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You might think a few scratching sounds in the attic or a single mouse sighting in the kitchen isn’t a big deal — but rodents never come alone for long. Mice and rats breed rapidly, spread disease, and cause costly damage to homes and businesses. What starts as a small nuisance can quickly become a major infestation with serious consequences.
Here’s why ignoring a rodent problem can be one of the most expensive mistakes a homeowner makes — and how Proterra Pest Control can help eliminate it for good.
1. Rodents Multiply Faster Than You Think
A single pair of mice can produce up to 10 litters per year, with each litter containing 5–12 babies. Within months, a small issue can explode into hundreds of rodents nesting in your walls, attic, and crawl spaces.
Because they’re nocturnal and often hide during the day, you might not see them — but that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Chew marks, droppings, or a faint odor are often the first signs of a much larger colony already established inside your home.
2. Health Risks: What Rodents Leave Behind
Rodents are known carriers of dangerous diseases like Hantavirus, Salmonella, and Leptospirosis, which can spread through droppings, urine, or contaminated food. Even their nesting materials and fur can trigger asthma and allergies, especially in children.
When rodents run across kitchen counters, chew into food packages, or nest in insulation, they contaminate everything they touch. Without professional sanitization, your home’s air quality and safety can be compromised long after the pests are gone.
3. Electrical and Structural Damage
Rodents chew constantly to wear down their teeth — and they’ll gnaw on just about anything, including electrical wiring, drywall, plumbing, and HVAC components. Frayed wires caused by rats and mice are one of the leading causes of residential electrical fires each year.
They can also destroy insulation, rip ductwork, and burrow into walls or attics, reducing your home’s energy efficiency. What starts as a few gnaw marks can turn into thousands of dollars in repairs if not addressed promptly.
4. DIY Fixes Rarely Work Long-Term
Setting traps or laying out bait may catch a few rodents, but it rarely eliminates the entire colony. The majority of infestations come from hidden nesting areas or outdoor access points that homeowners don’t even know exist.
Without professional exclusion (sealing entry points and blocking access routes), new rodents will continue to move in — and the cycle repeats. That’s why effective rodent control requires a comprehensive inspection, treatment, and prevention plan like those offered by Proterra Pest Control.
5. Protect Your Home with Proterra Pest Control
Rodents won’t leave on their own — and the longer they stay, the greater the health hazards and property damage become. A professional inspection and targeted treatment plan are the safest and most effective ways to restore your home’s comfort and safety.
At Proterra Pest Control, our experts use proven, family-safe methods to locate, remove, and prevent rodents from returning. We seal entry points, clean up contamination, and help you maintain a pest-free environment year-round.
Contact Proterra Pest Control Today
Don’t wait until scratching in the walls turns into costly repairs or health concerns. Call Proterra Pest Control at (509) 284-8030 today for a professional rodent inspection and customized protection plan.
Protect your home, your health, and your peace of mind — trust the experts at Proterra Pest Control to keep your property rodent-free for good.