Rodent Control & Exterminating on Long Island

Q: What does your sanitation service include?

Our sanitation service covers removal of visible droppings and surface cleaning/disinfection in accessible areas (for example: basement floors, crawlspace surfaces, garage areas, and other reachable spots). If insulation is contaminated, it’s a separate remediation step. We can point you to a couple local companies' customers have used, or you can use your own contractor.

Is Your Property Infested with Rodents?

Servicing Nassau County | Western Suffolk County

Hearing scratching in the walls or seeing signs of mice or rats in your Long Island home or business? In most cases, there’s more activity hidden out of sight—and it won’t go away on its own. Rodents can contaminate surfaces, damage wiring, and create ongoing problems if the source isn’t addressed.

At EM Pest Control, we don’t just set traps and leave. We provide mice and rat control for homes and businesses across Nassau County and Western Suffolk. Our service focuses on inspection, trapping or baiting, entry point sealing, and follow-up protection to help stop current activity and reduce the chance of rodents coming back.

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How Do You Get Rid of Mice or Rats Long-Term?

Getting rid of rodents isn’t just about removing the mice or rats you see. Long-term rodent control depends on finding how they are getting in, removing active activity, and reducing the conditions that allow the problem to continue.

Most rodent problems come back because entry points are left open. When openings around the foundation, siding, doors, utility lines, vents, or garage areas are not corrected, new rodents can enter even after trapping or baiting.

A proper rodent control plan may include:

Identifying where rodents are entering the structure
Eliminating active rodent activity
Sealing accessible entry points to help prevent re-entry
Addressing conditions that attract rodents
Monitoring activity to make sure the issue is improving

This is why trapping or baiting alone usually does not solve a rodent problem long-term. Without identifying and sealing entry points, mice or rats may continue to get inside or return later.

Signs of a Rodent Infestation

If you're hearing scratching in the walls, finding droppings, or noticing damage around the home, there is usually more going on than a single mouse or rat. Rodent activity often builds quietly behind walls, in attics, garages, and storage areas before homeowners realize how established it is.

Scratching in walls or ceilings — often caused by rodents moving through wall voids or attic spaces
Droppings in kitchens, pantries, basements, or garages — one of the clearest signs of active rodent presence
Gnaw marks on wood, wires, insulation, or food packaging — rodents constantly chew to wear down their teeth
Musty or foul odors in enclosed areas — can point to nesting or hidden rodent activity
More activity at night — rodents are often most active after dark when the home is quiet

Rodent problems usually come down to access, food, and shelter—once rodents find a way in and a reason to stay, activity will continue until those entry points are addressed.

You can also learn more about the common rodents found on Long Island.

Mouse Droppings

Size: Grain of rice (1/4")
Shape: Pointed ends
Location: Scattered in multiple areas

Rat Droppings

Size: Olive pit or bean (3/4")
Shape: Blunt / rounded ends
Location: Grouped in concentrated areas

Gnaw Marks & Damage

Rodent teeth never stop growing. Look for rough wood shavings, chewed wires, or shredded insulation near the floor, garage, or attic.

How Mice & Rats Enter Your Home or Business

Mice and rats are opportunists that exploit small structural gaps to get inside. During an inspection, we look for the specific weak points that allow them to enter and re-enter.

Foundation Vents and Crawlspace Openings

Common Rodents: Norway Rats, House Mice, Deer Mice

Rodents use damaged, loose, or unprotected foundation vents as easy access points into crawl spaces and lower areas of the structure. Once inside, they can move upward into walls, basements, and other concealed spaces.

Technician's Insight: "Standard insect screen is not designed to stop rodents. Mice and rats can chew through weak screening or push through damaged vents. We use heavy-gauge exclusion materials that allow airflow while helping block rodent entry."

Long-term rodent control depends on identifying and sealing accessible rodent entry points—not just removing the mice or rats already inside. For more on long-term protection, see our guide on rodent prevention for Long Island homes.

Rodent Control for Long Island Businesses

Rodent activity can quickly become a serious issue for businesses. Mice and rats can affect sanitation, damage materials, create odor issues, and hurt customer, tenant, or employee confidence if activity is seen inside or around the property.

EM Pest Control provides commercial rodent control for businesses in Nassau County and Western Suffolk, including:

Restaurants and food service businesses
Offices and professional buildings
Retail stores and shopping centers
Warehouses and storage facilities
Apartment buildings and multi-family properties
Funeral homes
Medical and healthcare offices
Schools and daycare facilities
Property management accounts

For commercial properties, our focus is not only reducing active rodent activity, but also helping identify the conditions that allow the problem to continue. This may include exterior pressure, storage areas, dumpster areas, utility rooms, loading zones, shared walls, or gaps around doors and service lines.

We work with business owners, property managers, and staff to create a practical rodent control plan that may include service visits, monitoring, exterior protection, exclusion recommendations, and ongoing support when needed.

