Rodent Control in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads
Mice and rats do not just contaminate your food and damage your property. They chew through electrical wiring, nest inside insulation, and carry diseases. Once they are inside, they breed fast and they do not leave on their own. Our rodent control program eliminates the existing population, seals the entry points, and prevents them from returning.
Signs You May Have a Rodent Control Problem
Don't wait until damage is done. Here's what to look for.
Droppings found in cabinets, drawers, or along baseboards
Scratching or scurrying sounds inside walls or above the ceiling at night
Gnaw marks on food packaging, wood trim, or electrical wiring
Grease smudge marks along baseboards or wall edges where rodents run
Pet acting agitated near walls or cabinets with no clear reason
Nesting material such as shredded paper or insulation found in hidden areas
Why Rodent Control Treatment Matters in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads has the combination of factors that drive rodent pressure higher than most markets: an aging housing stock with gaps in older foundations, a dense urban core in Norfolk and Portsmouth where rodent colonies move through sewer systems, and waterfront geography that puts homes near active rodent corridors. When temperatures drop in October and November, rodent intrusion calls across Hampton Roads spike sharply as animals seek warmth.
How We Handle It
A proven three-step process built for Hampton Roads homes.
Entry Point Identification
We find every gap, crack, and penetration rodents are using to enter your home. Most homeowners are surprised by how many there are.
Exclusion and Sealing
We seal confirmed entry points with steel wool, hardware cloth, and appropriate sealants. This is the step that makes control last.
Tamper-Resistant Bait Stations
All exterior bait stations are tamper-resistant and child-safe. Placement is based on identified rodent travel patterns, not guesswork.
The Two Types of Rodents We Treat in Hampton Roads
Norway rats are large and burrow. They enter at ground level through gaps in foundations, around plumbing penetrations, and under poorly fitted doors. Heavy Norway rat activity is most common near waterways and in older urban neighborhoods in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Roof rats are smaller and agile — they climb and enter through rooflines, attic vents, and gaps at the eaves. House mice are the most common call across all of Hampton Roads. A mouse can fit through a gap the size of a dime.
Why Store-Bought Control Fails
Snap traps and glue boards catch individual animals. They do not address the entry points or the colony. A mouse caught in a trap is replaced within days. Poison bait placed without locating entry points leads to rodents dying inside walls, creating odor problems and secondary insect infestations as flies and beetles move in.
Effective rodent control requires three things in sequence: eliminating the active population, sealing every entry point, and removing the conditions attracting them. According to the National Pest Management Association, rodents are estimated to be involved in 20 to 25 percent of structure fires with undetermined causes due to wiring damage. Professional rodent control is not optional once an infestation is established.
Our Exclusion Process
Exclusion is the step that makes control permanent. We identify every entry point on the property — gaps around utility pipes, foundation cracks, damaged soffit vents, gaps at the band board, and ground-level door gaps. We seal these with steel wool packed into gaps around pipes, hardware cloth over vents, expanding foam for foundation cracks, and door sweeps on garage and exterior doors with light gaps.
Connecting Rodent Control to the Rest of Your Pest Program
Rodents often share entry points with other pests. Once rodent exclusion work is complete, we commonly see reduced cockroach activity as well, since the same gaps that let mice in are the same gaps cockroaches and other insects use. Our residential pest control program handles cockroaches, ants, and perimeter pests as an ongoing layer of protection. If moisture is contributing to rodent activity in a crawl space, moisture control removes the nesting environment at the same time we close the entry points.
Snakes Near Your Home
If snakes are appearing near your property, the cause is almost always a rodent food source. We do not remove snakes, but eliminating the rodent population removes the reason snakes are there. See our wildlife removal reference page for guidance on who to call for snakes and other wildlife in Hampton Roads.
Our Rodent Control Process
A proven, systematic approach that delivers results every time.
Call and Schedule
Call (757) 854-9177. We schedule rodent service Monday through Saturday and offer same-day or next-day appointments for active infestations.
Full Property Inspection
We walk the interior, exterior, attic, crawl space, and garage. We find every entry point and document all signs of rodent activity before treatment begins.
Treatment Deployment
We place tamper-resistant bait stations and snap traps in targeted locations based on your specific infestation.
Exclusion Work
We seal confirmed entry points using material appropriate for the location. This step is what prevents re-infestation.
Follow-Up Verification
We return within 14 days to check traps, confirm elimination, and verify exclusion is holding.
We Provide Rodent Control Services Across Hampton Roads
We provide rodent control services across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and the entire 757 area.
Why Families Choose PPM
Protecting Your Family's Health
Norway rats burrow. Roof rats climb into attics. We treat wherever the rodents are, including spaces most pest companies skip.
Timed for Hampton Roads Seasons
We return 7 to 14 days after initial treatment to confirm the population is eliminated and exclusion is holding.
Satisfaction Guarantee
One-time elimination or ongoing prevention. We do not require long-term agreements to get results.
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Termite Control →
Subterranean termites thrive in the warm, moist soil conditions found throughout Hampton Roads. Our termite control treatments stop active colonies and protect your home from future damage.
Moisture Control →
Excess moisture in your crawl space creates conditions that attract pests and accelerate structural damage. We install vapor barriers and ventilation solutions that protect your home from the ground up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mice leave small dark droppings about the size of a grain of rice. Rat droppings are larger and capsule-shaped. Both leave gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, and wiring. You may also hear scratching inside walls at night.
A house mouse can fit through a gap as small as a quarter inch. Common entry points include gaps around utility pipes, cracks in the foundation, gaps under doors without sweeps, and damaged soffit or attic vents.
Yes. Rodents contaminate food and cooking surfaces with droppings and urine. They are linked to Salmonella, Hantavirus, and Leptospirosis. They also chew electrical wiring and are estimated to be responsible for 20 to 25 percent of fires with undetermined causes.
No. Interior snap trap placement and exterior bait station setup do not require you to vacate. We will let you know where traps are located and which areas to keep pets away from.
Most active mouse infestations are eliminated within 7 to 14 days of initial treatment. Rat infestations with large populations can take 2 to 4 weeks. Once entry points are sealed, re-infestation is prevented.
If we performed exclusion work and rodents return, we will return and re-treat at no charge within the guarantee period. Exclusion work is what makes the difference between one-time control and lasting results.
Yes. Exterior Norway rat burrow activity under decks, sheds, or in lawns is common in Hampton Roads. We place exterior bait stations and identify what is attracting them to the property.
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Our No-Pest Guarantee
We're so sure you'll love our service, we guarantee it. If you spot any pests included in your plan, just give us a call. We'll come back until the pests don't.