Mice control · Tucson, AZ
Mice Exterminator in Tucson That Seals the Gaps and Traps the Runways
We find where the mice get in, close every gap with metal and mortar, and trap the paths they run until the catches stop.
Free, no-obligation estimates. We answer the phone or call back the same working day.
- One visitTo inspect and seal
- Quarter inchSmallest gap we seal
- Snap trapsSet along the runways
- No foamMesh, metal and mortar
Inspect, seal, trap
Mice exterminator in Tucson
As a mice exterminator in Tucson, we start with an inspection for the entry points, the nesting areas and how far the infestation has spread, then we seal the gaps and trap the runways until the catches stop.
Sealing is what the trade calls "exclusion", and most people call it rodent proofing. Removal is a mix of exclusion, trapping and, outside, baiting, and it is the sealing that keeps mice from coming back once the traps come up.
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Inspect
Droppings and greasy rub marks along the walls show us which paths the mice run and where they hole up.
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Seal
Gaps get closed down to a quarter inch with copper mesh, sheet metal and mortar, never foam on its own.
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Trap
Snap traps go close together along the runways, triggers against the wall, with return visits until the catches stop.
Step one: seal
Rodent inspection and sealing entry points
Inspection and sealing usually take one visit of two to five hours, and we close gaps down to a quarter inch with copper mesh, sheet metal and mortar rather than foam. We confirm which rodent it is first, because the sealing threshold depends on the species.
The sealing visit runs in this order:
Find every opening
We walk the outside and the inside for entry points, following the "rub marks", the greasy smudges mice leave along walls and at the holes they use.
Close it down to a quarter inch
Quarter-inch hardware cloth covers the larger openings, and backer rod and sealant fill the joints the metal cannot.
Finish the patch
Stucco patch and wood trim close the repair flush with the wall so the opening stays shut.
Why not foam?Foam on its own does not stop a mouse, so we never use it alone in a gap.
Step two: trap
Trapping mice along the runways
We trap mice with many snap traps set close together along the runways, triggers against the wall, over one to three weeks of return visits. Snap traps take the place of indoor bait so the dead mouse can be recovered.
Trapping follows the mice like this:
Bait the traps, unset
We may start with traps baited and left unset so the mice get used to them.
Set them on the runways
Once the mice are used to the bait, we set each trap where it sits.
Move and rebait
As the travel patterns become clear we move traps and change the bait.
Come back until it stops
On each return visit we clear and reset the traps, and we stop when the catches do.
Between visits
Rodent monitoring and bait stations
Rodent programs use tamper-resistant "bait stations", the boxes people call poison boxes, serviced on a schedule, and some add thermal tools or digital sensors that report activity. Inside a home the work is trapping; exterior bait stations are kept for some commercial settings.
The tools a monitoring program can use:
- Bait stationsTamper-resistant boxes outside, checked and serviced regularly.
- Thermal toolsThey pick up rodent activity indoors, behind what the eye can see.
- Digital sensorsThey report rodent activity around the clock; Anticimex SMART is one such system.
What it costs
How mice control is priced
Mice control is priced by how much sealing the building needs and whether contaminated insulation has to be cleaned up. For a sense of scale, here is what it typically runs in Tucson:
- $150 to $350
- Typical for initial treatments
- $100 to $500
- Typical for a small infestation
Sealing gaps to a quarter inch across a whole building is slow work, and older properties have more openings, which raises the cost. Cleanup adds to it when insulation is contaminated or urine trails are extensive.
Request a Pest Control EstimateWe quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Homes and kitchens
Residential and commercial rodent control
We treat houses and apartments, and we treat commercial kitchens and dry goods storage, where mouse activity is a compliance problem before anyone sees a mouse. A rodent job can also take in cleaning droppings, replacing insulation and repairing chewed wires.
- Houses
- Apartments
- Commercial kitchens
- Dry goods storage
Where we work
Mice control around Tucson
We provide mice control in Tucson and the towns around it, from South Tucson and Drexel Heights to Tanque Verde, Vail and Oro Valley. We take calls Monday to Saturday, and calls outside those hours go to voicemail; we return them the next working morning.
- Free, no-obligation estimates
- We answer the phone or call back the same working day
- We show up when we say we will
- We clean up when the work is done
What neighbors say
Reviews from Tucson customers
Great customer service. Arrived on time, answered questions I had.
Sean was helpful and explained in detail the type of termites we’re dealing with and how to best treat them. He explained where we had/didn’t have damage, what to look for in the future and why they were missed by the previous home owners. Highly recommend Sean and this company!
RKC Pest Management LLC is excellent. Have had them for many years and no pests. Sean is very thorough and conscientious. Would definitely recommend this company without hesitation.
Don't wait on it
Why mice are worth acting on early
Mice breed fast, so a small problem in autumn is a large one by late winter. Every week the traps wait, there are more mice to catch and more droppings to clean up.
Seeing even one or two mice is reason to call a professional, because the ones you see are rarely all of them.
Seen one or two mice?
That is reason enough to call. The estimate is free, and we tell you what we find before any work starts.
Get a Free EstimateOr call (520) 434-1279, Monday to Saturday.
Why we trap mice instead of poisoning them
Poison makes mice die inside walls, cabinets or ceilings, where they are hard to reach. Trapping lets the dead mouse be recovered, which is why we use snap traps instead of indoor bait.
Mouse droppings and health risks
Mice can bring three health risks into a home:
- Hantavirus, from breathing in particles of dried droppings and urine
- Food spoiled, since a mouse contaminates far more than it eats
- Salmonella, which rodents spread to food
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains how hantavirus spreads from rodents.
Is it mice or rats?
Getting the species right matters, because sealing thresholds and trap strategy differ between mice and rats. We confirm which one you have on the inspection.
Other pest control services we offer
The other pest control services we offer, one line each:
- Termite control for subterranean and drywood termites
- Fumigation under a tent for drywood termites
- Scorpion control where they hide and where they get in
- Bed bug treatment by heat or by a chemical protocol
- Mice, sealed out and trapped, as on this page
- Rats, roof rats included, sealed out and trapped
- Mosquito control from breeding water to resting spots
- Bee removal from walls, roofs and yards
- Bird control to keep pigeons off the building
- Commercial pest control on a set schedule
Straight answers
Mice control questions
Is it worth getting an exterminator for mice?
Yes: seeing even one or two mice is reason to call a professional, because mice breed fast and a small autumn problem is a large one by late winter. We seal the gaps they come through and trap the runways, which is what keeps them from coming back.
How do I get rid of mice permanently?
Close every gap down to a quarter inch with copper mesh, sheet metal and mortar, since foam alone does not keep mice out. Then trap the mice already inside with snap traps set close together along the runways until the catches stop.
What is the average cost to get rid of mice?
Mouse control in Tucson typically runs $150 to $350 for initial treatments, and about $100 to $500 for a small infestation. The price rises with how much sealing the building needs and any cleanup of contaminated insulation, and we quote the whole job before we start.
Hear scratching in the walls? Call before the next litter.
Tell us where you are seeing droppings or hearing mice and we will set a time to inspect. Every estimate is free, and the whole job is quoted before we start.
- No surprise charges after the quote
- We show up when we say we will