Our Rodent Control Baiting Program

In areas like Johns Creek, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, and Duluth, rodent control is a year-round necessity. Rats and mice are incredibly adaptable—they can enter structures through openings as small as a quarter, reproduce rapidly, and cause extensive damage in a short amount of time. Once inside, they chew through wires, insulation, and stored items while spreading contamination and disease.

At Southern Wildlife Management, we specialize in proactive Rodent Prevention and Rodent Baiting Programs designed to control rodent populations before they enter your home or business. By maintaining professionally placed bait systems around your property, we stop infestations at their source—outside—helping you avoid costly structural damage and health concerns.

What Our Rodent Prevention Program Involves

Our Rodent Baiting Program is a preventive solution that targets outdoor rodent activity through strategic placement and maintenance of locked, weighted bait stations. These tamper-resistant boxes are designed to keep bait secure from pets and children while remaining highly attractive to rodents. Once consumed, the rodents retreat to their nesting areas and die, effectively reducing the population around your structure.

1. Rodent Inspection

Our licensed wildlife control specialists perform a thorough inspection of your property to identify potential harborage areas, nesting zones, and structural vulnerabilities. We also evaluate conditions that attract rodents—such as clutter, food sources, and overgrown vegetation—so we can provide long-term prevention strategies.

2. Rodent Bait Station Placement

We strategically place professional-grade bait stations in targeted locations where rodent activity is most likely. Every station is locked, weighted, and weather-resistant, ensuring durability and safety while maximizing rodent access.

3. Ongoing Monitoring & Maintenance

Our team returns every two – three months to inspect, clean, and refresh the bait stations, ensuring optimal placement and continued effectiveness. This consistent maintenance helps maintain control over outdoor populations year-round.

4. Prevention & Exclusion Recommendations

Once the rodent population is under control, we provide customized recommendations for habitat modification and, if needed, wildlife exclusion (critter-proofing) to seal entry points and keep rodents from entering the structure in the future.

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Benefits of Our Rodent Baiting Program

• Proactive Protection: Prevents rats and mice from invading your home or attic by addressing the population outdoors.
• Safe & Secure Stations: All bait boxes are locked, weighted, and tamper-resistant, making them safe for people, pets, and non-target wildlife.
• Cost-Efficient Maintenance: Quarterly visits provide long-term protection without the expense of emergency infestations.
• Customized Solutions: Tailored for each property across Johns Creek, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, and Duluth, ensuring precise and effective coverage.
• Prevents Damage & Disease: Reduces the risk of electrical damage, attic contamination, and exposure to rodent-borne pathogens.

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Rodent Prevention You Can Count On

For over 15 years, Southern Wildlife Management has been trusted across North Georgia for humane, effective, and long-term wildlife solutions. Our Rodent Prevention Program is not about reaction—it’s about prevention. By controlling outdoor populations and maintaining ongoing protection, we help ensure rodents never make your home theirs.

Take the proactive step today.

Contact Southern Wildlife Management @ (678)935-5900 to schedule your property inspection and learn more about our Rodent Baiting Program for lasting rodent prevention.

Q) What is the best way to prevent rodents from entering my home?

A) The most effective rodent prevention strategy combines sealing all entry points, maintaining proper sanitation, and using professional-grade rodent baiting stations. Southern Pest Management specializes in identifying how rats and mice access your home and providing long-term exclusion and prevention solutions to keep them out for good.

Q) How do rodent baiting stations work?

A) Rodent baiting stations work by safely housing bait inside a locked and weighted, tamper-resistant container. These stations attract rats and mice while keeping children, pets, and wildlife safe. Our technicians strategically install them around your home to reduce rodent populations and prevent future infestations.

Q) Are rodent baiting stations safe around children and pets?

A) Yes. Southern Pest Management uses locked and weighted rodent bait stations that are completely tamper-resistant. The bait is secured inside the container and can only be accessed by our trained technicians, ensuring complete safety for children, pets, and non-target animals.

Q) What is the difference between rodent control and rodent prevention?

A) Rodent control focuses on eliminating active rat or mouse infestations, while rodent prevention focuses on keeping them from returning. Our approach includes removing rodents, sealing all entry points, and maintaining locked baiting stations around the property for long-term rodent protection.

Q) How often should rodent bait stations be serviced?

A) Rodent bait stations should be checked and serviced every 60–90 days, depending on the level of rodent activity. During each visit, our technician inspects bait consumption, replaces bait if necessary, and ensures the bait stations remain secure and effective for continuous rodent control.

Q) Do I need rodent bait stations if I don’t currently have rodents?

A) Yes. Installing rodent baiting stations before a problem starts is a proven way to prevent infestations. Exterior stations act as the first line of defense, catching rats and mice before they enter your home. Homes in areas like Alpharetta and Johns Creek especially benefit from proactive rodent prevention year-round.

