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Mouse & Rodent Extermination in Northern Illinois

Serving Kane, DuPage county, and more

Mice

Mice can climb (vines, wire, pipe, brick, concrete), can jump 3 feet, and can squeeze through openings as narrow as a pencil, so they are capable of invading nearly any structure they wish.

Mice love the warmth and security homes provide and begin invading nearly every home, each year, immediately after the first chilly day (September, October) signals the coming of cold weather. Once inside, mice seek out warm areas such as under stoves, ovens, dishwashers, and fiberglass insulation in basements and attics, where they will reproduce.

Fox Valley Environmental Pest Control Technicians are trained to deal with serious rodent situations. We offer extermination services, mouse proofing, as well as disinfection and insulation services to get your basement good-as-new.

In most cases, our technicians are able to provide on-site quotes and perform the initial service during the same visit, so that you do not have to wait to get your rodent problem under control.

Mouse

Fox Valley can exterminate, disinfect, and seal them out… guaranteed.  We provide an industry-leading                                                                     9-month warranty after treating for mice.

Each mouse poops as many as 70 dropping each day, they can damage your home air quality in just a few years  Every home should be protected at least yearly.  Getting rid of the mice, however, doesn’t get rid of the filth they left behind

Mice are filthy.  ‘URGENCY’ is not too strong a watchword.

Damage

Mice constantly chew… damaging the wiring in your home and in automobiles, leading to electrical fires. They can also chew their way in if a gap isn’t quite big enough.

Mice tunnel…  causing permanent damaging attic and basement insulation up to 50% with thousands of holes that warm air leaks through and is lost. 

Disease

Mice poop…  and saliva carry allergens which aerosolize, mixing with air in your home. Note: 40% of the air in homes typically comes from the attic and basement.   

Mice pee… Urine from mice can a ‘trigger’ for asthma and is the cause of the distinct “mousy” smell.

FAQs

Why do they choose MY home every year?

At first, it’s all about being warm and dry (not about food) As mice come near your home they are attracted by the warmth at the base of the structure, and may come inside to investigate if they feel warm air coming from holes.

Can the damage mice do be repaired?

Yes. FVEPC offers a thorough rodent disinfection and cleanup service to remove droppings and deodorize using commercial grade sanitizing foggers. Once this is complete, we will install fresh insulation that will properly weather-seal your basement. FVEPC recommends installing spray-foam insulation, because it is more mouse resistant and carries a superior R-value per inch

Can I clean mice droppings up myself?
Yes, but with great care. Cleanup of mouse droppings is dangerous and must be done very carefully, so as not to aerosolize and breathe the particles If attempting this yourself, be sure to wear a mask that is N95 or greater, or you will breathe in dangerous particles. Wear gloves during cleanup, wash clothing, and shower immediately after.

As this is a dangerous task, we recommend having it done professionally. FVEPC will vacuum and disinfect basements to greatly reduce odors and return your house to a healthy environment. In many cases, replacing insulation is required.
Can I keep mice out?
Probably NOT… but WE can.  Mice exclusion is difficult, even for professionals. We give a 2 year or more warranty NOT because we are confident but instead because we want to be sure your problem is PERMANENTLY SOLVED.

As mentioned before, mice can squeeze through nearly any gap. Finding and blocking these gaps is very difficult and time consuming, so when you call, FVEPC sends mice exclusion experts. During the mice treatment, they thoroughly inspect to discover how mice are invading, and give a quote to seal.  Later… after the existing mice population has been killed, they can return and complete sealing.

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