Rodent Control in Palatine
Inspection-Led Removal for Homes & Businesses
Effective rodent control starts by determining whether mice or rats are present, where they’re active, and how they’re entering the structure. Aerex Pest Control begins with an inspection, then recommends targeted trapping, baiting, and entry-point measures based on the conditions found.
We provide rodent removal for homes and businesses in Palatine, Illinois, and throughout the Greater Chicago Metro Area. Signs such as droppings, gnaw marks, unusual odors, nesting material, or sounds in walls can indicate activity before a rodent is seen.
House mice and Norway rats are frequently involved in Illinois building infestations, food contamination, and related public health concerns. Professional assessment can reveal the extent of an infestation and the access points that traps alone may not address.
Request a free estimate for your Palatine property by calling (847) 255-8888. We can arrange a professional rodent assessment for your home or business.
Our Rodent Inspection & Treatment Process
Our technicians examine droppings, gnaw marks, nesting material, rub marks, and other evidence rodents leave behind. We also look for potential entry points and identify the type of rodent affecting the property. This distinction matters because mice and rats have different activity patterns and access needs.
Inspection findings show where activity is occurring and which control measures fit the building. We may use strategic trapping and baiting to address active rodents, evaluating indoor evidence alongside exterior access conditions rather than treating a sighting as an isolated event.
Trapping and baiting address current activity, while entry-point work addresses how rodents get inside. Considering both allows us to develop a property-specific plan without recommending treatment unsupported by the evidence.
Rodent Exclusion & Prevention
Rodents can return when openings into a building remain accessible. We recommend exclusion measures and seal identified entry points as part of our rodent control approach, prioritizing physical barriers before chemical options.
Conditions around a property can also influence ongoing activity. Accessible food, water, and sheltered nesting areas may support rodents near a building, so prevention should address these conditions as well as structural openings. Active control and access correction serve separate but connected roles in the plan.
Targeted Methods with Controlled Product Placement
We select methods designed to minimize pesticide use while providing long-term protection. Natural deterrents, targeted trapping, and physical exclusion may address rodent activity without unnecessary chemical treatment.
When baiting is appropriate, we use products registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and place bait in tamper-resistant stations to control access. Because product placement doesn’t prevent rodents from entering, baiting remains one targeted part of a broader control plan.
Residential & Commercial Rodent Removal
Rodent pressure, entry points, and treatment needs vary by property. Homes and commercial buildings may have different usage patterns, interior conditions, and exterior access concerns, so we adapt our assessment and control measures rather than applying a standard setup.
A professional entomologist helps us design customized treatment plans for each infestation. We also offer customizable maintenance plans for ongoing pest-control needs after active rodent removal. The appropriate plan depends on the evidence and conditions identified at the property.
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Training & Experience Behind Our Service
We’re a family-owned and operated company founded in 1948, with more than 70 years of pest-management experience. Our technicians train under the guidance of Dr. George Rotramel, a leading American entomologist, supporting the careful identification and treatment planning rodent concerns require.
Our technicians are certified through the Illinois Department of Public Health. Aerex Pest Control also holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, providing third-party confirmation of our business standing.
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"Knowledgeable and efficient service."Very knowledgeable and efficient service. Great on the phone and got someone out right away to spray for mosquitos and ticks. Would recommend to anyone wanting great service; this is the best company used in the Chicagoland area.- TRJ Fitness And Performance
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"Professional and effective pest control."Aerex Pest Control has always been an excellent resource for our home pest control. They are professional and effective whether dealing with ants, bugs, spiders, or mice. Highly recommend them.- Mac Family
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"Highly recommend Aerex."I always use Aerex when I have a pest control problem. They scheduled an appointment for the next day, identified the issue (I thought it was ants, but I was wrong), and immediately provided the solution. I would recommend Aerex to everyone with a pest issue.- J “Junior” Freedman
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"Smart, thorough, and very nice."Aerex Pest Control has been our go-to for 25 years. The team is smart, thorough, and very nice. Highly recommend their services!- Barrie Earhart
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"Personable and detail-oriented service."Aerex Pest Control provided exceptional service. They were on time, personable, and extremely detail-oriented. Noticed a water tank leak we hadn't seen. Their vigilance and professionalism are greatly appreciated. Highly recommend!- Barb Maloney
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"Today’s service was great."Mark arrived early after calling to let me know we could start earlier if that worked with my schedule, it did. He was friendly and thorough.- Meredith C.
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"Reliable, available, effective."Mike is very friendly, cooperative. He knows our house well as to where there are concerns for critter control. We are very happy with Aerex.- Judith N.
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"Mike is the best."Mike showed up on time and was friendly with our crazy dogs and familiar with the house, even though he hasn’t been here in a while. Can’t ask for more for a semi-annual service and serviceman.- Cissy G.
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Get a Property-Specific Rodent Assessment
A professional assessment can identify the rodent involved, signs of active infestation, and potential access points. We provide free estimates for residential and commercial rodent removal, then plan treatment around the conditions we find.
Request your free estimate through our contact form or call (847) 255-8888 to arrange rodent control for your Palatine home or business.
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