Expert Mouse and Rat Control Services in Ohio

Mice and rats are unwelcome guests that pose significant threats to Ohio homes and businesses. These indoor rodents are far more than just a nuisance; they can cause extensive property damage, contaminate food surfaces, and transmit various diseases, creating an unhealthy and unsafe living or working environment. Unlike occasional outdoor wildlife visitors, mice and rats can establish persistent infestations within structures, making professional intervention essential for effective and long-term control.


At Liberty Shield Pest Control, we specialize in targeted and comprehensive rodent control services throughout Ohio. Our approach focuses on understanding the specific behaviors of mice and rats to implement effective inspection, removal, and, most importantly, prevention strategies. We are committed to providing fast, discreet, and lasting solutions to protect your property and your health from the problems caused by indoor rodent infestations.


If you suspect you have a problem with mice or rats, don't wait for it to escalate. Contact Liberty Shield today for a thorough inspection and to discuss a customized plan to eliminate these destructive pests. Early action is key to minimizing damage and health risks.

Why Professional Rodent Control is Essential

Dealing with mice and rats requires more than just setting out a few traps. These rodents are prolific breeders and adept, making complete eradication challenging for property owners attempting DIY methods. A professional pest control service like Liberty Shield offers the expertise, tools, and understanding of rodent behavior needed for effective control.

Ignoring a rodent problem allows it to grow, leading to:

  • Significant Property Damage: Mice and rats constantly gnaw on materials to keep their teeth in check. This includes wood, plastic, insulation, and crucially, electrical wiring. Chewed electrical wires are a serious fire hazard, and damage to insulation can compromise your home's energy efficiency. They can also gnaw through pipes, leading to water damage.
  • Serious Health Risks: Rodents are carriers of numerous pathogens and can spread diseases through their urine, droppings, saliva, and bites. Diseases like Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, and Salmonellosis can be transmitted to humans, sometimes with severe health consequences. Their presence can also exacerbate allergies and asthma, particularly in children.
  • Food Contamination: Mice and rats will seek out food sources in pantries, kitchens, and storage areas. They contaminate food packaging and surfaces with their waste, making food unsafe for consumption.
  • Unpleasant Odors: A rodent infestation often comes with a persistent, musky odor from their urine and droppings. As infestations grow, this smell can become quite strong and pervasive throughout a property.
  • Damage to Reputation: For businesses, a rodent infestation can severely damage reputation, lead to health code violations, and result in lost revenue.

Our trained technicians understand the specific risks associated with mice and rats and employ methods that effectively address these dangers while prioritizing the safety of your family and pets.

Recognizing Signs of a Mouse or Rat Infestation

Mice and rats are primarily nocturnal, so you may not see them during the day, especially with smaller infestations. However, they leave behind tell-tale signs of their presence. Being able to recognize these indicators is crucial for early detection.


Look for the following signs in and around your Ohio home or business:

  • Droppings: This is one of the most common indicators. Mouse droppings are small (about the size of a rice grain) and black, pointed at both ends. Rat droppings are larger (up to 3/4 inch), capsule-shaped, and blunt on both ends. You'll typically find droppings near food sources, in pantries, under sinks, along baseboards, and in secluded areas like attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Fresh droppings are dark and moist, while older ones are dry and crumbly.
  • Gnaw Marks: As mentioned, rodents must gnaw constantly. Look for small chew marks on wood trim, baseboards, furniture, cabinets, food packaging, and electrical wires. Mouse gnaw marks are smaller and finer than those left by rats.
  • Rub Marks: Rodents often travel along established paths, usually along walls and baseboards. The oil and dirt from their fur can leave greasy smudge marks along these runways. These marks are often more noticeable in areas with high rodent traffic.
  • Nesting Materials: Mice and rats build nests in hidden, secluded areas using shredded materials like paper, cardboard, insulation, fabric, and dryer lint. Check attics, basements, crawl spaces, wall voids, and behind appliances for collections of these materials.
  • Scratching or Skittering Noises: Since they are most active at night, you may hear scratching, gnawing, or light thumping sounds coming from inside walls, ceilings, attics, or crawl spaces as rodents move around.
  • Unusual Pet Behavior: Dogs and cats may become unusually agitated, bark at walls, or intently sniff and scratch at specific areas where they detect rodent activity.
  • Visual Sightings: Seeing a live mouse or rat, especially during the day, often indicates a larger or more established infestation. Dead rodents can also point to a problem.
  • Musty Odor: A persistent, stale, or musky odor, particularly in enclosed areas like cabinets or attics, can indicate the presence of rodent urine and droppings.


