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Mice and rats aren’t just disgusting—they’re dangerous intruders that threaten your family’s health and safety. Every day they remain, they cause more damage to your property.
At Attic Fanatics, we specialize in complete rodent extermination services designed specifically for Toms River homes. Our local technicians understand the unique challenges of rodent control in Ocean County’s coastal environment.
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Toms River’s mature tree canopy and suburban landscape create the perfect environment for squirrels to thrive – unfortunately, often at your expense. Our local technicians regularly address these squirrel-related issues in Toms River homes:
Mice and rats cause incredible damage once they move in. Their constantly growing incisor teeth need continuous gnawing, and your home’s wiring, insulation, and structural materials become their chew toys. We’ve seen countless cases of rodents chewing through electrical wiring, creating serious fire hazards that put Toms River families at risk. They tear apart insulation to build their nests, dramatically reducing your home’s energy efficiency and driving up heating and cooling costs. Even your personal belongings aren’t safe—rodents will chew through stored clothing, family heirlooms, and important documents. The longer they remain, the more extensive and expensive the damage becomes.
Beyond property damage, rodents introduce significant health risks to your household. Their droppings and urine contain pathogens that can cause serious illnesses, including Hantavirus, Salmonellosis, and Leptospirosis. These contaminants become airborne when disturbed, allowing family members to inhale dangerous particles without realizing it. Rodents also carry parasites like fleas and ticks that can spread to pets and humans, potentially introducing additional diseases like Lyme disease. For households with allergy sufferers or asthma patients, rodent dander and waste particles can trigger severe respiratory reactions. Many Toms River homeowners don’t realize the extent of these health threats until someone in the family becomes ill.
What starts as a single mouse or rat quickly becomes a full-blown infestation. Rodents are prolific breeders—a female mouse can produce up to 10 litters per year with 5-6 young per litter. That means one mouse can potentially create a population of 60 offspring in just twelve months. Rats are similarly productive, with females capable of having 4-7 litters annually, each containing 8-12 young. Their offspring reach sexual maturity in as little as 5-6 weeks, creating an exponential population explosion in your home. This remarkable reproductive capacity means that seeing one rodent likely indicates many more hiding within your walls, attic, and crawl spaces.
Rodents are primarily nocturnal, becoming most active precisely when your family is trying to sleep. The scratching, scurrying, and gnawing sounds in your walls and ceilings aren’t just annoying—they’re robbing you of essential rest. Many Toms River homeowners report being startled awake by sudden noises or feeling constantly on edge due to unpredictable rodent activities. The psychological impact of sharing your home with these pests shouldn’t be underestimated. The stress of wondering where they might appear next or what damage they’re causing behind your walls takes a toll on your quality of life and peace of mind.
We begin with a thorough examination of your entire property to understand the full scope and severity of your rodent problem. Our trained technicians inspect your attic, crawl spaces, basement, garage, and home exterior to identify all rodent entry points, nesting areas, and travel pathways. We look for droppings, gnaw marks, grease stains along baseboards, urine stains visible under UV light, and other telltale signs of rodent activity. We assess the extent of any damage to your insulation, wiring, and structural elements. This detailed inspection process allows us to identify the species involved (different rodents require different control strategies) and develop a customized extermination plan that addresses your specific situation.
Based on our findings, we create a comprehensive plan tailored to your home’s unique circumstances. We consider factors like the type of rodents present, the severity of the infestation, potential entry points, and any structural vulnerabilities specific to your property. We explain our findings and recommendations in clear, straightforward language, providing transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Our approach combines immediate elimination measures with long-term prevention strategies to ensure complete resolution of your rodent problem. We take the time to answer all your questions and address any concerns before beginning treatment, ensuring you understand each aspect of our process.
We implement a multi-faceted approach to rodent elimination that targets the existing population while preventing new intruders. We strategically place commercial-grade trapping systems in areas of high rodent activity, focusing on their established travel routes for maximum effectiveness. For severe infestations, we may supplement trapping with limited use of tamper-resistant bait stations placed in carefully selected locations inaccessible to children and pets. Our technicians monitor and adjust these control measures regularly, safely removing captured rodents and ensuring continuous pressure on the remaining population. This systematic approach ensures we reach even the most elusive rodents hiding deep within your home’s structure.