Q) How can I tell if I have a rodent problem?

A) Signs of a rodent infestation include scratching or gnawing noises in walls, droppings near food sources, chewed wires, and foul odors. Early detection is critical—if you notice any of these signs, schedule a rodent control inspection immediately to prevent costly damage.

Q) What attracts rodents to homes and businesses?

A) Rodents are drawn to food, warmth, and shelter. Common attractants include pet food, garbage, bird seed, and unsealed entry points. Southern Pest Management identifies these attractants and provides customized rodent prevention plans to reduce risks and protect your property.

Q) Can rodents cause damage to my property?

A) Yes. Rats and mice can cause extensive damage by chewing insulation, electrical wires, drywall, and stored goods. Chewed wiring is a known fire hazard. Our rodent control and rodent prevention programs protect your home from this type of costly and dangerous damage.

Q) What makes Southern Pest Management’s rodent prevention program different?

A) Our rodent prevention program combines exclusion, sanitation advice, and locked, weighted rodent bait stations for complete protection. Unlike many competitors, we install durable, weatherproof stations and provide regular service visits to ensure ongoing rat and mouse control.

Q) Are DIY traps or repellents effective long term?

A) DIY rodent control methods often provide only temporary results. Unless all access points are sealed and exterior baiting stations are maintained, rodents will return. Our professional-grade rodent prevention system delivers reliable, long-term results that DIY options simply can’t match.

Q) How much does professional rodent control cost?

A) The cost depends on property size, level of activity, and number of bait stations required. Southern Pest Management offers affordable rodent control and prevention plans, customized to protect your home or business while staying within budget.

Q) Do you provide control for both rats and mice?

A) Yes. Our rodent control services effectively target both rats and mice. Because their habits differ, our technicians customize bait station placement and exclusion strategies to ensure maximum effectiveness for both species.

Q) What are the benefits of exterior rodent baiting stations?

A) Exterior rodent baiting stations form a secure, protective barrier around your home. By targeting rodents outdoors, these stations prevent infestations inside. Our locked and weighted stations stay in place, even in bad weather, offering year-round rodent prevention.

Q) Do you provide rodent prevention services in Cumming and Duluth?

A) Yes. Southern Pest Management proudly provides professional rodent prevention, rat control, and mouse control throughout Cumming, Duluth, and surrounding North Georgia areas. Our local team is familiar with regional rodent behaviors and delivers effective, long-lasting solutions.

• Appearance: Large, stocky body; brown or gray fur with a lighter underside. Tail is shorter than its body.
• Habitat: Common in urban and suburban areas, often found in basements, crawl spaces, and lower floors of homes. Prefers burrowing near foundations or under buildings.
• Danger: Known to carry diseases and parasites, and they can cause structural damage by gnawing on wood, pipes, and wiring.

• Appearance: Smaller and more slender than Norway rats, with a sleek black or dark brown body. Tail is longer than its body.
• Habitat: Known for climbing; often found in attics, ceilings, and upper floors of homes. Also common around trees, rooflines, and vines.
• Danger: Carries diseases and parasites, and can cause extensive damage to insulation, wiring, and stored items in attics. They also contaminate food supplies.

• Appearance: Small, light brown to gray fur with a long, thin tail. They are smaller than rats.
• Habitat: Often nests indoors, in walls, attics, cabinets, and storage areas. Common in both urban and rural settings, especially where food is easily accessible.
• Danger: Can contaminate food with their droppings and urine, spread diseases, and cause damage to insulation, wiring, and furniture.

• Appearance: Brown or gray with white feet and underbelly; slightly larger than house mice. Has a bi-colored tail.
• Habitat: Typically found in rural or semi-rural homes, particularly in attics, basements, and sheds. They also invade homes near wooded areas.
• Danger: Known carriers of hantavirus, which can be deadly to humans. They also cause structural damage and contaminate stored food.

• Appearance: Similar to the deer mouse but slightly larger, with darker fur and a bi-colored tail.
• Habitat: Found primarily in rural areas, but they can enter homes, especially near woodlands or wetlands. They prefer attics, basements, and wall voids.
• Danger: Can carry diseases like hantavirus and other parasites. Like other mice, they can contaminate food and cause damage to property.

• Appearance: Medium-sized with gray to brown fur, a long tail, and a rounded body.
• Habitat: Typically found near water, but they may invade homes near marshes, rivers, or wetlands. They tend to nest in crawl spaces or basements.
• Danger: Carries diseases and can cause water damage to structures by gnawing on pipes or wires in humid environments.

• Appearance: Small, with brown fur and a white underbelly. Has a short tail compared to other mice.
• Habitat: More common in rural areas, often nesting in tall grasses, but can invade homes in agricultural regions or near fields. May nest in barns, sheds, or outbuildings.
• Danger: Can spread disease and cause damage to stored goods in barns or other structures. Less common indoors than other species but still a potential pest.