Mice & Rat Control in Hamilton and Surrounding Areas
Proudly serving: Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville & Niagara
Elite Pest & Wildlife provides mice and rat control for homes and businesses in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the Niagara Region. Our technicians are licensed and insured. We find where rodents are living and travelling, treat the activity with professional-grade products in secure stations, and show you the entry points and attractants keeping them on your property.
Call (289) 799-8718 or request an estimate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekends, leave a message and our team will follow up.
Quick facts
- Pests treated: house mice, deer mice, Norway rats
- Who it’s for: houses, semi-detached homes, townhouses, rental units, garages, sheds and commercial properties
- How long it takes: mouse activity usually drops noticeably within about 2 to 3 weeks. Larger infestations can take longer.
- What’s included: inspection, tamper-resistant bait station placement, prevention recommendations, and follow-up or rebait visits depending on the plan you choose
- Typical price: $279 to $549 plus HST, depending on the number of visits and whether you add a warranty. See our full price guide.
- Warranty: a one-year warranty option is available for mice
How do I know if I have mice or rats?
Look for droppings, gnaw marks, and greasy rub marks along baseboards. Listen for scratching in walls or ceilings at night. Mouse droppings are about 3 to 6 mm long with pointed ends. Rat droppings are larger, around 12 to 18 mm, with blunt ends. Rats also dig burrows near foundations, sheds and decks.
Common signs we find on Hamilton-area inspections:
- Droppings in kitchen cupboards, behind appliances, in basements and garages
- Chewed food packaging, paper or insulation
- Scratching or scurrying at night in walls, ceilings or the attic
- Nesting material made from shredded paper, fabric or insulation
- Burrows along foundations, retaining walls, sheds or garden beds (usually rats)
- Pets staring at or pawing at one spot on a wall
Not sure which one you have? Read Mice vs Rats: How to Tell Which One You Have.
How does professional mouse control work?
Professional mouse control starts with finding where the mice are nesting and travelling, not just where you saw one. A licensed technician places professional-grade rodent control products in tamper-resistant stations along those routes, then returns to rebait and check activity. You also get a list of the gaps and food sources to fix.
Mice can squeeze through openings about the size of a dime (roughly 6 mm). A single pair can produce several litters a year. That’s why a few store-bought traps rarely end the problem. See Why You’re Still Seeing Mice After Setting Traps.
How is rat control different from mouse control?
Rats are larger, more cautious and often nest outside. Rat control focuses more on the exterior: burrows along foundations, sheds, decks, retaining walls and garbage areas. Rats can avoid new objects at first, so station placement and follow-up monitoring matter. They also need bigger openings, roughly the size of a quarter.
Rats are a frequent problem around older Hamilton properties, laneways, garages and multi-unit buildings near shared garbage storage. If you see burrows or larger droppings, mention it when you call so the technician can bring the right equipment. More detail: How to Identify a Rat Infestation in Downtown Hamilton Properties.
What happens during a mice or rat control visit?
- Inspection. The technician checks the interior and exterior for droppings, rub marks, burrows, nests and entry points around foundations, pipes, utility lines, garage doors and vents.
- Treatment plan. You get an explanation of where activity is concentrated, where stations will go, and the price before work starts.
- Station placement. Professional-grade rodenticide goes in secure, tamper-resistant stations where appropriate. Placement takes children and pets into account.
- Prevention recommendations. You get a short list of openings to seal and attractants to remove, such as pet food, bird seed, open garbage and clutter.
- Follow-up and rebait visits. Depending on your plan, the technician returns to check bait consumption, replenish stations and confirm activity is declining.
- Sealing entry points. Once activity is under control, exterior gaps should be sealed.
How much does mice or rat control cost?
Mice and rat control from Elite Pest & Wildlife typically costs $279 to $549 plus HST. A single treatment visit is at the lower end. Plans with more visits, or the one-year warranty option for mice, are at the higher end. Your technician confirms the price before any work starts. See our pest control and wildlife removal price guide.
Is there a warranty on mouse control?
Yes. A one-year warranty is available as an option on mouse control. It’s included in the higher-priced mouse plan, so ask for it when you book. Warranty coverage depends on following the technician’s prevention advice, such as removing food sources and sealing gaps.
Is rodent treatment safe for kids and pets?
Yes, when products are applied by a licensed technician according to the label. Our technicians use secure, tamper-resistant stations where rodenticide is appropriate. They place them away from where children and pets can reach, and explain any precautions for your home before leaving. Tell us about pets when you book.
Should I seal entry holes right away?
Not before treatment. Sealing gaps while mice or rats are still living inside can trap them in walls and ceilings, which can lead to more damage and odours. It’s usually better to control the active rodents first, then seal exterior gaps as part of long-term prevention. Your technician will tell you when it’s time.
Why do mice keep coming back every fall?
Mice move indoors in fall looking for warmth and food, especially once nights drop below freezing. Treatment removes the mice already inside. It can’t stop new mice from using unsealed gaps. Homes with stone or rubble foundations, common in older Hamilton neighbourhoods, often have more openings. Sealing those gaps is what breaks the yearly cycle.
Read more: How to Prevent Mice From Entering Through Hamilton’s Old Stone Foundations and Mice in Hamilton Homes: Why They’re So Common in Fall and Winter.
What damage can mice and rats cause?
Rodents gnaw constantly to keep their teeth worn down. They chew through insulation, stored belongings, wood, plastic and electrical wiring. Exposed wiring is a fire risk. Droppings and urine contaminate food and surfaces. See The Dangers of Rodents Chewing Wires and Insulation and What to Do If You Find Rodent Droppings.
Areas we serve for mice and rat control
- City of Hamilton: Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, Flamborough, Binbrook, Mount Hope, Glanbrook
- Halton: Burlington, Oakville
Why homeowners choose Elite Pest & Wildlife
- Licensed and insured technicians
- Serving Hamilton since 2019, led by an owner with more than 15 years in the pest control industry
- Professional-grade products not sold in stores
- Tamper-resistant stations for homes with kids and pets
- A one-year warranty option on mouse control
- Clear prevention advice, not just bait
- Residential and commercial service
Ready to get rid of mice or rats? Call (289) 799-8718 or book online.
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Mice and rat control from Elite Pest & Wildlife typically costs $279 to $549 plus HST. A single treatment visit is at the lower end. Plans with more visits, or the one-year warranty option for mice, are at the higher end. Your technician confirms the price before work starts. See our full price guide.
Yes. A one-year warranty is available as an option on mouse control, as part of the higher-priced mouse plan. Ask for it when you book. To keep your home protected, follow the technician’s advice on removing food sources and sealing the gaps mice use to get in.
It usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks for mouse activity to drop significantly as mice encounter the treatment. Larger infestations, plenty of other food, or open entry points can stretch that timeline. Rebait visits let the technician confirm the population is declining.
It depends on the size of the colony, where they’re nesting, and how much other food is available. Some properties improve quickly. Established outdoor colonies can need several follow-up visits. Removing food sources such as bird seed and open garbage speeds things up.
Traps catch individual mice. They rarely reach the whole population or fix the gaps letting new mice in. Professional service looks at nesting areas, travel routes and entry points together, which is what stops the problem coming back.
Yes. We treat homes, garages, sheds, rental properties and commercial buildings.