New Mexico is home to various commensal Rodent pests, including Deer and House Mice, as well as Norway, Roof and Pack Rats. These creatures can easily invade your home, causing damage to structures, food, furniture and wiring! 

Did you know that roughly 20% of all house fires are caused by Rodent activity?

Rats in particular, are adept climbers  and have been known to climb vertical surfaces with ease! In fact, a Rat is able to squeeze through very narrow openings, some as small as half an inch!! Mice in comparison being much smaller, are still able to squeeze through tiny openings as small as a quarter of an inch!! 

This is why it is essential to make sure your home is properly sealed to prevent these kinds of entries! 

Rodents can carry diseases such as Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, Lyme's Disease and even the Bubonic Plague which can severely affect human and pet health! If they die within the wall voids, it can cause a super unplesant smell for a few weeks and can lead to an influx of fly activity which invites both Insect pests and contaminants into your home!

Their droppings and urine can instantly contaminate food and sensitive surfaces with bacterias like E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause some serious food poisoning! The dander in their fur can also pollute the air in your home making it crucial to address any sightings, or infestations quickly! 

At Insect Deflect, we prioritize safe and effective rodent control methods! 

With an arsenal of mouse and rat traps to choose from, we also use our vast knowledge of rodent behavior to inspect and identify entry points and potential harborage areas to point out to be remedied. Some are simple fixes, like trimming an overgrown tree, sealing a vent on the side of a home, or getting a well fitted weathering strip for a garage door!

Insect Deflect does not perform any structural modifications to any building and we do not do exclusion services, but will recommend someone in need of this to a reputable company that does such services for assistance. 

We utilize weighted rodent bait stations in severe situations, ensuring that the bait inside is secure and not accessible to humans or pets. We also use a non anti-coagulant rodenticide to minimize the risk of secondary poisoning to wildlife!

*We respect the local ecosystem and will not target specific species during our pest control efforts. Our goal is to provide effective solutions for immediate threats to homes, or human safety, while maintaining balance and harmony with nature!

Insect Deflect does not provide any services for any kind of Squirrels (aboreal or ground dwelling) Prarie Dogs, Kangaroo Mice (or other protected mouse species) Gophers, Marmots, Beavers, Muskrats, or Chipmunks of any kind. 

We also do not perform any type of critter control for creatures like skunks, opossums, raccoons, bats, or birds.*