Rodent control & exclusion
Mice and rats spread fast and chew through everything. Schedule a free inspection and we'll seal them out for good.
Do you need a mouse or rat exterminator in Chicago?
Mice and rats are agile, prolific, and constantly looking for warmth, water, and food. In Chicago's older brick and frame homes, they exploit gaps as small as a dime to get inside and breed.
Chicago consistently ranks among the most rat-infested cities in the country, and the city's 311 line logs tens of thousands of rodent complaints every year. Alleys, garbage carts, and shared walls in two-flats and courtyard buildings give rodents a steady supply of food and shelter — and once cold weather hits in October and November, mice move indoors looking for heat.
House mice are the most common indoor problem: they nest inside walls, under kitchen cabinets, and behind stoves, and can squeeze through a hole the width of a pencil. Norway rats usually burrow outside — along foundations, under garages, and in yards — and enter through gaps around pipes, sewer lines, and damaged vents. Treating the two correctly requires different trap placement, baiting, and sealing, which is why every job starts with a full inspection.
Traps alone only remove the rodents already inside. Sleep Tight's rodent plans pair removal with exclusion — sealing the entry points so the next mouse or rat can't replace the last one. That's the difference between a quick fix and a home that stays rodent-free.
Explore our rodent control service areas in Chicago and see when Chicago rodent season hits hardest.
Rodents reproduce fast. A single female mouse can produce 5–10 litters per year, turning a small problem into an infestation in weeks.
They damage homes. Rodents chew wiring, insulation, and structural wood, creating fire and repair risks.
They carry disease. Droppings, urine, and parasites can contaminate food and surfaces with harmful pathogens.
DIY rarely finishes the job. Store-bought traps catch a few mice, but without sealing entry points new ones keep arriving.
Your rodent control & exclusion treatment options
Trapping
Strategically placed snap and multi-catch traps quickly knock down the active rodent population inside your home.
Exterior Bait Stations
Tamper-resistant bait stations around the perimeter intercept rodents before they can get inside.
Exclusion Sealing
We identify and seal entry points around foundations, vents, and utility penetrations to keep new rodents out.
Sanitation & Monitoring
Clean-up of droppings and nesting material, plus ongoing monitoring to confirm activity has stopped.
A rodent plan tailored to your home
- Full interior and exterior inspection to map activity and entry points
- Trapping and baiting placed where rodents actually travel
- Exclusion work that seals out future rodents — not just removes current ones
- Follow-up visits to confirm activity has stopped
If pests come back, so do we — free of charge.
No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it's our own. Every plan is backed by free re-treatments between scheduled visits.
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Signs to look for
Droppings
Small, dark pellets near food, in cabinets, or along baseboards.
Gnaw marks
Chewed wood, wiring, plastic, or food packaging.
Scratching sounds
Scurrying or scratching in walls, ceilings, or attics — usually at night.
Nests
Shredded paper, fabric, or insulation tucked into hidden corners.
Greasy rub marks
Dark smudges along walls and pipes where rodents repeatedly travel.
What to expect from Sleep Tight rodent control & exclusion services
Inspection
We map activity, entry points, and contributing conditions throughout your home.
Removal
Trapping and baiting eliminate the active population quickly and safely.
Exclusion
We seal gaps and harborage points so the next rodent can't take their place.
FAQs about rodent control & exclusion control
Rodent Control — service areas
Sleep Tight Pest Control provides rodent control across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Pick your area for local details and pricing.
