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Mice, rats, moles, and other nuisance wildlife pests really love making themselves at home in our spaces. They sneak in through tiny gaps and cracks, vents, or even an open door. Oftentimes, we end up with an infestation because we haven’t sealed up those potential entry points or haven’t kept things clean inside and out.

The solution to your pest problem starts with a call to Action. Backed by 80+ years of wildlife and pest control services, Action Pest Control has the expertise and resources necessary to tackle your nuisance pest problem, no matter how severe it may be. Our comprehensive services in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky are designed to remove these pests from your property and prevent them from returning.

Action Pest Control has been taking care of the following pests for over 80 years:

Why Choose Action Pest Control?

Serving Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky Since 1946

Environmentally-Friendly Products Available

70+ Certified Pest Management Professionals

After-Hours Answering Service Available

Trusted by the Community Since 1946

Action Pest Control technician setting up rodent exclusion

Our Rodent Control Process

Our rodent control programs are designed to eliminate any rodent infestation while helping you maintain a pest-free environment. Our services include:

1. Inspection

A thorough inspection is conducted to properly identify the species, their preferred habitats, and to determine the extent of the infestation accurately. Follow-up inspections are also conducted to determine if elimination was successful.

2. Treatment

Action will implement a treatment protocol based on the specific rodent, which is suited for the home. Action relies on non-chemical rodent control methods, including varying trapping methods for those with children and pets present. Rodent baiting is another effective technique used by Action to get rid of mice and rats. Our rodent control services’ frequency varies but is typically performed on a bi-monthly or quarterly basis in residential settings.

3. Minor Rodent Exclusion

Also known as pest proofing, minor exclusions are performed as permitted by the homeowner to eliminate entry points and harborages. Conditions that could contribute to a rodent infestation include excessive vegetation on the exterior, improperly stored food, and improperly sealed garbage.

For more information, check out our article >> What Is Pest Exclusion?

Dangers of Rodents

Once they’re in, these little critters can pose serious risks to our health and property. Mouse droppings look like tiny grains of rice, while rat droppings are larger and can easily contaminate food and surfaces. Plus, rodents are notorious for causing damage — they’ll chew through food, personal belongings, and even your home’s building materials. They have a knack for gnawing on support beams and electrical wires, which can lead to fire hazards. So, keeping them out is definitely a priority!

Plus, rodent infestations can lead to other pest problems with stored pantry pests like Indian meal moths. At Action Pest Control, we understand the dangers house mice, deer mice, Norway rats, and roof rats can cause. That is why we offer residents in IN, KY, and IL effective rodent control solutions for their properties.

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Re-Treat Guarantee

The Re-Treat Guarantee means that if rodents and wildlife come back, so do we – at no additional cost. No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it’s our own with protection you can trust.

Signs of a Rodent Problem

Identifying the signs of a rodent problem early can save homeowners in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, from significant damage and health risks. Common indicators of a rodent issue include:

  • Droppings: Look for small, dark pellets, typically found near food sources or entry points.
  • Gnaw Marks: Rodents will chew on wires, wood, and insulation to keep their teeth from growing too long. Check for gnaw marks around baseboards and in attics.
  • Nesting Materials: Shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter often indicates nesting areas. Look in hidden spaces like behind appliances, in cupboards, or attic corners.
  • Footprints or Tracks: In dusty areas, you may find small footprints or tail marks that indicate rodent activity.
  • Unusual Noises: Scratching or scurrying sounds at night can indicate rodents are active in your home.

In Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, where rodents like rats and mice are prevalent, it’s vital to stay vigilant.

Reliable Rodent and Wildlife Exclusion Solutions with Flexi Armour

When it comes to keeping unwanted critters out of your home in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, Flexi Armour stands out as a trusted and proven barrier. This innovative system offers unmatched durability and protection, guarding your property against rodents, wildlife, and other pests that try to sneak inside.

What Exactly Is Flexi Armour?

Flexi Armour is a professionally installed exclusion system designed specifically to block rodents and wildlife from gaining access to your home. Using top-quality, scientifically tested materials, it seals off every nook and cranny (from tiny cracks to larger gaps) so no critter can slip through.

Our process begins with a thorough inspection by our skilled exclusion experts. We pinpoint weak spots and potential entryways, including those hidden areas you might not even notice. Then, we apply Flexi Armour products to key trouble spots, such as:

Flexi Armour building seal made out of Stainless Steel mesh construction

Stainless steel mesh construction

Rodents and wildlife have powerful claws and teeth, and they can get through a lot of materials. But Flexi Armour’s stainless steel is on another level of toughness, giving you total protection.

