Rodent Control in Nashville & Middle Tennessee
U.S. Pest Protection gets mice and rats out of Middle Tennessee homes and keeps them out. We find how rodents are getting in, seal those entry points, trap the rodents inside, and clean up after them, with a warranty on the entry points we seal. Family-owned since 1985. Call 615-590-1260 or schedule a free rodent inspection.
Our rodent control seals entry points, traps mice and rats, adds exterior bait stations, and cleans up attics, with a warranty on sealed entry points. Here’s what sets it apart:
- Entry points sealed: We close the gaps mice and rats use to get in
- Warrantied exclusion: Our sealing work is backed by a warranty
- Attic cleanup: We remove droppings and sanitize contaminated areas
- Unmatched protection: Backed by our Whatever It Takes Guarantee
Rodent Control, Made Simple
Schedule Your Free Inspection:
Our experts inspect your home inside and out and find every way mice and rats are getting in.
Get Your Customized Solution:
Receive a written plan to remove rodents, seal entry points, and clean up.
Enjoy Peace of Mind:
Rest easy with protection backed by our Whatever It Takes Guarantee.
Why Mice and Rats Move In Every Fall
As Middle Tennessee nights cool down in October, mice and rats look for warm shelter. A gap the size of a dime is enough for a mouse to get inside.
Seeing other pests too? See our home pest control plans.
How we get rid of rodents
Trapping alone doesn’t solve a rodent problem if mice and rats can still get in. Our rodent control combines three steps:
The three bold-lead lines:
Exclusion. We seal gaps around pipes, vents, garage doors, rooflines, and foundations with rodent-proof materials.
Trapping. We place traps inside, in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and garages, and remove the rodents we catch.
Exterior bait stations. Tamper-resistant stations around the outside of your home reduce rodents before they reach the house.
Our exclusion warranty
Every entry point we seal is covered by a warranty. If mice or rats get back in through an entry point we sealed, we’ll come back and fix it at no extra cost.
Health risks from mice and rats
Rodents are more than a nuisance. The CDC notes that mice and rats can spread diseases through their droppings, urine, saliva, and bites, and by contaminating food. Diseases linked to rodents in the United States include:
- Salmonellosis, from food or surfaces contaminated by droppings
- Hantavirus, a serious illness spread by breathing in dust from droppings and urine. It’s very rare in Tennessee: the state’s only reported cases, in 2016 and 2017, were linked to pet rats brought in from another state.
Leptospirosis, from water or soil contaminated by rodent urine. A Lincoln Memorial University study found the bacteria in more than 60% of small wild mammals tested, mostly rodents, in the Cumberland Gap region of East Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia.
Rat-bite fever, from bites or scratchesMouse droppings and dander can also trigger allergies and asthma, especially in children. Never sweep or vacuum rodent droppings, which can stir germs into the air. Our attic cleanup removes droppings and nesting material and sanitizes affected areas. If you’re worried about an illness, talk with your doctor.
Signs of mice and rats in your home
| Sign | What it looks like | Where to check |
| Droppings | Small dark pellets, rice-sized for mice and larger for rats | Kitchen drawers, pantries, and under sinks |
| Gnaw marks | Chewed wood, wiring, or food packaging | Baseboards, cabinets, and the attic |
| Noises | Scratching or scurrying, especially at night | Walls, ceilings, and the attic |
| Nests | Shredded paper, insulation, or fabric | Attics, garages, and storage boxes |
| Grease marks | Dark smudges where rodents travel | Along baseboards and around entry points |
| Burrows | Holes along the foundation, usually from rats | Around the foundation, decks, and sheds |
What’s included in rodent control
- A full rodent inspection of your home’s interior, attic, crawl space or basement, garage, and exterior
- Sealing entry points with rodent-proof materials
- Interior trapping and removal of captured rodents, plus professional-only products for heavy infestations
- Tamper-resistant exterior bait stations around your home
- Attic cleanup and sanitizing where rodents have left droppings and nesting material
- Follow-up visits to check traps and confirm the problem is solved
- A warranty on the entry points we seal
- Bait products used by label directions, following EPA rodenticide rules
Rodent services we offer
| Service | What it includes |
| Rodent inspection | A free inspection to find activity and every entry point |
| Exclusion | Sealing gaps and entry points with rodent-proof materials |
| Interior trapping | Traps in attics, crawl spaces, basements, and garages |
| Exterior bait stations | Tamper-resistant stations around your home |
| Intensive treatment | More frequent visits for heavy or stubborn infestations |
| Attic cleanup and sanitizing | Removing droppings and nesting material and sanitizing affected areas |
| Exclusion warranty | Coverage on the entry points we seal |
From our files: hundreds of mice in a Spring Hill home
A family in Spring Hill with two small children called us when mice had taken over their home. During our inspection, we found hundreds of mice and dozens of tunnels running through the insulation in both the attic and the crawl space. The family was living with mice above them, below them, and inside their walls.
