Rodent Control Questions From Akron Homeowners
These are the questions we hear most from callers in Akron and around Summit County. Don't see your question? Call and ask it. The rodent guides go further on the fall mouse season and old basements.
Akron Rodent Control Questions and Answers
Are you an exterminator?
No. The inspection and the work are done by an independent, licensed company. The about page explains how a call works.
Who sets the price?
The company doing the work. It depends on the house, how big the problem is and how much sealing it needs. You hear the price before anything starts.
What areas do you cover?
Akron and its neighborhoods plus Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Barberton, Fairlawn, Tallmadge, Green and Hudson. See the service area list or call to check your address.
Does Summit County Public Health help with rats?
They take rat complaints, investigate, and can place bait in problem areas when they find signs. They don't bait for mice, and they don't treat inside private homes.
Who do I call about a neighbor's junk or trash drawing rats?
In the city of Akron, nuisance and housing complaints go through 311. Outside the city, Summit County Public Health handles housing complaints.
Is bait safe around my kids and dog?
Bait should only be in locked, tamper-resistant stations placed where kids and pets can't reach. Mention them when you call so the visit can be planned around them.
How long does it take to get rid of mice?
A small fall problem can quiet down in a couple of weeks. A long-running one in an older house takes longer. The rundown of a typical mouse job explains why.
Is there a guarantee?
If there is one, it belongs to the company doing the work. Ask about it before you agree to anything, and get it in writing.
Can a restaurant or landlord call?
Yes. Mention it's a business or rental property so the call goes to a company that handles commercial rodent work.