Keep a Rodent-Free Home All Year Long
Rodent Exclusion in
Richmond, VA
Help keep mice and rats out of your home. RichPro identifies and seals accessible entry points around crawlspace doors, foundation vents, utility lines and other vulnerable areas.
What Is Rodent Exclusion?
Rodent exclusion is the process of finding and sealing openings mice and rats can use to get inside. Closing those openings can reduce the chance of future rodent activity and may reduce reliance on rodent bait over time.
How It Works With Home Defender
Rodent exclusion is a premium add-on to RichPro’s quarterly Home Defender pest service. Exclusion addresses how rodents get in, while ongoing pest service helps manage pest activity. If you’re already seeing droppings or hearing scratching, tell us when you call so we can discuss rodent control for active mouse or rat activity along with prevention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing depends on the number and type of openings, how accessible they are and the materials needed. If we recommend exclusion work after the inspection, we’ll provide a written proposal.
Where Do Mice and Rats Get In?
Our inspection starts with accessible, ground-level areas. RichPro also performs floor-to-fascia exclusion work where appropriate. Your proposal spells out which openings and repairs are included.
- Crawlspace Doors – A damaged or poorly fitting door can leave gaps along the frame. We may recommend a fitted cover or a replacement, depending on the door’s condition.
- Foundation Vents – Torn screens and gaps around vent frames can let rodents into the crawlspace. A fitted vent cover may help secure the opening.
- Utility Openings – Small gaps can form around plumbing, electrical lines and HVAC connections. We select materials such as copper mesh and sealant to suit the opening.
- Vinyl Siding Corners – Open corners where siding meets brick can lead to hidden spaces. We may use fitted Kritter Caps to close those openings.
- Foundation Gaps – Missing mortar, holes and other gaps in masonry can create a route indoors. We assess the opening before recommending how to close it.
- Garage Door Gaps – We look for daylight along the bottom, corners and sides of the door and explain which gaps can be addressed.
What to Expect During Your Rodent Exclusion Inspection
Your RichPro technician will walk around the accessible exterior of your home and show you where mice and rats could get in. If you’ve noticed droppings, gnaw marks, or scratching, let us know where so we can focus on those areas during the visit.
- Inspect common entry points. We check for gaps around crawlspace doors, damaged foundation vent screens, and openings where pipes, cables, or HVAC lines enter your home.
- Explain what we find. We’ll show you which openings could let rodents inside and explain how we’d address each one. If we recommend exclusion work, you’ll receive a written proposal that outlines the scope.
- Seal the agreed entry points. Once you approve the proposal, we’ll schedule the work and select materials suited to each opening, such as fitted vent covers or copper mesh and sealant.
Rodent exclusion inspections are complimentary for current Home Defender customers.
