Rodent Control Questions From Overland Park Homeowners

Questions and Answers

Are you the pest control company?

No. We're a referral line. We answer the phone and put you through to an independent, licensed pest control company, and they do the work and set the price.

What towns do you take calls from?

Overland Park and the nearby Johnson County cities, including Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, Prairie Village, Shawnee, Mission and Merriam.

Why do I get mice every October?

Cooler nights push mice toward warm buildings, and there are more of them after a summer of breeding. If the house has small gaps, they'll find them. Sealing those gaps is what stops the yearly cycle.

How small a hole can a mouse get through?

About the size of a dime. A young rat can get through a gap about the size of a quarter.

Is bait safe with kids and pets in the house?

Bait should only be used in locked, tamper-resistant stations placed out of reach. Never loose pellets. Tell the tech about kids and pets so they can plan around them.

Do I have to be home for the visit?

For the first one, usually yes, so the tech can get into the garage, basement and attic. Later visits depend on the company.

Can you give me a price over the phone?

We don't set prices. The company quotes the job, usually after seeing the house, since the number of gaps and any cleanup change the cost.

What are the trails in my yard after the snow melts?

Probably voles. They live under the snow and cut winding paths through the grass. See vole and field mouse control.

What about squirrels or raccoons in the attic?

This line only handles mice, rats and voles. For other wildlife you'll want a wildlife removal company. If it's droppings in the insulation from mice, see attic cleanup.

Is there a guarantee?

Not from us. Any warranty or guarantee comes from the company that does the work, so ask them what their terms are.