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Every year, homes and businesses across the U.S. face rodent infestations. These unwanted pests sneak through tiny openings, making it essential to understand their species and adopt effective rodent prevention strategies to keep your space secure.

At EM Pest Control, we pride ourselves on providing safe and effective rodent control service that helps you fight against these unwelcome guests. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable environment for you and your family. Say goodbye to rodents and hello to peace of mind! Get a FREE quote today!

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Protect Your Home All Year Long

Essential Protection Plan

Starting at $59.99 /month

Our Essential Protection Plan provides fundamental year-round protection, treating and preventing over common household pests and offering rodent control for your home. Initial Fee Applies.

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Enhanced Protection Plan

Starting at $89.99 /month

Our Enhanced Protection Plan builds upon the Essential protection plan, adding complete protection from mosquitoes, ticks, stinging insects, and carpenter ants to your year-round defense. Initial Fee Applies.

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Premium Protection Plan

Starting at $149.99 /month

Our Premium Home Protection Plan offers the most comprehensive year-round protection, covering the essential and enhanced pests, plus installing termite bait stations. Initial Fee Applies.

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Common Species of Rodents in Long Island

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To safeguard your property, familiarize yourself with the most common rodents that invade homes and businesses:

  • House Mice (shown in the image): Small rodents with light brown or grey coats and nearly hairless tails.

  • Deer Mice: Recognizable by their brown or tan fur with white underbellies, these mice blend into natural surroundings and are more common in rural areas.

  • Norway Rats: Large rodents with shaggy brown or grey fur that can gnaw through wood, pipes, and wires, causing significant property damage. They can squeeze through openings as small as a quarter.

  • Eastern Gray Squirrels: Though often seen outdoors, these rodents can become a nuisance when they enter attics or chimneys. They have bushy tails, sharp claws for climbing, and a habit of gnawing on wood and wiring.

  • Eastern Chipmunks: Small, striped rodents that burrow underground and store food for winter.

Signs of a Rodent Infestation

Early detection of a rodent infestation is crucial for effective rodent control and pest prevention for homes and businesses. Here are some key infestation signs that can help you identify potential rodent problems in your home or business:

Rodent Droppings: Look for clusters of small, dark droppings along baseboards, behind appliances, in pantries, or near garbage areas. Droppings are one of the most common rodent infestation signs indicating active rodent activity. 

Gnaw Marks: Rodents constantly chew on items to keep their teeth trimmed. Noticeable gnaw marks on food packaging, furniture, electrical wiring, and woodwork are clear indicators of a rodent problem.

Nesting Materials: The presence of shredded paper, fabric, insulation, or other soft materials in hidden corners or wall voids often points to an established rodent nest.

Noises and Scurrying Sounds: If you hear rustling, scratching, or scurrying in your walls, attic, or crawl spaces—especially during the night—it could signal active rodent infestation.

Unusual Odors: A musky or ammonia-like odor may emanate from the area of a rodent infestation when droppings and urine accumulate.

Visual Sightings: While rodents are typically cautious, occasional sightings during the day or evidence of rodent trails along edges and corners can confirm their presence.

Structural Damage: Continuous rodent activity can lead to damage of insulation, wiring, and even structural elements of your property, increasing the risk of hazards like electrical fires.

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Effective Rodent Prevention Tips

Effective rodent control requires diligence in eliminating their ability to enter, feed, and nest in and around your property. Implementing these pest exclusion and sanitation tips is critical for long-term rodent prevention in homes and businesses:

1. Seal All Entry Points

  • Use gnaw-proof materials (steel wool, metal mesh) to meticulously seal entry points and gaps smaller than a dime, especially around pipes and doors, for full pest exclusion.

2. Eliminate All Food and Water Sources

  • Maintain strict sanitation by securing all food and pet food in rodent-proof containers, ensuring tightly sealed garbage lids, and fixing all exterior and interior water leaks.

3. Remove Clutter and Harborage

  • Eliminate nesting sites by decluttering indoor storage areas and trimming all exterior landscaping (shrubs, trees, mulch) away from the building perimeter.

4. Monitor and Address Infestation Signs

  • Regularly inspect for droppings or gnaw marks and use monitoring traps near suspected access points to detect early activity and prompt professional rodent removal if needed.

Our Rodent Control Process

Catching sight of a rodent darting across your home's flooring can be an unsettling. Given rodents' quick breeding habits, encountering even a single one often signals the presence of additional unwelcome guests.

EM Pest Control will use an Intergrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan. This means our exterminators will use baits and traps such as the IQ Bait Stations first, saving chemicals as a last resort. Upon arrival, our technicians will:

  1. Inspect your property to determine the species of the rodent and how they are getting into your property.

  2. Next, we create a customized and detailed treatment plan describing what we will be doing on your property.

  3. Next, we find and seal entry points to prevent further infestation.

  4. Finally, we offer preventative tips to keep you rodent free in the future.

Why Choose IQ Bait Stations for Your Property?

The IQ rodent bait stations from Bell Sensing Technologies take rodent control to the next level with smart technology that improves efficiency and effectiveness. Here’s why they stand out:

  • Real-Time Rodent Activity Tracking – Built-in sensors provide timestamped data on when and where rodents are active.

