Rodents aren’t just destructive pests that chew through wires, insulation, and wood—they also pose serious health risks. By contaminating food sources and living spaces, they can spread diseases like Salmonella and Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV).
You can contract these pathogens by touching contaminated surfaces, coming into contact with rodent droppings, or inhaling dust particles from infested areas. If left unchecked, they breed rapidly, escalating the problem and making it harder to manage. That’s why swift and effective rodent control is crucial—not just to protect your property, but also to safeguard the health of everyone who lives there.
Our approach to rodent control goes beyond mere removal; it’s about prevention and lasting protection. After we trap and remove each and every rodent, our Exclusion Systems seal all potential entry points using durable, weather-proof materials to prevent future infestations. We’re elevating the pest control industry standards of merely applying excessive silicone caulks and aluminum strips with visible metal anchors around your home’s foundation, which actually detracts from the value of your home. Our home seal-up solutions are sleek, attractive, and property value accretive. When we leave, your home will be rodent-free and be worth more. That’s a promise we back-up with an industry unheard of 5-YEAR warranty.
Following the trapping and sealing phases, our rodent control service continues with a comprehensive clean-up of contaminated areas. Rodents leave behind droppings, nests, and urine, which create unsanitary conditions, and as noted above, can carry diseases. We remove all these harmful remnants and sanitize the affected areas, paying close attention to your home’s insulation, which nearly always gets damaged by rodent activity (the perfect nesting material!). If your insulation has been compromised, we can replace it to restore your home’s energy efficiency and cleanliness, ensuring a healthy living environment.
By combining these methods—trapping, exclusion, and sanitation—we offer a complete rodent control solution for your home. We don’t just address the immediate infestation; we provide lasting protection against future invasions. With our expert services, you can rest easy knowing your home is safe from rodents and the damage and dangers that they bring.
The primary objective of a rodent inspection is to identify vulnerabilities in the structure of your home or business that allow rodents to enter. These entry points could include gaps in walls, poorly sealed doors or windows, damaged vents, and cracks in the foundation. Rodents are incredibly adept at squeezing through small spaces—mice in particular can enter through openings as small as a dime. By identifying these weak points, we can effectively seal them off to prevent further infestations.
In addition to identifying entry points, inspections provide critical information about the species of rodents present. Each type of rodent may have different behaviors and preferences for nesting, food, and water sources, which is why understanding the specific species in your building is important. For instance, house mice prefer nesting near food sources, while roof rats often seek shelter in higher areas like attics. Knowing which rodent you’re dealing with helps in tailoring the most effective removal and prevention strategy.
During the inspection, our experts also pinpoint key sheltering areas where rodents may be nesting or hiding. These areas might include attics, basements, storage rooms, and crawlspaces, where rodents can find insulation or debris to create nests. Once these spots are located, we can target them for extensive trapping, and thereafter clean-up and sanitization. Our team looks for sources of food and water, as cutting these sources off, if possible, can make your property less attractive to rodents.
By addressing these structural issues and improving overall conditions, we can create a rodent-free environment for your home or business. Our inspection and subsequent remediation work not only remove current infestations but also protect your property from future ones with our best in class rodent control program.
One common entry point for rodents (including squirrels) is the ridge vent on your roof, which provides necessary airflow but can also serve as an open invitation for pests. Without proper protection, these creatures can find their way inside your attic, where they can cause damage to electrical wires and ruin insulation. This is where the installation of Ridge-Guard plays a vital role.
Ridge-Guard is designed to offer a long-lasting solution for rodent control. The system is weatherproof and powder-coated, ensuring it stands up to harsh weather conditions while maintaining its durability. Once installed, the guard securely locks down the ridge vent, effectively blocking access to rodents and wildlife, including carpenter bees and other insects that may attempt to burrow into your attic. This system not only keeps pests out but also ensures that your home’s ventilation remains uninterrupted, allowing necessary airflow while safeguarding your property.
Another advantage of the Ridge-Guard is its versatility. It can be installed on any asphalt roof, regardless of the pitch or design, making it a suitable solution for almost any home. This flexibility allows homeowners to incorporate effective rodent control without worrying about the specific architectural details of their roof. By taking these preventative steps, you can ensure that your home is protected from unwanted wildlife invasions year-round.
Our Deck & Porch Guard is another potential aspect of our rodent control system, designed to provide targeted protection for areas that are commonly vulnerable to rodent activity. Decks and porches often have gaps or spaces underneath them, making them perfect hiding or entry points for rodents like mice, rats, or squirrels. By digging a 12-inch trench around the perimeter of these areas and installing industrial-grade, galvanized metal or black powder-coated hardware mesh, attached to the structure above with stainless steel fasteners, we ensure that we’re addressing one of the most common access points that rodents use to invade homes. This not only creates a solid barrier but also offers a first line of defense in protecting your property.
We understand how stressful a pest problem can be for you and your family. Our rigorous and environmentally responsible approach to Pest Management and rodent control includes the application of proprietary insecticide formulations that use only ingredients considered “GRAS,” or Generally Regarded As Safe by the FDA.
Our formulations are clinically proven to be as effective as synthetic pesticides but much safer for children, pets, and pollinators. With our extensive construction expertise, we also offer top-quality seal-up and exclusion systems to prevent future infestations. We are available 7 days a week, providing free inspections and estimates to ensure your pest issues are resolved efficiently. Trust Mean Green Pest Control for safe, effective, and eco-friendly pest solutions tailored to your needs.
We strive to be in constant communication with our customers until the job is complete. For a pest control service estimate or question, please contact us by filling out the form below, or give us a call anytime at (518) 650-8000. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Mean Green Pest Services, Inc. is an environmentally conscious, forward-thinking, and family-oriented pest control company that currently services Saratoga County, the Capital Region of New York, and surrounding counties.