Need rodent control for your business? Contact EM Pest Control to schedule a commercial rodent inspection.

Inspection & Entry Point Check

We look for where rodents are active, where they’re nesting, and how they’re getting into the structure.

Traps for Active Rodents

We place traps in key areas where rodents are moving to bring activity down and target the problem directly.

Bait Stations

Tamper-resistant bait stations are placed in targeted locations to help control rodent activity.

Rodent Bait

We use professional bait, including options designed to reduce ongoing activity and help limit reproduction.

Entry Point Sealing (Exclusion)

We locate and seal accessible entry points using materials designed to help keep rodents from getting back inside.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

We track activity and adjust placement or treatment as needed to make sure the problem is actually being controlled.

Fast & Reliable Rodent Exterminators Near You

We provide rodent control services across Nassau County and parts of Suffolk County, including Babylon, Wyandanch, Lindenhurst, Huntington, Melville, and Amityville.

If you’re searching for a mouse or rat exterminator near me, our team provides targeted solutions based on your specific situation.

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Why Choose EM Pest Control

We Fix the Problem at the Source

We don’t just come in, spray, and leave. We look for how pests are getting in—gaps, cracks, moisture spots, and the small areas most people never notice—so we can stop the problem where it actually starts.

Family-Owned Company

We’re a family-owned business, and our name is on every job. That means we take the work personally and treat your home with the same care and attention we’d want for our own.

Local to Long Island

We work in Long Island homes every day, including basements, crawl spaces, older siding, and tight property lines, so we know where pest problems usually begin and what actually works here.

Clear, Simple Communication

You’ll always know who’s coming, when they’re coming, and what was done. We explain everything the same way we would to a neighbor—straight, simple, and easy to understand.

Reliable and Consistent

Your appointment time matters to us. We show up when we say we will, and if anything needs to shift, we reach out beforehand so there are no surprises.

Targeted Treatments That Work

We treat the areas pests actually use—like cracks, gaps, entry points, wall voids, and travel paths—so the service is focused and effective instead of spraying everything without a plan.

Respect for Your Home

We take care while we’re in your space. Boot covers on, equipment clean, and everything left exactly the way we found it.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If something needs more attention after a visit, we come back and take care of it at no charge. Our goal is to solve the problem and give you peace of mind, not just complete a service.

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“If ever I have a rodent issue I call and they’re usually able to accommodate me either the same or next day. In addition to being friendly they are professional and sure to eradicate any past or potential future pest issues.”

Latoya H.

Uniondale, NY

"Excellent service. Fair and honest price. Took his time to explain everything required."

Frank F.

Port Washington, NY

“After months of home remedies, sprays, and traps, I finally called the professionals—and I’m so glad I did. Devin was polite, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. I only wish I’d done it sooner, and I haven’t seen any pest activity since.”

T. Grum

Uniondale, NY

Pricing depends on the level of activity and the amount of exclusion work needed. Many homeowners choose plans that include sealing entry points to prevent repeat problems.

Absolutely. EM Pest Control prioritizes the safety of your family and pets. When bait is needed, our technicians use professional tamper-resistant bait stations placed in protected locations, such as exterior areas, secured crawl spaces, or attics, to help reduce access by children and pets. For some indoor situations, we may use trapping and exclusion methods instead of bait depending on the activity and conditions.

We locate common rodent entry points and seal accessible gaps as part of the service. If we find areas that require carpentry or structural repair beyond pest-related sealing, we’ll point them out and recommend next steps.

Our sanitation service covers removal of visible droppings and surface cleaning/disinfection in accessible areas (for example: basement floors, crawlspace surfaces, garage areas, and other reachable spots). If insulation is contaminated, it’s a separate remediation step. We can point you to a couple local companies' customers have used, or you can use your own contractor.

While store-bought traps may catch a few individuals, they rarely solve the underlying problem. For example, steel wool does not stop rodents. Mice and rats will pull it out to gain access to your property and will deteriorate over time.

Our technicians use exclusion materials designed to hold up better than steel wool and help block rodent access. We are trained to find hidden entry points that DIY attempts often miss, providing a more complete long-term solution instead of a temporary fix.

At EM Pest Control, we stand out due to our commitment to permanent, guaranteed results through our proven Exclusion program. We move beyond simple trapping by prioritizing sealing, removal, and sanitation. Our focus is on long-term prevention and peace of mind, ensuring your home or business is secure against future invasions, all backed by professional expertise and monitoring.

If you hear scratching in the walls or ceiling, avoid blocking holes right away before the activity is inspected. Mice or rats may still be inside, and sealing openings too early can trap them in wall voids. A professional rodent inspection can help identify whether the noise is caused by mice, rats, squirrels, or another pest, then determine where they are entering.

Proudly Serving Nassau County & Western Suffolk

Mice & Rat Exterminators on Long Island

Is Your Property Infested with Rodents?

Servicing Nassau County | Western Suffolk County

How Do You Get Rid of Mice or Rats Long-Term?