  • Bluetooth Connectivity – Technicians can check bait stations remotely, reducing unnecessary visits and improving efficiency.

  • Weatherproof & Durable – Designed to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring long-term effectiveness.

  • Optimized Placement – Data-driven insights help strategically position bait stations for maximum impact.

  • Time-Saving Technology – Reduces the need for manual trap checks, allowing technicians to focus on solving rodent problems faster.

Smarter pest control starts here! IQ Bait Stations help eliminate rodents more efficiently, keeping homes and businesses protected.

See What Our Clients Say About Us

"Thank you so much. This company has done a phenomenal job serving my home. Getting ready to use them again. Wonderful service. I have not had great mosquitoes since using this company as in the past with them. Thank you so much Devin. An expert in what he does."

Patricia W.

"Excellent communication and service. Thorough inspection and evaluation of our perpetual pest problem. Professionally handled the situation with efficacy and smart suggestions to avoid future incidents. Thank you, Eric and Devin!"
 
William S.

 

"EM Pest Control handled our termite problem and pesty basement crickets. We have never had a problem since they have been to our home. They regularly check our bait stations. We have a very reasonable contract with them. We have much better service now than when we had service with the popular pest control companies."

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"Knowledgeable, thorough and effective. Their staff is professional, efficient and educates customer to get the best results. I highly recommend EM Pest Control."

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"Great service. The rep was courtesy knowledgeable and got the job done on the 1st visit."

Jeff B.

"I had an infestation of roaches and ants. With one treatment both were contained. I have EM Pest Control come monthly and I no longer have a roach or ant problem. They are very responsive and professional. Would recommend them to anyone."

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"I highly recommend using EM Pest Control. They are thorough, responsibly priced and accessible. If ever I have a rodent issue I call and they’re usually able to accommodate me either the same or next day. In addition to being friendly they are professional and sure to eradicate any past or potential future pest issues."

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"I’ve worked with many well-knownown pest control companies in the past and I was hopeless to actually find a pest control company that can actually get rid of the mosquitoes! EM PEST CONTROL truly surprised us! My entire friends and family use them,m and we are all very satisfied with the quality and level of professionalism! Thank you so much!"

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"The service is impeccable. The technicians are punctual and very easy to talk to. Once they access your situation a solution is recommended specifically for your needs. You’re not given a cookie cut solution. They also do a follow-up in person or via a telephone call."

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FAQs On Rodents

  • Mice are typically smaller, with bodies around 2-4 inches long, while rats are larger, measuring 7-9 inches.

  • Check for droppings: mouse droppings are small and pointed, whereas rat droppings are larger and blunt.

  • Listen for noises: mice are more likely to be heard scurrying, while rats may make louder thumping sounds.

  • Look for gnaw marks: mice leave smaller, cleaner marks, while rats create larger, rougher ones.

Getting rid of rodents is best done with the help of an experienced professional. In addition to the pest control services at EM Pest Control, the following tips will help you make your property less attractive to rodents.
  • Inspect your home's exterior regularly, sealing entry points you come across.
  • Make sure trash cans, recycling bins, and compost bins have lids on them.
  • Don't store food out on counters on tables.
  • ​Keep leftover food in the fridge or containers with airtight lids.
  • ​Keep your kitchen clean by cleaning counters, sweeping and moping the floor.
  • ​Clean out under and behind large appliances like refrigerators and stoves.
  • ​Maintain storage areas inside and outside your home by removing clutter and keeping storage areas organized.
  • ​Remove unnecessary clutter and debris from your yard.

The cost of a rodent exterminator varies depending on the pest control treatment plan. Get a free quote and contact your local exterminators at EM Pest Control to request a thorough rodent inspection and create a customized rodent treatment plan.

  • Identify and Seal Entry Points: Inspect your home for cracks, holes, or gaps in walls and foundations where rodents might enter. Seal these with steel wool or caulk to prevent access.

  • Maintain Cleanliness: Keep your home clean and free of food debris. Store food in airtight containers and regularly dispose of garbage to eliminate potential food sources for rodents.

  • Consult a Professional: If the infestation persists, contact a pest control professional. They can provide expert solutions and ensure the complete removal of rodents from your walls.

When rodents choose our homes as their preferred spots to live, feed, and breed, it creates numerous issues. These unwelcome intruders are more than just a nuisance; they pose significant threats to both human health and the environment.

  • Rodents carry and spread pathogens and bacteria in their excrement that can make people sick.
  • Rodents can quickly contaminate food and surfaces in homes and businesses.
  • Rodents can carry other pests such as fleas and ticks.
  • ​To keep the front teeth from overgrowing, rodents constantly gnaw on objects to wear them down. Their chewing causes damage to wires, pipes, furniture, clothing, food storage containers, and more.

  • Structural Damage: Rodents can gnaw through wood, insulation, and even electrical wiring, leading to costly repairs.
  • Health Hazards: They carry diseases and can contaminate food and surfaces, posing serious health risks.
  • Fire Risks: Chewed electrical wires by rodents can spark fires, endangering property and lives.
  • Agricultural Impact: Rodents can destroy crops and stored grains, affecting food supply and causing economic losses.
  • Infestation Spread: Their rapid breeding can lead to large infestations, making control and eradication challenging.
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