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If you live in New England, the chances of dealing with a rodent problem are high and the smallest opening can be an open invitation for rodents to invade your home. A mouse can squeeze through a hole the size of a dime, while a rat only needs an opening as large as a quarter. Sealing cracks, gaps, holes, and crevices—known as exclusion—is the most effective and cost-efficient way to prevent rodents and wildlife from entering and infesting your home.
At JP Pest Services, our experts use a combination of advanced tools and solutions, including our specialized Flexi Armour™ products, to seal entry points and protect your property from pests and wildlife. Whether you're dealing with rodent activity inside your home or noticing signs of pests nearby, our rodent and wildlife exclusion service ensures that these unwelcome visitors stay outside where they belong.
What Is Rodent & Wildlife Exclusion?
Rodent and wildlife exclusion is a proactive, eco-friendly solution to keep pests out. It involves sealing cracks, gaps, and vulnerabilities in your home to prevent access by rodents, squirrels, bats, and other nuisance wildlife common to the New England region.
Our experienced JP Pest Services technicians use advanced tools and industry-leading materials, including Flexi Armour™ products, to fortify your home against pests. Whether you’re experiencing active rodent activity or want to prevent future infestations, our exclusion services provide peace of mind tailored to the unique needs of New England properties.
JP Pest Services Residential Wildlife Trapping & Removal Process
- Inspect & Identify: We begin by carefully inspecting the exterior of your building. This helps us find any places where pests can enter or where they might be active.
- Custom Exclusion Plan: We design a tailored exclusion strategy based on the unique needs of your home and environment.
- Humane Wildlife Removal: If wildlife has already made its way inside, our team safely and humanely removes them, minimizing stress for both you and the animals.
- Sealing & Securing: We use professional-grade materials, including Flexi Armour™ products, to seal off all access points, from the foundation to the roofline. This ensures pests can’t return while maintaining the integrity and appearance of your home.
Examples of our Exclusion Solutions
- Install Door Sweeps: Add door sweeps to garage doors and exterior doors to block gaps.
- Replace Weather Seals: Upgrade old seals on garage doors to eliminate rodent entry points.
- Secure Foundation Vents: Screen foundation and soffit vents to prevent pest access.
- Seal Attic Points: Install mesh over gable and attic vents to stop rodents and birds.
- Cap Chimneys: Install chimney caps to prevent entry by squirrels, raccoons, and birds.
- Repair Siding Gaps: Seal J-trim, siding corners, and pipe intrusions to block access.
- Install Plumbing Caps: Secure open pipes to prevent rodents from entering through plumbing.
- Screen Weep Holes: Use specialized materials to close off weep holes while maintaining ventilation.
Defending Your Premises Against Pests
The Flexi Armour range provides hassle-free solutions for sealing potential pest entry points on the interior and exterior of buildings. Infused with durable, knitted stainless steel, Flexi Armour products create an impervious barrier against small rodents and other pests such as bats, opossums, raccoons, skunks, and birds.
Flexi Armour Shield is made of a thin and flexible stainless steel wire mesh and co-molded in a strong adhesive tape to create an impervious barrier against rodents and pests.
Flexi Armour Seal seals holes and gaps, resisting gnawing rodents, pests, and wildlife. Made of a hybrid material consisting of a polymer compound mixed with knitted, stainless steel, Flexi Armour Seal is 2.6 times harder* than alternative products on the market.
*Findings based on comparison hardness test conducted by Clarion Design in April 2022 using a Shore A durometer. Test compared Flexi Armour Seal and 4 competitive products.
Top 6 Signs of a Rodent Infestation
Noticing any of these signs in your home could mean you already have a rodent problem. Early detection is key to preventing further damage:
- Droppings: Mice and rat droppings are among the most common signs of rodent activity. Check cabinets, pantries, and other hidden areas for small, dark pellets.
- Gnaw Marks: Rodents can chew through various materials, including wires, wood, and plastic, often causing structural damage or electrical issues.
- Nests: Rodents build nests in secluded spaces, using shredded paper, fabric, and other soft materials. Look in basements, attics, and wall voids.
- Rub Marks: Dark grease or dirt smudges along walls, floors, or near entry points can indicate frequent rodent travel paths.
- Strange Noises: Scratching or scurrying sounds in the walls or ceiling—especially at night—are a strong indication of rodent activity.
- Sightings: Spotting one rodent often means more are nearby, as they breed rapidly and rarely travel alone.
If you’ve noticed any of these signs, it’s time to take action. JP Pest Services is here to help.
Benefits of Rodent & Wildlife Exclusion
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Prevents Future Infestations: Exclusion keeps pests from ever entering your home, stopping infestations before they start.
- Eco-Friendly & Humane: This approach eliminates the need for chemical treatments while ensuring humane handling of wildlife.
- Durable, Long-Lasting Protection: We use weather-resistant materials built to withstand New England’s harsh winters and wet springs.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Sealing entry points reduces the likelihood of costly damage and repairs in the future.
- Comprehensive Pest Defense: Our exclusion techniques protect your home from a wide range of pests, including rodents, bats, squirrels, and birds.
Why choose JP Pest Services?
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We’re Experienced - For nearly a century, we’ve been committed to solving pest problems from the common to the complex through research and the use of the most advanced products for maximum pest control.
- Employee Training - Our service professionals take part in an industry-leading training program led by degreed entomologists with ongoing proficiency testing and advancement training programs.
- Timely Service - we respond quickly to get your property back on track as soon as possible.
- Accurate Reporting - Our process documents specify the pest issues, the intervention methods used to eliminate the threats and the effectiveness, thereby showing risk to your facility has been mitigated.
- Trusted Partner – Trusted by New England since 1925, our team of fully licensed and certified professionals are recommended by thousands of satisfied customers.
For rodents and wildlife, lasting relief matters, so JP Pest Services backs your service with our 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.¹
¹ Services and Covered Rodents and Wildlife defined in your Plan. For residential services only. Limitations apply. See Plan for details.