Rodents
Common Rodents You’ll See in Your Ohio Home
Norway Rats
Norway rats prefer to stay close to the ground, burrowing around your home’s foundation or in basements. While they might seem harmless at first, their underground activity can quickly lead to major structural issues as they chew through wiring and other materials.
House Mice
House mice are small but mighty. These little guys can squeeze through gaps as tiny as a pencil, which means anywhere in your home can fall victim to a house mouse infestation. Once they’re in, they’re looking for food, making a mess, and leaving droppings around. They reproduce quickly, so a couple of mice can turn into a full-blown infestation before you know it.
North American Deer Mouse
Deer mice are small, quick, and a real problem if they find their way inside. They prefer undisturbed spaces like attics, basements, and storage areas, where they build nests and stash food. The bigger concern is the health risk they bring. Deer mice are known carriers of hantavirus, which can spread through their droppings and urine.
White-Footed Mouse
White-footed mice are common invaders, especially when temperatures drop. They look similar to deer mice but bring their own set of problems. These rodents chew through insulation, wires, and household materials, creating potential fire hazards and costly repairs. They can also carry ticks that spread Lyme disease. Sealing up entry points and keeping storage areas tidy can help keep them away
- Droppings: Rodent feces are small, dark pellets, often located near food storage areas, along baseboards, or in hidden corners. The size and shape depend on the rodent indoors, but they all generally have the same curved appearance.
- Chew Marks: Rodents love to chew and aren’t picky about what they gnaw on. You might notice damage to wires, wood, food packaging, or anything they can sink their teeth into.
- Unusual Noises: Rodents are most active at night, so if you hear scratching, rustling, or scurrying noises coming from your walls or ceilings, it’s a red flag.
- Nests: These pests prefer to create nests out of shredded materials like paper, fabric, or insulation. They’ll tuck these little hideaways into hidden corners, behind appliances, or any spot that provides them a cozy place to rest and reproduce.
- Odors: A strong, musky odor is another sign of rodent activity. If you detect an unusual smell that lingers, especially in areas where you’ve already noticed other signs, it could mean you’re dealing with a more serious infestation.
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The Green Shield Pest-Free Guarantee
Pest control shouldn’t be a guessing game. At Green Shield Pest Pros, our Pest-Free Promise means you won’t be left wondering if pests are coming back. We’ll already be ahead of them! Our ongoing protection plan gives you complete coverage for the most common household invaders, backed by responsive service when you need it. This isn’t a one-and-done treatment. It’s smart, ongoing protection built for real homes like yours.
Here’s What You Get With Our Pest-Free Guarantee
We’ve built this plan to cover what matters: ongoing defense, adaptable service, and zero stress for you. It’s structured around your schedule, your layout, and the pest pressures in your part of Ohio. Here’s how it works:
Routine Treatment Visits
We visit your property on a schedule that fits the local pressure and your home’s unique layout. These visits aren’t rushed. We take our time to check for signs of pest activity, apply targeted treatments, and reinforce protective barriers inside and out.
Thorough Property Coverage
Every time we come out, we focus on where pest problems start, not just where they show up. That includes:
- Cracks in siding, brick, or stucco
- Gaps near utility lines, vents, and piping
- Entry points around windows, garages, and crawlspaces
- Warm, humid zones where pests thrive
- Hidden voids pests use to nest or travel undetected
- We apply products with precision, using professional-grade materials that hold up over time without disrupting your routine.
Unlimited Support Between Visits
Still seeing something? Let us know. We’ll come back and treat again, for free. No delay, no upsell, no extra fees. We don’t limit how often you can call. If your space needs attention, we’re there.
Why Green Shield?
Because you’re not just paying for someone to show up. You’re trusting a team to solve the problem and keep it from coming back. Here’s what makes us different:
We’re local
We know exactly which pests are active in your neighborhood and how they behave.
We don’t take shortcuts
Every visit is thorough, every treatment is intentional, and we take the time to do things right.
We’re responsive
If you need us between visits, we’re easy to reach and fast to act.
We’re consistent
We’ll never leave you guessing about what was done or what comes next.
We use innovative and environmentally sound treatments
Our materials are designed to last, break down safely, and, when applied correctly, be used around families and pets. We only use what your space needs!
Our work speaks for itself, and if pests come back, so do we!
Let’s Make Pests a Thing of The Past
The Green Shield Pest-Free Guarantee takes pest control off your plate for good. We stay ahead of activity, respond when needed, and adjust our plan based on what’s really happening in your space.
Green Shield Pest-Free Guarantee
- A well-protected home shouldn’t feel like a project. With our Pest-Free Guarantee, you get reliable service that stays one step ahead.
- We treat regularly, check in often, and keep watch on the places pests like to settle. If anything needs attention, we’ll take care of it. It’s that simple. This is protection you can feel good about: steady, effective, and built around what your home actually needs.
