How do professionals get rid of rats and mice in NYC?
Why exclusion beats trapping alone — the professional approach to rodents in New York City homes and buildings.
Quick answer: Professionals get rid of rats and mice by combining exclusion (sealing the entry points rodents use) with targeted trapping and baiting and removing food and harborage — not by setting a few traps and hoping. New York Exterminating provides rodent control & exclusion across all five boroughs, led by an ACE.
Why trapping alone fails
Traps and bait reduce the rodents that are already inside, but if the gaps they enter through stay open, new ones simply follow. That is why the professional standard is exclusion-first: find and seal entry points (gaps as small as a quarter for mice), then knock down the active population, then remove what is attracting them. The CDC and EPA both stress prevention and safe bait use over spreading poison around.
Rats vs. mice
They are handled differently — rats are neophobic (wary of new objects) and need bigger exclusion work; mice are curious and breed faster indoors. Correct ID drives the plan. Curious which you have? See our NYC rodent data study.
Our approach
Inspection and ID, exclusion (sealing gaps, door sweeps, vent screening), targeted control, and tamper-resistant stations where appropriate — documented, with no long-term contract. See rodent control & exclusion.
Rodent control FAQ
What is the fastest way to get rid of mice?
Combine immediate trapping with sealing entry points the same week — trapping alone leaves the door open for more.
Is rodent bait safe around pets and kids?
When used by a professional in tamper-resistant stations and placed correctly, exposure is controlled. We prioritize exclusion to reduce reliance on bait.
Do you seal entry points?
Yes — exclusion is the core of lasting rodent control, not an add-on.
Why New Yorkers choose NYE
Led by an ACE
Overseen by Jorge Bedoya, an Associate Certified Entomologist (ESA).
No contracts
One thorough treatment with an optional 50%-off verification visit.
Elimination, not spraying
Resistance-aware methods that target the source.
Licensed & local
NYSDEC Reg. #15140, all five boroughs since 2010. Bilingual.
Backed by science, not guesswork. Led by Jorge Bedoya, ACE, credentialed by the Entomological Society of America.
Rats or mice? Let us seal them out.
ACE-led, no contracts, all five boroughs — same-day options. English or Spanish.
Reviewed by Jorge Bedoya, Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE), New York Exterminating. For information only; for advice on your situation, contact a licensed professional.