Garage door that has had the bottom gap sealed with Flexi Armour

Weather and temperature resistance

If you want a solution that lasts, this is it. Flexi Armour barriers are built to withstand extreme temperatures and tough weather without breaking down over time. It’s durability you can count on.

Hole in a brick wall sealed with Flexi Armour

Humane protection

Provides a high level of security for your home without to traps that can cause harm. It's a responsible and effective choice.

The front door of a residential home that has had the gaps sealed by Flexi Armour

Unrivaled versatility

The versatility here is incredible. Flexi Armour can be installed just about anywhere you need it — sealing gaps in the foundation, around doors, in walls, and even covering large or complex areas.

Rodent hiding between wooden blocks

Proven against all manner of pests

The results speak for themselves. This solution is proven to stop all kinds of pests, including mice, rats, raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and more.

How Does Flexi Armour Keep Pests Out?

Crafted from rugged knitted stainless steel mesh, Flexi Armour stands up to even the most persistent biting and clawing. Season after season, it stays firmly in place, providing a reliable shield that keeps your home safe and secure. Best of all, it requires no extra upkeep once installed.

  • Built from durable stainless steel mesh
  • Resistant to weather extremes and temperature changes
  • Humane, non-lethal pest exclusion
  • Flexible and adaptable for various surfaces and gaps
  • Proven effective against mice, rats, raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, and more
  • Maintenance-free protection

Why Choose Flexi Armour for Your Home?

With Flexi Armour, you’re investing in a long-term defense against the headache of wildlife and rodent intrusions. Our team of experienced technicians uses only the highest quality materials to ensure your home stays pest-free well into the future.

  • Tough Deterrent: Knitted stainless steel mesh designed to stop even the strongest gnawers.
  • Built to Last: Weatherproof and temperature resistant for years of reliable protection.
  • Eco-Friendly & Humane: Prevents infestations without resorting to harmful traps or poisons.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Targets a wide range of entry points around your home.

What Pests Does Flexi Armour Keep Out?

Openings around your property are an open invitation to a variety of wildlife pests. Flexi Armour blocks these entryways, stopping critters from making your attic, basement, garage, or kitchen their new home. It targets natural behaviors to keep pests away from food sources and nesting spots.

  • Rats and Mice  
  • Squirrels  
  • Raccoons  
  • Birds  
  • Bats  
  • Snakes  

If you’re dealing with persistent pest problems in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, Flexi Armour offers a proven, long-lasting solution you can count on. Reach out today to protect your home from unwanted wildlife visitors for good.

How to Identify Mice vs. Rats

When it comes to pest control, distinguishing between rice weevils and rats is crucial for effective management. In Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, rice weevils are a common household pest, often found infesting grains and cereals. They are small, about ⅛ inch long, with a distinct elongated snout and a dark brown or black body, sometimes featuring reddish-brown markings. These pests typically thrive in stored food, leading to damage in pantries and food storage areas.

In contrast, rats, particularly the Norway and roof rat species, are significantly larger, ranging from 7 to 18 inches in length, including the tail. They have robust bodies, large ears, and long tails. Their fur is generally brown or gray. While rice weevils can be identified by their presence in food items, rats often leave droppings, nests, and evidence of gnawing around your home. If you’re in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, knowing the difference between these pests can help you seek the right treatment from Action Pest Control before an infestation takes hold.

Mole Hill in Residential Yard

Professional Mole Removal & Management

Moles’ constant burrowing can destroy grass, flower beds, and tree roots. If you’ve started seeing the telltale signs of mole infestation, you should call a professional mole removal expert immediately for help. Only a professional service will be able to identify the source and ascertain the severity of your mole problem before using a methodical approach to eliminate the mole presence around your property.

The professionals at Action Pest Control know exactly how moles operate and what it takes to stop them. Between our industry-leading technology and our winning methodology, there is no mole problem too big for us to solve. We offer no-obligation inspections.

Our Mole Control Process

A lot of time and effort goes into maintaining a healthy lawn and attractive landscaping. Unfortunately, moles work just as hard to destroy it!

You may not even notice the damage at first because these lawn pests work underground. They tunnel their way through the soil, looking for worms and other insects to eat and feed their growing population. With the ability to tunnel up to 18 feet per hour, eventually, this behavior becomes devastating to your lawn and landscaping. If your yard needs relief from moles and other lawn pests like voles, Action Pest Control can help!

Our mole removal process includes the following:

1. Property Survey

To begin, your service consultant surveys your property to determine if moles are indeed behind the damage to your lawn. While there, we also define the extent of the problem, map out any mole activity, and explain the best course of treatment.

