Rodent Control Illinois
Rodents—including the widespread House Mouse and the destructive Norway Rat—are far more than just small, furry annoyances when they invade your home; they represent a significant and costly threat to your safety and property. While it’s always an unpleasant surprise to spot a mouse or rat skittering across the floor, the real danger lies in the rodents you don’t see. They are experts at exploiting tiny entry points and quickly taking up hidden residence in the nooks and crannies you might overlook, such as inside walls, under floors, and in rarely-used storage areas.
Once established, an infestation explodes rapidly due to the rodents’ prolific breeding cycle. A single female house mouse can produce several litters per year, with up to half a dozen babies every three weeks, meaning a small entry problem can quickly overwhelm your home in just a few short months. Beyond sheer numbers, rodents cause structural damage through persistent gnawing, which they do constantly to wear down their incisor teeth. This destructive behavior targets vital home components, including PVC piping, insulation, and even electrical wiring, which presents a genuine fire hazard. Furthermore, their continuous droppings and urine contaminate food sources and surfaces, exposing your family and pets to serious health risks like Salmonella and Hantavirus.
Given the serious health consequences and the extensive damage rats and mice inflict, a proactive and professional approach is essential. If you hear scratching in the ceiling, find droppings, or suspect an infestation, it is vital to contact experienced exterminators immediately. Don’t waste time or money on ineffective DIY solutions. For permanent relief and peace of mind, contact the expert rodent exterminators at Garella Pest Services. We will perform a comprehensive inspection, identify every entry point, and implement a targeted, reliable solution to eliminate the infestation and secure your property for good.
Pest Control Services
Contract-Free Rodent Control
Family-Owned and Operated
Outstanding Customer Service
80+ Years of Rodent Control
Garella Pest Services was founded in 1945 to offer high-quality pest control in Illinois. Our reputation for excellent service has persisted for four generations, adding up to over 80 years of experience.
As a family-owned and operated business, we understand how important it is to trust the rodent exterminators you invite into your home. At Garella, we treat our clients like we treat our own family. When you need relief from rodents, there are no contracts, no surprise fees, and you can even get same-day service when you call before noon.
Signs of Rodent Activity
The safety concerns that come with a rodent infestation are enough to make even the most vigilant homeowners nervous. Fortunately, mice and rats leave tell-tale signs that they’ve invaded your home. If you notice any of the following, contact Garella and we’ll send our highly-experienced, friendly exterminators your way:
- Rodent droppings, which look like brown pellets, around the house.
- Gnaw marks on baseboards, walls, or home goods.
- Scratching and skittering sounds from within walls or the attic, especially at night.
- Greasy rub marks along walls and baseboards.
- Nests made of paper, cotton, or fabric within unused drawers or boxes.
- Actual rodents, dead or alive.
What Makes Rodents Dangerous?
Like most pests, rodents get into your home seeking warmth, shelter, food, and water. Rats can fit through openings the size of a quarter and mice only need an opening as small as a ballpoint pen. That means no matter how clean your house is, rodents can still find their way in. Left unchecked, a rodent infestation poses health and safety dangers to your family, including:
- Carrying dangerous diseases such as typhus and jaundice.
- Food contamination if they gain access to your kitchen.
- Structural damage as they chew through insulation, wood, and more.
- Electrical fires can result if they chew through wires.
- Noxious odors from waste or dead rodents.
No-Excuses Excellence
Excellence is the standard for all of our services at Garella. Our rodent control treatments are backed by our guarantee that if pests return in between services, we’ll retreat to your home for free!
When you choose rodent control from Garella, you’re taking an important step in protecting your family, pets, and guests. Call us for a free estimate and service that works with your schedule!
Our Guarantee
Should pests persist in between scheduled treatments, simply let us know and we'll re-service your home for no additional cost to you. That's our guarantee to you!
Areas We Service in Illinois
As a local pest control company, we understand the value of doing the job right the first time. That’s why reliability has been a cornerstone of our approach to pest control since 1945. Serving the people of Illinois is a privilege and we can’t think of anywhere else that we’d rather be.