Traps alone couldn’t keep up with a population that size, so we moved them to our intensive treatment. Along with sealing entry points and more frequent visits, we applied a tracking powder, a professional product that only licensed technicians can use, in the attic and crawl space, away from the family’s living areas. Once the intensive treatment began, we started finding dead mice and watched the population drop until it was under control.
The family no longer shares their home with mice, and they’re still a U.S. Pest customer today.e 1985, and is a member of the National Pest Management Association and the Tennessee Pest Management Association.
Rodent Control FAQs
How do I know if I have mice or rats?
Look for droppings in drawers and pantries, gnaw marks, shredded nesting material, and scratching noises in walls or the attic at night. A free inspection will confirm what you have and how it’s getting in.
Why do mice come inside in the fall?
As temperatures drop in October and November, mice look for warm shelter and food. Fall is the best time to seal entry points before they settle in for winter.
How do mice get into my house?
A mouse can fit through a gap the size of a dime. Common entry points include gaps around pipes and utility lines, vents, garage doors, rooflines, and the foundation.
How long does it take to get rid of mice?
In your living areas, we use traps, and bait stays outside in tamper-resistant stations. For heavy infestations, our intensive treatment may include professional products that only licensed technicians can apply, placed in attics, crawl spaces, or wall voids away from where your family lives, following label directions.
Do you use poison inside my home?
No. Most treatment happens outside, around your foundation. If we need to drill through a slab or porch, we’ll tell you ahead of time and explain any steps to take, like keeping pets away from treated areas until they dry.
Can the exterior bait stations hurt my pets?
Our exterior bait stations are tamper-resistant and locked, which helps keep pets and children out of the bait. Tell us about your pets, and we’ll plan station placement around them.
Do you clean up after rodents?
Yes. Our attic cleanup removes droppings and nesting material and sanitizes the areas rodents contaminated.
Is your sealing work guaranteed?
Yes. Entry points we seal are covered by a warranty. If rodents get back in through an entry point we sealed, we’ll fix it at no extra cost.
Do you handle squirrels or other wildlife?
No. We focus on mice and rats. For squirrels, raccoons, or other wildlife, we recommend a licensed wildlife removal company.
How do I get started?
Call 615-590-1260 or schedule a free rodent inspection. We’ll inspect your home, show you where rodents are getting in, and give you a written plan and price.
Crawl spaces and rodents
Damp, open crawl spaces are one of the most common ways rodents get under a home. Ask about our crawl space encapsulation, which seals your crawl space and takes away a favorite rodent hiding spot. Also protecting your home from termites? See our termite control page.
How our rodent control works
Follow-up visits. We check traps, remove rodents, and confirm the problem is solved.
Free rodent inspection. We inspect your home inside and out and show you where rodents are getting in.
Written plan and price. You get a plan for removal, sealing, and cleanup, with a clear price.
Removal and sealing. We set traps inside, place exterior bait stations, and seal entry points.
Tips to help keep mice and rats out
Use plastic bins instead of cardboard boxes for storage.
Store pet food, birdseed, and dry goods in sealed containers.
Keep firewood away from the house and off the ground.
Trim branches and shrubs away from your roofline and walls.
Keep garage doors closed, and replace worn weatherstripping.
Rodent control across Middle Tennessee
We protect homes in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Clarksville, and surrounding areas.
Call 615-590-1260.
Keep mice and rats out this winter
Get a free rodent inspection, a written plan, and sealing work backed by a warranty. Schedule your free inspection or call 615-590-1260.
More Ways We Protect Your Home
Not sure what you’re dealing with?
Identify it in our Pest ID Guide.
