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Rodent Pest Control in Long Island, NY

From mice to rats, rodents are a pest no one wants to deal with. Rodents are skilled invaders that only need a small opening to squeeze through, will eat almost anything, and breed rapidly. They cause harm to family and pets, damage property, and ruin the reputation of a business.

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! Call today at: (516) 491-2768 or (516) 455-6742

Common Rodents Throughout Long Island

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Every year, homes and businesses across the U.S. face rodent infestations. These unwanted pests sneak through tiny cracks and openings, making it essential to understand their species and adopt effective rodent prevention strategies to keep your space secure Without proper measures, infestations can escalate quickly.

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

  • Mice (Deer Mice and House Mice)
  • Norway Rats
  • Meadow Voles
  • Squirrels
  • Chipmunks

7 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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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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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 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.

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Why Choose EM Pest Control?

At EM Pest Control, we offer monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly rodent pest control services to provide safe and effective solutions for homes and businesses across Long Island and Queens, NY.

Monthly Service

  • Best for severe infestations or properties in high-risk areas.

  • Provides consistent rodent management and prevention.

  • Ideal for warehouses, restaurants, and residential properties with ongoing issues.

Bi-Monthly Service

  • Recommended for moderate rodent activity or areas prone to seasonal infestations.

  • Offers regular protection while reducing the likelihood of reinfestation.

  • A balanced approach for long-term prevention.

Quarterly Service

  • Best for low-risk properties or those needing preventative maintenance.

  • Helps keep rodents away with scheduled treatments every three months.

  • Ideal for homes and businesses looking for cost-effective pest control.

Our experts assess your property and recommend the best treatment plan based on your specific needs. Whether you need frequent visits or seasonal protection, we ensure effective rodent management.

Learn About Our Protection Plans

Home Protection Plan

Our Home Protection Plan provides ongoing pest control, targeting common household invaders before they become a problem. With regular inspections, preventative treatments, and expert monitoring, you can enjoy a pest-free home without the hassle.

Yard Protection Plan

Our Yard Protection Plan provides seasonal treatments to keep mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and ants under control. With monthly applications and expert monitoring, your outdoor space stays safe and comfortable all season long.

Termite Protection Plan

Termites can silently destroy your home before you even notice! Our Termite Protection Plan provides year-round monitoring and treatments to stop infestations before they cause costly damage.

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.

Our garbage cans, kitchens, pet food, gardens, and grill areas serve as an irresistible feast for rodents! Homes and businesses provide these pests with a cozy, secure haven to escape the cold, complete with food and water.

Rodents hide out in areas that shelter them from predators and harsh weather conditions.

Woodpiles, construction debris, and dense landscaping, including shrubs and trees, offer ideal hiding spots for rodents in our yards, close to our homes. These clever critters can also find refuge in garages, sheds, and even your children's playhouses. Plus, some may take up residence in the sewers.

Once inside, they gather materials they find to create a nest. Inside properties, rodents often nest in dark, quiet places like closets, cabinets, under floors, attics, behind ovens, and behind walls voids.

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.

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.

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.

Our garbage cans, kitchens, pet food, gardens, and grill areas serve as an irresistible feast for rodents! Homes and businesses provide these pests with a cozy, secure haven to escape the cold, complete with food and water.

Rodents hide out in areas that shelter them from predators and harsh weather conditions.

Woodpiles, construction debris, and dense landscaping, including shrubs and trees, offer ideal hiding spots for rodents in our yards, close to our homes. These clever critters can also find refuge in garages, sheds, and even your children's playhouses. Plus, some may take up residence in the sewers.

Once inside, they gather materials they find to create a nest. Inside properties, rodents often nest in dark, quiet places like closets, cabinets, under floors, attics, behind ovens, and behind walls voids.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Facing a rat or mouse infestation is a challenge no one wants to deal with, but if it happens, you're not alone. At EM Pest Control, we empathize with the stress and discomfort these situations bring, and we're ready to assist you. Our expertise in rodent removal allows us to tailor a plan that fits your specific needs, ensuring a safe and rodent-free environment. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and encourage you to reach out to us to reclaim your space and restore your peace of mind!

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.
Get A Free Quote Today

Keep Rodents Away and Enjoy a Safer, Worry-Free Home!

Get A Free Quote Today

Keep Rodents Away and Enjoy a Safer, Worry-Free Home!