General information only
The pages on this site describe how rats and mice tend to behave and how we usually handle them in Grand Rapids homes. That is useful background, but it cannot replace someone standing in your basement. Every building is put together differently, and the right approach depends on what is actually there.
Any description of signs, entry points, seasons or methods on this site is a generalization. Your house may not fit it. A dropping that looks like it came from a mouse may belong to something else, and a gap that seems harmless may be the main route in.
Not an on-site assessment
Reading about rodent problems is not the same as having one looked at. Nothing here should be treated as a diagnosis of your property or a plan for it. For that, an inspection by Grand Rapids Rodent Control or another qualified professional is the right next step.
If you choose to do your own trapping, sealing or cleanup based on what you read here, you do so at your own risk. Follow the instructions on any product you use, wear suitable protection, and take extra care with ladders, attics and crawlspaces.
Health questions
Rodents and their droppings can carry disease. We are not doctors and nothing on this site is medical advice. If you are worried about exposure, have symptoms, or were bitten or scratched, contact a physician or your local health department.
No promised outcomes
Rodent control depends on the building, the animals, the weather and the people living there. We describe what we do and what it usually accomplishes, but we cannot promise a particular result from reading this site or from any single method. The specifics of any work we take on are agreed directly with you.
Outside products and laws
Where we mention traps, sealing materials or cleaning methods, we are describing general categories, not endorsing a brand. Rules for handling rodents and pesticides can change, so check current guidance before using any product yourself.