Handle droppings and nesting materials with gloves. Moisten them with disinfectant, follow product directions, and use a wet-cleaning method. Professional service protects hard-to-reach structural spaces.
Call Recon Pest Control for expert inspection, rodent identification, targeted removal, and a complete exclusion strategy.
Families choose Recon because our veteran-owned local team pairs disciplined fieldwork with respectful, personal service. Our technicians listen carefully, inspect thoroughly, and shape each rat and mouse control plan around the property and household. As a member of the National Pest Management Association, Recon brings professional standards, thoughtful application, and attentive follow-through to every assignment. Ongoing maintenance programs give added protection to older homes, wooded properties, farms, rental homes, and structures with recurring rodent pressure. Strong customer relationships, clear communication, and reliable service make Recon the trusted choice for families who value pest control done right.
Take command of your home with professional rat and mouse control from Recon Pest Control. Our team will locate rodent activity, identify entry points, remove rats and mice, and build a stronger defensive perimeter around your property.
Call (828) 384-4647 or request service online today. Put Recon on the mission and secure your home with a thorough rodent-control plan.
