Rodent Prevention Program

Rodent Control Services

Rodent control (Rats & Mice) is an unfortunate necessity due to the rodents ability to enter structures, breeding rapidly, and spreading disease while causing damage. The most cost efficient way to manage rodent populations and minimize the risk of having a rat or mouse infestation is through the use of our Rodent Control services. While trapping the rodents is necessary and exceptionally effective if they have already entered and infested a building, our Rodent Control services allow us to maintain our bait stations every three months taking the steps to ensure that the rodents have access to desirable bait which will then prevent them from taking up residence inside the building.


Rodents of Georgia (Common Pests)

Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus)

  • 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.

Roof Rat (Rattus rattus)

  • 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.

House Mouse (Mus musculus)

  • 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.

Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)

  • 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.

Cotton Mouse (Peromyscus gossypinus)

  • 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.

Marsh Rice Rat (Oryzomys palustris)

  • 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.

Eastern Harvest Mouse (Reithrodontomys humulis)

  • 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.

Rat & Mouse Control Basics


At Southern Pest Management, we understand the dangers and inconvenience of rodent infestations, which is why we offer our professional rodent baiting programs to help you get rid of the pests. Our rodent baiting programs are customized to fit your specific needs. Our team of pest control experts will assess your property and create a plan that targets the problem areas and eliminates rodent infestations. First and foremost, the safety of you, your family, and your pets is our number one priority. When we inspect your property we will identify any potential issues and will educate you on what to expect while answering any questions you have. Our program includes: 

  1. Inspection: Our team will conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify the extent of the rodent infestation, as well as potential entry points and hiding places. 
  2. Baiting: We will strategically place rodent bait stations in areas where rodents are known to frequent. These bait stations are designed to be tamper-resistant and are as safe as possible for pets and humans. 
  3. Monitoring: Our team will monitor the bait stations regularly to ensure that the rodenticides are effective, ensuring their placement is perfect and that the station is replenished with fresh bait to maximize appeal to the rodents. 
  4. Prevention: After the rodent infestation has been eliminated, we will work with you to implement preventative measures to ensure that rodents do not return. Most of this effort is split between habitat modification recommendations and excluding (sealing up) the building to minimize future issues. 

Benefits of Our Rodent Baiting Programs 

Efficiency: Rodent baiting is one of the most effective and efficient ways to eliminate rodent populations, as it targets the entire local population on your property and prevents them from reproducing. 

Safety: Our rodenticides are tamper-resistant and are as safe as possible for pets and humans when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Customization: We tailor our rodent baiting programs to fit your specific needs and the unique characteristics of your property. 

Prevention: Our programs not only eliminate the current rodent infestation but also work to prevent future infestations from occurring. 


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