Rodent Control & Mouse Removal in Albuquerque
Mice and rats move into Albuquerque homes for the same reasons we like it here: shelter, warmth, and a reliable meal. The trouble is that deer mice in our region can carry hantavirus, so droppings and nesting material are not just a nuisance, they are a health concern worth handling carefully. We focus on trapping the current population and sealing the gaps that let them back in, because removal without exclusion just resets the clock.
Desert rodents and the hantavirus angle
Around Albuquerque, Corrales, and the more rural edges of Rio Rancho and Placitas, deer mice are common, and they are the rodent most associated with hantavirus in New Mexico. That makes safe handling of droppings and nests important, not something to sweep up dry and stir into the air. We treat rodent jobs with that in mind and share the state health guidance on cleaning up safely.
Trapping plus exclusion
Effective rodent control is two jobs: removing the animals that are inside now and shutting the doors they used to get in. Mice fit through gaps about the size of a dime, so we look for gaps around utility penetrations, garage doors, weep screens, and the roofline. We set a trapping plan, monitor it, and seal entry points so the next wave does not simply replace the last.
Keeping them out for good
Once the home is cleared and sealed, prevention is about reducing what draws rodents in: open food, clutter, woodpiles against the wall, and water sources. We will point out the attractants specific to your property and the spots most worth sealing. We are licensed and insured, and we will confirm the visit by text or call.
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