5-Star ★ Rodent Control Specialists Across Portland
Get Rid of Rat & Mice For Good In Portland
Don’t put up with rodents! Join the thousands of happy Portland homeowners who trust Croach® Pest Control to get rid of mice and rats and keep your family safe.
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Expert Rat & Mouse Control for Portland Homes
Rodents are among the biggest pest problems that Portland homeowners and businesses face. Rats and mice are quiet, fast, and destructive. They carry disease and are often active long before you ever see one. At Croach® Pest Control, we provide professional rodent control in Portland, OR, designed to remove active rodents, identify how they are getting inside, and keep you and your family safe.
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Mary Smith24 October 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kaylee did a nice job of updating me on the progress of the service. We really appreciate CROACH!Posted on Google
Vicki Petros23 October 2026Brandon is courteous and knowledgeable.Posted on Google
Laurie Bond20 October 2026Tony M always does an outstanding job at our home when he comes to do the pest control service. Tony is friendly, professional and sincere any time we get to chat with him when he is here. We appreciate Tony’s work and great attitude.Posted on Google
Jess Ramos12 October 2026Excellent job Tyler! We appreciate your work, all our pest control issues were addresse . Thanks much A+++!Posted on Google
Jennifer Gardner8 October 2026Excellent Costomer service!! Tony is amazing in the job he did. Very professional. Very kind. Good yo see him again.Posted on Google
John Futch7 October 2026Tyler did a great job and very knowledgeable!!! He’s very personable, respectful and answers any questions you may have…Posted on Google
Jana Sanchez3 October 2026Tyler serviced our home yesterday, he introduced himself and wanted to know if we had any concerns. He did a great job checked all box traps, checked eaves, he put together a plan to get rid of yellowjackets in a corner of house. He was very knowledgeable and answered several questions on slugs and spiders. He was very pleasant as both my husband and I were home during his service. Great job and professionalism.Posted on Google
Tim Palacios29 September 2026Very knowledgeable and friendly. Tyler detailed what he found on his round and what I could expect between now and the next visit. Very satisfied.Posted on Google
Sue Sanborn23 September 2026He was very friendly and let me know the status on pest control on my property. Thanks.Posted on Google
Tom Morse18 September 2026Derek did a great job. 5 stars for him.Posted on Google
Phil White16 September 2026Tony Menza of Croach provided a polite and professional service. If I require further professional assistance in regard to my beetle problems, it will be with Tony and Croach.Posted on Google
Jason Mellema16 September 2026Great tech. Very thorough and does a great job explaining.Posted on Google
Csa Hildum10 September 2026Great service, showed us the whole wall he sprayed for seasonal beetles. Always reminds us to keep pets in for 30 minutes after treatment. Great customer service!Posted on Google
Debbie Coryell4 September 2026Drew was quick and efficient.Posted on Google
Elaine Burr28 August 2026Brandon was great. He came when I thought it was canceled! He did everything very efficiently .He was friendly and listened to my concerns.
Why Are There So Many Rodents In Portland?
Like people, mice and rats are attracted to the natural elements in urban areas and the wide-open spaces in rural areas in and around Portland. The mild climate in the Portland area likewise encourages rapid rodent reproduction. Furthermore, an expanding human population and ongoing development ensure a plentiful supply of food and shelter for rodent pests.
Common Mice and Rats Around Portland
- Deer Mice are the primary carriers of Hantavirus. They nest in trees, fences, outdoor animal dens, and indoors in empty drawers, boxes, and clutter. An identifying feature is their two-toned tail.
- House Mice spread Salmonella, tapeworms, and other diseases. Like Pocket Mice (also common in Oregon), house mice are small, cautious, and sneaky. They survive on human-provided food and shelter, readily contaminating whatever might be in your pantry.
- Roof Rats are powerful jumpers and climbers. For this reason, they often nest up high and enter their habitat from branches and cables. Black-furred, they can reach over eighteen inches in length and have a tail longer than their body.
- Wharf Rats prefer to live amongst garbage or under concrete structures (i.e., sewers). Indoors, they stick to dark, low-traffic areas. Brown in color, they love to chew and can work their way through a material as hard as lead piping, causing significant damage to homes.
- Woodrats are among the dirtiest rat species. They line their nests with urine and feces, easily spreading disease. Several species of woodrat inhabit Oregon. Unlike most rats, some woodrats have furry tails.
Handle Rodent Problems Quickly To Stay Safe!
Rodents are not just unpleasant. They can damage your home, contaminate living areas, and create health concerns.
