Hillsboro Rodent Control & Rat Removal Services
New homes aren’t rat-proof. Just newer.
We love Hillsboro. Unfortunately, rodents love it too. New neighborhoods sit right next to farm fields, creeks and the Tualatin River, and when the fields are cut and the rain starts, mice and rats come looking for a garage. We trap what’s inside, seal the way in and keep them out.
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Rodents don’t stay hidden for long.
New construction doesn’t keep rodents out. Gaps around pipes, wires, dryer vents and garage doors are all it takes. Older homes have crawlspace vents and gaps that have opened up over the years. By the time you hear them, they’ve usually found a warm spot and a way back in.
Store-bought traps catch a few. They don’t close the gap they came through, so more move in.
What you get with Bug Zapper
We don’t just trap. We find the way in.
Rodent jobs don’t end when the traps are set. Closing the gaps they used is just as important as removing what’s already there. It’s the same rodent control we do all over Oregon, from technicians who work Hillsboro every day.
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Thorough attic inspection
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Crawlspace inspection
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20+ pro traps installed
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Entry points closed
HOW WE DO IT
Complete rodent control from inspection to protection.
We remove the rodents and close the openings they used. Otherwise, the same way in is still there.
Inspect
We check the attic, crawlspace, garage and outside walls to find where they live and how they get in.
Install
Pro traps and locked bait stations go where the rodents travel, away from kids and pets.
Seal
We close the gaps they’re using so the next one can’t follow the same path in.
Maintain
We keep a rodent barrier around your home all year so new ones don’t move in.
Good to know
What’s bringing rodents to Hillsboro?
Hillsboro is growing fast on land that was farmland not long ago. Creeks run through town and the Tualatin River runs along the south edge. That’s food, water and cover right next to brand-new homes.
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Farm fields: when a field is cut or cleared for building, mice lose their cover and head for the nearest garage.
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Creeks: Rock Creek, Dairy Creek, McKay Creek and Dawson Creek give Norway rats water and cover.
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New homes: utility gaps, dryer vents and worn garage door seals are easy ways in.
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A mouse only needs a gap about the size of a dime.
When rodents move in.
Late summer and fall: fields get harvested, the rain starts and mice head for garages and walls.
Winter: rats and mice nest in the insulation and breed. A few turn into a lot.
Spring and summer: clearing and construction push rodents out of fields and empty lots, and gardens, compost and chicken feed keep them close.
Rodent facts
Rats and mice cost more the longer they stay.
Rodents spread fast, chew through things that are expensive to fix and bring fleas in with them.
They damage homes.
Rats chew insulation, wiring, ducts and even the wiring in cars parked in the garage.
They spread germs.
Rats and mice leave droppings and urine wherever they travel and often carry fleas into the house.
They multiply fast.
A pair of rats can turn into a colony in a few months if nobody deals with them.
The Guide
A smarter option than guessing.
Hearing rats is one thing. Finding how they got in is the real job. We check the roofline, vents, crawlspace doors and garage, then close the gaps.
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Fully licensed and experienced technicians.
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Professional office support and clear communication.
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Follow-up until the rodent issue is handled.
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Long-term prevention instead of temporary fixes.
Every rodent problem has a way in.
We find the entry points and nests before we set a single trap.
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“Alex was very professional and very thorough! He explained a lot to me about how the mice operate, as well as why he was placing the traps where they were.”
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HILLSBORO RODENT CONTROL
Before you reach out.
Where are mice getting into my garage?
Usually the bottom corners of the garage door, gaps where pipes and wires come through the wall, and vents. Weather stripping wears out fast, even on new homes. We find the gaps, seal them and trap what’s already inside.
Why do rodents show up when a field nearby gets cleared?
Cutting a field or clearing a lot takes away their food and cover all at once. They move to the closest shelter, and that’s often the homes right next door. The same thing happens every year at harvest.
Is your rodent service safe for pets and kids?
Yes. Bait goes in locked stations, and traps go where kids and pets can’t reach them.
Do you cover my part of Hillsboro?
Yes. We handle rats and mice all over Hillsboro, from Orenco Station and Tanasbourne to South Hillsboro, plus Forest Grove and Cornelius. See everything we do on our Hillsboro pest control page.