St. Charles Mice, Bat and Rat Removal & Proofing Services

Perhaps you’ve been trying to catch mice with cheese?  Do mice really like cheese? Mice have long been observed to show a fondness for cheese, as evidenced by the many cartoons and films in which a mouse is depicted with a cheese wedge in its hand. However, the notion that mice love cheese is not […]

Rats and other animals love to live in a nice dry place and will often seek refuge under your shed or deck.  We get into “How to Rat Proof a Shed” in this quick video along with instructions below! In this video, we show you what we did to keep rats out from under the […]

Do you have a problem with rodents? If so, it’s important to understand the distinction between a Bix Box Rodent Control vs a Rodent Proofing company! Teaford breaks it down in this video and shows you a surprising way mice gain entry on this home. What does a rodent control or rodent extermination company do? […]

Roofs are often built with only the desire to assure the homeowner that rain does not get into places it shouldn’t, however that’s not the case for animals. We live in a world surrounded by animals who’ve managed to survive by staying safe. Bats are no different than humans in that they like your home […]

If you have a mouse infestation in your home, you may be wondering if there are any natural or home remedies to get rid of the pests. One such solution that has been discussed online is the use of baking soda to kill mice. But does it really work?

Every once in a while we run into some interesting finds when we start inspecting a home for mouse proofing. This is the case with this older home in Evanston, IL. What we found was a clear path for the mice to enter this home! As we arrived on the scene, we thought this was […]

If you would like to animal proof your deck, patio or bay window from mice, chipmunks, raccoons, skunks and groundhogs, there’s only one real way to do it. You’ll want to trench the area you’d like to protect. What is trenching or placing an animal excluder? The most effective method to prevent animals from getting […]

We are sitting here today with Teaford Holland with Mice Hunters, https://micehunters.com. And he has a lot of tips and solutions for fixing (rodent) problems (in your home) that a lot of people don't want to talk about, which are mice, bats and rats. Welcome to the Neighborhood Pulse right here at 216TheNet. Wherever you are in life, you always remember the neighborhood.

If you are confused about the difference between rodent extermination and rodent proofing, you’re not alone!  The truth of the matter is that you want the rodents or mice gone and you want them gone for good.  One will give you the permanent results you’re seeking, the other will not!  If you want a permanent […]

You may be asking yourself, “If rats can climb walls, can they climb trees as well?” Of course! Rats are all-around great climbers. Their skills aren’t limited to walls and fences. Any trees that hang over your house or that touch the sides of it can also offer secret entry into your home. Rats are […]

Dead mice, feces and a homefull of nasty are what these mice left behind. What's it take to make the home safe again? Go inside this home cleanup with us!

This school teacher and Buffalo Grove, IL homeowner may have a few “teachers’ pets”, but when mice invaded her home and a skunk decided to befriend her by living under her bay window, she was referred to us by a rodent extermination company! Mice Hunters was on the scene for this home mice sealing job. […]

Will mice stay away if you have cats? It’s a common belief that cats prevent or hunt mice in your home. However, this often isn’t true. Before you run to an animal shelter to adopt a cat, read on to learn more about the topic (including potential dangers, how cats could make your mouse problem worse, and alternative ways to deter mice).

Let’s face it, CATS SUCK at keeping mice away. Go on the job with us in our latest edition of “Mice Hunters – On the Job” in this home mouse proofing job where we’ve found further solid proof that cats are terrible at getting rid of mice in your home! Jason eliminates the possibility of […]

There’s never a week that goes by that we don’t get this question. Does peppermint oil for mice really work? There’s the long version and a short version to this question.