Eliminating current rodents is only effective if you prevent new ones from entering. Our technicians perform thorough exclusion work, identifying and sealing all potential entry points around your home. We pay special attention to areas where utilities enter your home, gaps around doors and windows, roof intersections, foundation cracks, and vents. We use professional-grade materials like steel wool, metal flashing, hardware cloth, and specialized sealants that rodents cannot chew through. Our exclusion work is meticulous and thorough, as we know that mice can squeeze through openings as small as a dime, while rats need only a quarter-sized gap to gain entry. This comprehensive sealing process creates an effective barrier against future rodent invasions.
Once the rodents are gone, we address the contamination and damage they’ve left behind. We remove soiled insulation, nesting materials, and accumulated droppings that pose health risks. We thoroughly sanitize affected areas with professional-grade disinfectants that neutralize odors and eliminate disease-causing pathogens. We can replace damaged insulation to restore your home’s energy efficiency and repair compromised ductwork, wiring, and other affected components. For extensive damage, we coordinate with specialized contractors to ensure complete restoration. This sanitization process is crucial for eliminating the health hazards associated with rodent infestations and removing scent markers that might attract new rodents.
We provide long-term protection through preventative measures and strategic monitoring. We install and maintain tamper-resistant monitoring stations around your property’s perimeter to provide early warning of any new rodent activity. We offer practical recommendations for making your property less attractive to rodents, such as proper food storage, waste management practices, and landscape modifications. For complete peace of mind, we offer ongoing maintenance programs with scheduled inspections and preventative treatments to keep your Toms River home permanently rodent-free. Our comprehensive follow-up ensures that your rodent problem doesn’t return, protecting your investment in a clean, healthy home.
Our reputation is built on successful rodent extermination throughout Ocean County:
“I was horrified to find rat droppings in my kitchen cabinets. The Attic Fanatics team not only eliminated the rats but showed me exactly how they were getting in and what was attracting them. Their knowledge and professionalism were impressive, and six months later, we’re still rodent-free.” — Michael from Silverton
Our rodent extermination services cover the entire Toms River area, including
We also serve nearby communities including Beachwood, South Toms River, Pine Beach, Island Heights, Lavallette, and Seaside Heights.
We offer rapid response times for Toms River rodent problems, typically scheduling initial inspections within 24-48 hours. For severe infestations or situations where rodents have entered living spaces, we provide same-day emergency service when possible. The complete extermination process usually takes 7-14 days, depending on the severity of the infestation and the complexity of your home’s structure.
Absolutely. We prioritize your family’s safety in everything we do. Our primary approach focuses on exclusion and trapping rather than widespread use of rodenticides. When baits are necessary, we use them exclusively in tamper-resistant stations securely placed in locations inaccessible to children and pets. We’ll provide clear safety instructions for the duration of treatment and ensure you understand any precautions needed.
Unlike general pest control companies, we specialize in comprehensive rodent management and attic restoration. Our technicians receive extensive training specifically in rodent behavior, biology, and control techniques. We don’t just set a few traps and leave—we address the entire problem from elimination to exclusion to sanitization. Our local expertise means we understand the unique construction styles of Toms River homes and the specific rodent pressures in Ocean County. We treat your home as if it were our own, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to permanent solutions.
Most standard homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover damage caused by rodents, as it’s typically considered preventable through proper maintenance. However, if rodents cause a secondary issue like an electrical fire or water damage from chewed pipes, those resulting damages may be covered. We can provide detailed documentation of all rodent damage we discover, which can be helpful for insurance claims or for demonstrating the value of preventative measures.
Don’t let squirrels damage your home and threaten your family’s health and safety. AtticFanatics provides fast, effective, and permanent squirrel control solutions throughout Toms River.
Our comprehensive service includes thorough inspection, customized treatment, complete exclusion work, sanitization, and ongoing protection. We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee and warranties on our exclusion services.
Our Rodent Control Guarantee:
Call (609) 834-3401 today for your free rodent inspection and take the first step toward a clean, safe, rodent-free home!
