Licensed & insured exterminators for mice, rats, and every entry point they use.
Rodent Control Toronto starts with exclusion, not just bait. GTA Pest Solutions is a licensed & insured exterminator. We find exactly how mice and rats are getting in. Then we seal those entry points and remove what’s already inside.
A trap in the kitchen only catches the mouse you can see. It does nothing about the gap under the porch or the torn vent screen. The rest of the colony keeps using that same gap.
Every rodent control service visit follows Integrated Pest Management (IPM): inspect, exclude, treat, and then monitor. That’s the difference between a problem that goes away and one that returns every winter. This is genuine mice and rat control, not a single-species quick fix.
This page covers identification, signs of infestation, health risks, and our process. It also gives honest guidance on DIY vs. professional help. For species-specific treatment, see Mice Removal and Rat Control.
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| Comparison | House Mouse | Norway Rat | Roof Rat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📏 Size | 2.5–4 inches; grey-brown. | 7–9.5 inches; brown with a heavy body. | ✔6–8 inches; dark grey or black with a slender body. |
| 💩 Droppings | Rice-grain size with pointed ends. | Capsule-shaped with blunt ends, about ¾ inch long. | ✔Spindle-shaped and smaller than Norway rat droppings. |
| 📍 Where Found | Kitchens, wall voids, and cluttered storage areas. | Basements, crawl spaces, and ground-level areas. | ✔Attics, rooflines, upper floors, and nearby trees. |
| 🏙 GTA Behaviour | Can enter through a gap the width of a pencil; the most common indoor rodent. | Burrows outdoors near foundations, sheds, and ravines. | ✔Excellent climber; common in older homes with mature trees nearby. |
House mouse, Norway rat, and roof rat each need a different bait placement and exclusion strategy. This is genuine rodent proofing Toronto homes need, not a one-size-fits-all treatment. For full biology and species-specific steps, see our dedicated Mice Removal and Rat Control pages.
Not sure which one you have? Send us a photo of the droppings or gnaw marks; our technicians can usually confirm the species before they even arrive, often saving you an unnecessary visit.
Not sure which one you have? Send a photo of the droppings or gnaw marks for a fast, free ID.
Rodents are nocturnal and stay hidden, so the signs of rodent infestation are usually confirmed by evidence rather than a sighting. Watch for:
Seeing two or more of these signs? Don’t wait for the colony to grow.
A rodent problem is rarely just a rodent problem. Mice and rats contaminate food and countertops with droppings and urine. They can carry Hantavirus, Salmonella, and Leptospirosis. Fleas, ticks, and mites often ride in on their fur too.
Property damage is just as serious. Rodents gnaw constantly to wear down their front teeth. That habit targets electrical wiring as often as wood, a recognised cause of hidden house fires. Chewed insulation, damaged ductwork, and contaminated attic space are the most common repair costs we see.
Worried about disease risk or wiring damage? Same-day service is available.
Effective rodent control is a system, not a single visit. Every job follows the same four-step Integrated Pest Management (IPM) sequence used by licensed operators across Ontario:
We check inside and outside for droppings, gnaw marks, active runways, and every possible entry point.
Gaps, vents, and utility penetrations get sealed with steel wool, galvanized hardware cloth, and spray foam. A mouse can squeeze through a gap about the width of a pencil. A rat needs one the width of a quarter. This rodent entry point sealing step is what makes results permanent.
We place tamper-resistant bait stations (also called rodent bait stations) and snap traps along confirmed travel routes, away from children and pets.
We point out the food sources, clutter, and moisture, keeping rodents interested. This is what makes a fix outlast the visit.
bait stations get checked and reset on a schedule. We stop only once activity fully ends, not just when it slows down.
This is why our results last where a one-time spray or a bag of store-bought traps doesn’t: we treat the entry point, not just the symptom.
Ready to start? Get a firm price after a free, no-obligation inspection.
