Mice & Rodent Control for Kansas City Apartment Buildings

Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as 1/4 inch—about the size of a pencil. Common entry points include utility penetrations, gaps around pipes, damaged door sweeps, and foundation cracks. Once inside, they travel through wall voids and spread throughout the building.

Common signs include droppings (small, dark pellets), gnaw marks on food packaging or wiring, scratching sounds in walls especially at night, and musty odors. Residents may also report seeing mice, particularly in kitchens and storage areas.

We use an integrated approach: trapping to reduce existing populations, exclusion to seal entry points, and sanitation recommendations to remove food sources. For severe infestations, we may use tamper-resistant bait stations in appropriate locations.

Initial population reduction typically occurs within 1-2 weeks of treatment. Complete elimination depends on exclusion work being completed. Most properties see resolution within 3-4 weeks when trapping and exclusion are combined.

Yes. Exclusion is critical for long-term control. We identify and seal entry points using appropriate materials—steel wool and caulk for small gaps, hardware cloth for larger openings, and door sweeps for gaps under doors.

We prioritize safety in all treatments. Snap traps are placed in tamper-resistant stations or inaccessible areas. When bait is used, it's in locked, tamper-resistant stations. We follow all label requirements and provide safety information.