If you notice any of these signs, it's time to contact a professional pest control service to assess the situation.

Our Comprehensive Rodent Inspection Process

A thorough inspection is the critical first step in effectively dealing with a mouse or rat infestation. At Liberty Shield Pest Control, our experienced technicians conduct detailed inspections to identify the type of rodent, the extent of the infestation, entry points, nesting sites, and contributing factors.


Our rodent inspection process includes:


  • Exterior Evaluation: We meticulously inspect the exterior of your property, examining the foundation for cracks and holes, checking around pipes and utility lines, assessing the condition of vents and screens, and looking for potential entry points around doors and windows. We also evaluate landscaping and exterior features like decks or sheds that could provide harborage or easy access.
  • Interior Assessment: Inside your home or business, we conduct a systematic search, focusing on areas known for rodent activity. This includes basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages, kitchens, pantries, storage areas, and behind appliances. We look for the signs mentioned above – droppings, gnaw marks, rub marks, and nesting materials.
  • Identifying Entry Points: A key part of our inspection is locating how rodents are gaining access. Mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime, and rats can get through holes the size of a quarter. We are trained to spot these small, often overlooked, entry points.
  • Assessing Contributing Factors: We evaluate conditions that may be attracting rodents, such as food storage practices, sanitation issues, and sources of moisture.
  • Damage Evaluation: We note any visible damage caused by rodent activity, including gnawed wires, damaged insulation, or structural damage.


Following the inspection, we provide you with a detailed report of our findings and a customized plan outlining the recommended treatment and exclusion strategies tailored to your specific situation.

Effective Rodent Extermination and Removal

Based on the inspection findings, Liberty Shield Pest Control implements targeted and effective methods to eliminate the existing rodent population from your Ohio property. Our goal is swift and complete removal to minimize health risks and prevent further damage.



Our rodent control strategies may include:

  • Strategic Trapping: We utilize a variety of professional-grade traps, placed in key areas identified during the inspection where rodents are active. Trapping is a highly effective method for removing rodents, and we carefully monitor and service traps to ensure prompt removal of captured pests.
  • Professional-Grade Baiting (When Appropriate): In some situations, tamper-resistant bait stations may be strategically placed in secure locations away from children and pets to target rodent populations. We use professional-grade baits that are effective against mice and rats.
  • Population Reduction: Our methods are designed to quickly reduce the rodent population within your property, stopping the cycle of reproduction and limiting their impact.


Our licensed technicians are trained in the safe and proper application of all control methods, adhering to industry best practices and local regulations. We prioritize effective elimination while minimizing risk to non-target species, people, and pets.

Long-Term Rodent Prevention and Exclusion

Removing existing mice and rats is only half the battle. To ensure your Ohio property remains rodent-free, prevention and exclusion are critical. Our comprehensive approach focuses on sealing entry points and making your property less attractive to future infestations.


Our rodent prevention and exclusion services include:



  • Sealing Entry Points: This is a fundamental step in preventing future infestations. We identify and seal cracks, gaps, and holes in the foundation, walls, around pipes and wires, and utility penetrations. We use durable, rodent-proof materials to ensure these entry points are effectively blocked.
  • Securing Vents and Chimneys: We ensure vents have proper screens and chimneys are capped to prevent rodents from entering through these common access points.
  • Repairing Damaged Areas: Any areas damaged by previous rodent activity that could serve as entry points are repaired as part of our exclusion efforts.
  • Recommendations for Sanitation and Habitat Reduction: We provide expert advice on reducing factors that attract rodents. This includes recommendations for proper food storage in airtight containers, managing garbage securely, reducing clutter in storage areas, and addressing moisture issues like leaky pipes.
  • Exterior Property Management Advice: We offer guidance on managing your exterior landscaping to make it less appealing to rodents, such as keeping vegetation trimmed away from the structure and storing firewood away from the building.
  • Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance: For long-term peace of mind, we offer ongoing service plans that include regular inspections and maintenance to ensure prevention methods remain effective and to catch any new activity early.


By combining effective removal with robust exclusion and prevention strategies, Liberty Shield Pest Control provides a lasting solution to your indoor rodent problems.