Rats and mice can:
- Contaminate food and surfaces, and ruin your belongings
- Spread disease through droppings, urine, saliva, and parasites
- Damage insulation, chew wiring, and create fire risks in your home
- Nest in crawl spaces, attics, garages, and wall voids
- Create unpleasant odors from urine, nesting, or dead rodents
The CDC notes that rodents can carry deadly diseases that spread to people through handling rodents, contact with droppings, urine, or saliva, rodent bites, contaminated air, and contaminated food. Some of these include murine typhus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and rat bite fever.
For Portland homeowners, quick action matters because the longer rodents have access to your home, the more damage and contamination they can create.
Store-bought traps may catch a rodent or two, but they rarely solve the full problem if rodents are still getting inside or finding food nearby. Rodent control is not just about removal. It is about inspection, exclusion, sanitation, and prevention.
The Croach® Rodent Control Process
Croach® Pest Control goes beyond quick fixes to deliver long-term rodent control solutions. We utilize Integrated Pest Management techniques to eliminate current rodent problems and prevent their recurrence.
Step 1: Thorough Inspections
Our highly trained technicians will perform a thorough inspection to assess which rodents are infesting your home and the extent of the damage they’ve done. We identify rodent activity, nesting areas, and entry points throughout your home.
Step 2: Trapping and Bait Stations
We focus on targeted baiting, trapping, and other eco-friendly extermination methods. Our technicians place the most effective traps along rodent travel routes, ensuring they stay our of your family’s way. They’ll also place bait stations around your home’s exterior before they can get inside your home.
Step 3: Exclusion
Removing a current rodent infestation isn't enough. We locate and seal entry points because even a hole the size of a dime can allow mice inside.
Step 4: Sanitization and Prevention
We identify conditions attracting rodents, such as food sources, clutter, or moisture issues. In some cases, it is necessary to replace the attic insulation, crawl space insulation, and vapor barrier. We are pleased to offer professional insulation installation services to customers in the Seattle & Portland areas.
Step 5: Ongoing Monitoring and Prevention
Rodent control often requires follow-up to ensure complete elimination and prevent reinfestation. Your Croach® technician will return quarterly to ensure that your mice or rat problem is resolved and proactively address any new risks.
Learn All About Rodent Control In Portland
The more you know about mice and rats, the better you can keep them out of your home. Here are some common questions our customers in Portland ask about our rodent control services:
Common rodent concerns include Norway rats, roof rats, house mice, and deer mice. Norway rats often stay lower to the ground, roof rats are strong climbers, house mice are common indoors, and deer mice may be associated with natural areas or outbuildings.
Rodents may enter through gaps around foundations, crawl space vents, garage doors, pipes, utility lines, rooflines, soffits, damaged screens, and doors that do not seal tightly.
Yes. Rodent droppings can pose health risks, especially when disturbed. Avoid sweeping or vacuuming dry droppings. Follow public health cleanup guidance or contact a professional.
Rodents are attracted to food, water, and shelter. Common attractants include garbage, compost, pet food, bird seed, chicken feed, fallen fruit, clutter, wood piles, crawl spaces, sheds, and leaks.
Yes. Rodents can damage insulation, wiring, ductwork, vapor barriers, stored belongings, food packaging, and structural materials. They can also contaminate surfaces with droppings and urine.
Keep Your Home Safe With Rodent Control
If you are seeing droppings, hearing scratching, finding chewed packaging, or noticing rodent activity around your home or business, do not wait for the problem to get worse. Croach® Pest Control has you covered with proven, eco-friendly rodent control solutions that deliver lasting results.
Call Croach® today at (503) 430-5974 or schedule an inspection online to discover why Portland homeowners choose Croach®.
Trusted Pest Control Near Portland, OR
Croach® Pest Control serves homes and businesses across the Portland metro area, the Willamette Valley, and Southwest Washington from our Beaverton office.
Our Beaverton Office
6160 SW Arctic Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005 | 503-430-5974 | Read Our Google Reviews
Portland Metro
Serving Portland, Beaverton, Clackamas, Estacada, Forest Grove, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, King City, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, Scappoose, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, West Linn, and Wilsonville.
Willamette Valley
Serving Albany, Corvallis, McMinnville, Newberg, Salem, and Woodburn.
Southwest Washington
Serving Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Longview, and Ridgefield.
Business Hours
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM
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OR Pest Control License #AG-L0167886CPA
OR Contractor Lic #254243
WA Pest Control License #65377
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