Rodent & Mice Control in Fort Smith & Northwest Arkansas
Mice and rats damage wiring, contaminate food, and spread disease. Extermco finds every entry point, removes the infestation, and keeps rodents out for good. Serving Fort Smith and NWA since 1991.
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Rodents are nocturnal and secretive — most people hear or see the signs long before they spot an actual mouse or rat. Here's what to watch for:
Hearing something in your walls at night is one of the most common calls we get — especially in fall and winter when rodents move indoors seeking warmth. If any of these signs sound familiar, call Extermco today for a free inspection.
🚨 Why Rodents Are More Than Just a Nuisance
Many homeowners underestimate how serious a rodent problem can become. Mice and rats aren't just unpleasant — they cause real damage and real health risks:
- House fires — rodents chew through electrical wiring, and gnawed wires are a leading cause of unexplained house fires
- Disease — mice and rats carry Hantavirus, Salmonella, and Leptospirosis, spread through droppings, urine, and direct contact
- Contaminated food — rodents contaminate far more food than they eat, making stored pantry items unsafe
- Structural damage — gnawing on insulation, wood framing, and HVAC ducts causes costly repairs
- Rapid reproduction — a small problem becomes a large infestation within weeks without professional intervention
📍 Serving Both Fort Smith & NWA
Rodent pressure is high across all of Arkansas — especially as temperatures drop in fall and winter. Extermco's two local offices mean faster response times and technicians who know the specific construction styles and entry points common to homes in your area.
Fort Smith & River Valley
Older homes in Fort Smith and the River Valley often have more entry points — gaps in aging foundations, deteriorating soffits, and utility penetrations that haven't been sealed. Our technicians know these homes well and conduct thorough exclusion work to close every gap.
📍 5010 S 35th St, Fort Smith, AR
Serving: Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Greenwood, Barling, and the River Valley
Springdale & Northwest Arkansas
The rapid construction boom in NWA means new homes that sometimes have gaps around new utility lines, HVAC penetrations, and garage entries. Rural properties near Beaver Lake and the Ozark National Forest see consistent pressure from field mice and Norway rats moving indoors seasonally.
📍 3409 Elm Springs Rd, Springdale, AR
Serving: Springdale, Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Centerton, and surrounding areas
🛠️ Our Rodent Control Process
Traps alone don't solve a rodent problem — if the entry points stay open, more will follow. Extermco takes a complete approach:
- Free Inspection: We walk your entire property — attic, crawl space, garage, foundation, and exterior — identifying active signs of rodents and every potential entry point. Mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime.
- Custom Treatment Plan: Based on what we find, we develop a plan that addresses both removal and exclusion. We'll be upfront about what it takes and what it costs before any work begins.
- Removal: We deploy strategically placed traps and bait stations to eliminate the current population quickly and safely, keeping treatments away from children and pets.
- Exclusion: This is the step most companies skip. We seal entry points using steel wool, hardware cloth, caulk, and other professional-grade materials so new rodents can't get back in.
- Follow-Up: We return to check traps, confirm elimination, and verify that exclusion work is holding. Rodent control without follow-up is incomplete.
Residential & Commercial Rodent Control
🏠 Homeowners
Whether you're hearing scratching in the walls or finding droppings in the pantry, we get to the root of the problem. We treat the infestation and seal the entry points so your family stays protected year-round.
🏢 Businesses & Property Managers
A single rodent sighting can cost you customers, tenants, or a health inspection. Extermco provides discreet, fast commercial rodent control for restaurants, warehouses, retail spaces, and apartment complexes across Fort Smith and NWA.
Why Fort Smith & NWA Choose Extermco for Rodent Control
- We do exclusion, not just removal — sealing entry points is what separates a permanent fix from a temporary one
- Licensed & trained technicians — our team identifies species, behavior patterns, and entry points that untrained eyes miss
- Family and pet safe treatments — bait stations and traps placed strategically to keep your household safe
- Two local offices — faster response than national companies routing technicians from out of town
- Transparent pricing — you get a clear quote before any work begins, no surprise charges
- 30+ years serving Arkansas — we know the pest pressures, the housing stock, and the seasons that drive rodents indoors in this region
Rodent Control FAQs — Arkansas Homeowners Ask
How are mice getting into my house?
Mice can squeeze through any gap larger than a dime — about 1/4 inch. Common entry points include gaps around pipes and utility lines, cracks in the foundation, openings under doors, deteriorating soffits, and gaps around garage doors. Our inspection identifies every entry point so we can seal them all.
Can I just use traps from the hardware store?
Traps can reduce the population temporarily but they don't solve the underlying problem. If entry points stay open, new rodents will replace the ones you catch. Professional treatment combines removal with exclusion — sealing the gaps that let them in — which is the only long-term solution.
Are the treatments safe around my kids and pets?
Yes. Extermco uses tamper-resistant bait stations and strategically placed traps that are inaccessible to children and pets. We'll walk you through exactly what we're placing and where so you know your household is safe.
How long does rodent treatment take?
The initial inspection and treatment typically takes 1–2 hours. Full elimination usually requires a follow-up visit 1–2 weeks later to check traps, confirm results, and verify that exclusion work is holding. Severe infestations may need additional follow-ups.
What's the difference between mice and rats — does it matter?
Yes — they require different treatment approaches. Mice are curious and will investigate new objects like traps quickly. Rats are neophobic, meaning they avoid new objects for days. Our technicians identify which species you're dealing with and adjust bait placement and timing accordingly.
Do you serve both Fort Smith and Springdale for rodent control?
Yes. We have licensed technicians operating out of both our Fort Smith and Springdale locations. Whether you're in the River Valley or anywhere across the NWA corridor — Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Centerton — we have a local team ready to help.
Related Pest Services
Rodents are one of many pests Extermco handles across Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas:
- Termite Control & Inspections — the #1 structural threat to Arkansas homes
- Bed Bug Treatment — fast, discreet extermination for homes and businesses
- Residential Pest Control — year-round protection plans for your home
- Commercial Pest Control — tailored programs for businesses and property managers
- All Pests We Treat — ants, cockroaches, spiders, bed bugs, and more
Rodents In Your Home? Let's Fix It.
Call or contact us today for a free, no-pressure inspection. Same-day service available. Serving Fort Smith, Springdale, and all surrounding communities.
(479) 783-1822
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