2. Initial Treatment

We utilize the most advanced products and techniques so you can have peace of mind knowing your lawn is free from moles and your family and pets will not be affected. Action Pest Control uses baiting products that mimic earthworms, the preferred food source for moles. Bait is carefully placed underground in only the active mole runs to help protect household members and pets.

3. Follow Up Treatment

Within a few days of the initial treatment, your technician will return to inspect the existing mole tunnels, identify any new locations where moles may be present, and treat them accordingly.

4. Lasting Protection

Unfortunately, moles are a constant problem and are even active during mild winters. The likelihood of re-infestation is high for rural properties adjacent to fields and woods. That’s why our mole control is a monthly program designed to provide lasting relief from moles. If you’re tired of moles and other lawn pests making a mess of your yard, contact Action Pest Control for home pest control or commercial pest control services today! Serving Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, we’re ready to help you take back your yard.

Using Mole Exclusion to Prevent Moles

Mole exclusion methods – such as installing underground barriers and using mole repellents – prove effective by preventing moles from accessing gardens and lawns, thus safeguarding plants and maintaining the integrity of outdoor spaces. This approach targets the root of the problem by deterring moles before they can cause damage, offering a humane and long-lasting solution to mole infestations.

One of the best ways to prevent moles around your yard is to create a rock or wire mole-exclusion trench around your property’s perimeter. By digging a 2- to 3-foot-deep trench around your yard and filling it in with rocks or steel wire mesh that the moles can’t tunnel through, you can help minimize your risk of them finding their way into your yard. However, keep in mind that even using this method can have its downsides unless undertaken by a professional.

Mole Repellent System in Garden Bed

Are Moles Harmful?

Moles are harmful to the overall health of your yard and plants, and they can also cause extensive cosmetic damage that can ruin your home’s exterior appeal. Beyond direct damage, moles can also create conditions that can lead to other problems, like weakening the structural integrity of your home’s foundations, creating pockets of pooling water across your yard, and leaving holes across the yard that could cause someone to trip and fall.

Moles are carnivorous mammals that feed on insects and grubs and spend most of their lives underground. Their persistent tunneling can be incredibly destructive to your garden and lawn, ruining your root structure and potentially creating entry points for other pests (like rodents) to get into your garden. High mole populations usually correlate with a correspondingly high presence of soil pests that they feed on.

Professional Bat Control

While bats do their best to avoid humans, they are known to carry harmful diseases (Histoplasmosis and rabies). Because of this, you should never handle these mammals on your own. With a team of skilled experts who have undergone extensive training, Action Pest Control offers professional bat control services.

We identify entry points, implement exclusion methods, and provide preventative solutions to keep bats away. Our professional approach combines a deep understanding of bat behavior with state-of-the-art technology, resulting in a safe solution to your bat problem.

Wildlife Control FAQ

How do you control rodents?

Rodents are dangerous pests that spread illnesses and cause serious damage to your house. Controlling a rodent infestation requires skill, experience, and attention to detail. Action Pest Control provides rodent control using a variety of methods that are proven to work.

Each rodent infestation is unique and requires a different combination of treatment methods. If you have a rodent problem, we’ll perform an inspection of your home, and then provide you with a quote based on the treatment plan we draw up for your house.

A home that is unprotected can easily become infested by pests and rodents. In order to control them, you need the proper pest or rodent control systems in place. While you can do some pest control yourself, professional pest control gives you the extra peace of mind.

Rodent control is a combination of services and treatments designed to remove rodents from your home and prevent future infestations. These services and treatments include setting up traps and bait stations and performing sanitation and exclusion work.

Moles are carnivorous mammals that spend most of their lives underground. While they typically prefer to feed on insects and grubs they find, their persistent tunneling can be incredibly destructive to your garden and lawn, ruining your root structure and potentially creating entry points for other pests (like rodents) to get into your garden. High mole populations usually correlate with a correspondingly high presence of soil pests that they feed on.

Moles’ constant burrowing can be catastrophically destructive to grass, flower beds, and tree roots. In addition to damaging the overall health of your yard and plants, they can also cause extensive cosmetic damage that can ruin your home’s exterior appeal. Beyond direct damage, moles can also create destructive conditions that can lead to other problems, like weakening the structural integrity of your home’s foundations, creating pockets of pooling water across your yard, and leaving holes across the yard that could cause someone to trip and fall.

One of the best ways to prevent moles around your yard is to create a rock or wire trench around your property’s perimeter. By digging a 2-3 foot deep trench around your yard and filling it in with rocks or steel wire mesh that the moles can’t tunnel through, you can help minimize your risk of them finding their way into your yard properly. However, keep in mind that even using this method can have its downsides unless undertaken by a professional.

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