Rodents
Rodentia spp.
How to Identify
- Small dark droppings in pantries, drawers, and behind appliances
- Fresh gnaw marks on baseboards, wiring, or stored boxes
- Greasy rub marks and narrow runs along walls and foundation edges
- Nocturnal scratching or scurrying in attics, crawlspaces, or walls
Health Risks
Transmit Salmonella, leptospirosis, and hantavirus via urine, droppings, and bites; shed allergens linked to asthma; chew electrical wiring, plumbing, and insulation causing fire and structural damage.
Rodents carry pathogens (Salmonella, hantavirus risk via droppings) and allergens, and their chewing can create fire hazards by damaging wiring — a tangible risk for Asheville’s older electrical installations.
Our Treatment Method
Integrated rodent management: seal all entry points (exclusion), snap traps or tamper-resistant bait stations inside, perimeter bait stations outside; sanitation improvements to remove food sources.
Bench 359 uses integrated rodent management: thorough exclusion sealing, snap traps and tamper-resistant bait stations where needed, and crawlspace/attic inspections with prioritized repair recommendations.
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Prevention Tips
- Seal all gaps larger than a dime on exterior walls, foundations, and utility penetrations.
- Store food — including pet food — in sealed metal or heavy-plastic containers.
- Keep garbage in lidded bins and clean up spills and crumbs promptly.
- Trim vegetation and remove clutter that provides shelter within 3 feet of the home.
- Inspect attic, crawlspace, and garage regularly for droppings or gnaw marks.
- Seal gaps larger than a dime on exterior walls, foundations, and around utilities
- Store food and pet food in metal or heavy-plastic sealed containers
- Keep garbage in lidded bins and remove yard debris that shelters rodents
- Trim vegetation and clear clutter within 3 feet of the home to remove shelter
- Inspect foundation and entry points after heavy storms or flood events
Habitat & Behavior
Highly adaptable; nest in wall voids, attics, crawlspaces, and underground burrows; opportunistically enter structures through gaps as small as a dime (mice) or a quarter (rats).
Local Prevalence
Mice and rats are common in Asheville, with fall migrations into homes on ridgelines and valley properties as temperatures drop. Older houses, cabins, and downtown buildings with multiple entry points are especially vulnerable.
Protection Plans
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Every plan includes free re-treatments, a dedicated technician, and our No-Bug Guarantee.
Enjoy monthly interior and exterior treatments targeting ants, spiders, roaches, and rodents. Includes priority callbacks and a crawlspace check for year-round peace of mind.
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Basic Protection
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Monthly interior and exterior services with rodent monitoring, plus seasonal discounts on mosquito and tick treatments for broader, proactive home protection.
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Premium Protection
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Monthly interior and exterior service targeting ants, spiders, roaches, rodents, and ticks. Enjoy priority callbacks and seasonal mosquito discounts tailored for Asheville's mountain climate.
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