Rodent pressure in the Greater Toronto Area isn’t random; it follows the region’s housing stock and geography:
in older Toronto neighborhoods have brick veneer walls and uninsulated voids. Old, knob-and-tube-era penetrations make easy highways for mice.
across Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York often sit on aging foundations. Gaps here were never sealed to modern standards.
near the Don Valley and Rosedale give rats a direct route from parkland into basements and sheds.
share risers, chutes, and garages. One unit’s rodent problem can spread building-wide if it isn’t reported early.
in Vaughan, Markham, and Brampton disturbs existing burrows. Rodents get pushed toward the nearest finished homes.
drive the sharpest activity spike anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area, as rodents move indoors ahead of winter.
Live in one of these hotspot areas? Get ahead of the season.
A single mouse in a kitchen and an active rat problem in a restaurant need very different responses.
Our residential pest control rodent service focuses on rodent entry point sealing around the home. We use discreet bait placement and build a plan that works around your household.
Homeowners: get a free inspection for your property.
Our commercial rodent control programs are built for restaurants, warehouses, offices, and property managers. They include scheduled inspections, mapped bait stations, and written reports for DineSafe and third-party food-safety audits. See Commercial Pest Control for the full compliance picture.
Businesses: Need a documented, audit-ready program?
Store-bought traps aren’t useless, but they solve a narrower problem than most people expect:
you’ve caught one or two mice, you can see the opening they used, and there’s no scratching or new droppings after a week.
activity continues after trapping, you hear movement in walls, you suspect rats, or you can’t find the entry point. Commercial sites with compliance needs should always call a professional.
killing the rodents inside without sealing the entry point just creates a vacancy. The rest of the colony fills it within days.
Not sure which category you’re in? We’ll tell you honestly, no upsell.
Every treatment is chosen with families, pets, and the environment in mind. We use tamper-resistant bait stations placed only where children and pets can’t reach them. We favour mechanical snap traps over open rodenticide wherever possible.
We always prioritise exclusion, sealing the property, over long-term reliance on bait. This is what we mean by humane rodent control: a solution that removes the problem for good, not one that just manages it.
Many rodent populations across the GTA have grown resistant to older anticoagulant baits like warfarin. That’s one reason a bait-only approach often disappoints.
For households that prefer no rodenticide at all, we offer a trap-first, non-toxic option built entirely around rodent exclusion GTA methods and mechanical trapping. It’s ideal for homes with young children, pets, or backyard wildlife nearby.
Prefer a non-toxic approach? Ask about our trap-first option.
GTA Pest Solutions has resolved rodent problems across the Greater Toronto Area for 10+ years. Every job is backed by a written guarantee. See our Guarantee page for full terms.
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Droppings are the fastest way to tell. Mouse droppings are rice-grain sized with pointed ends. Rat droppings are larger, capsule-shaped, with blunt ends. Rats also leave wider gnaw marks and thicker grease trails. If you’re unsure, send us a photo before booking.
Cost depends on the number of entry points, whether it’s mice or rats, and whether exclusion work is needed alongside baiting. We quote a firm price after a free inspection, not over the phone. See Pricing for how our cost structure works.
Yes. We use tamper-resistant bait stations placed only where children and pets can’t reach them. We favour mechanical traps over open bait wherever possible.
Most residential cases show a big drop in activity within one to two weeks, as bait takes effect and entry points get sealed. Established infestations with multiple access points take longer and usually need a follow-up visit.
Yes. Our commercial rodent control programs include scheduled inspections, mapped bait stations, and written reports for DineSafe and third-party audits.
No. Many GTA rodent populations have grown resistant to older baits like warfarin, so we don’t rely on bait alone anyway. We offer a trap-first, non-toxic option built around exclusion and mechanical trapping.
It’s the single most effective step. Bait and traps remove what’s already inside. But if the entry point stays open, new rodents move in eventually. Exclusion is what makes the fix permanent.
Rodent control targets mice and rats specifically, using exclusion, baiting, and trapping. Our broader residential pest control service covers rodents alongside insects, wasps, and other household pests in one plan.
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