Rodent Control
in Parkersburg, WV
Say Goodbye to Sleepless Nights and Rodent Worries
The scratching in the walls. Droppings in the pantry. The unsettling dash of a rodent across the kitchen floor. When these intruders invade, your home no longer feels safe. Beyond stress, rodents bring serious risks—chewed wires that can spark fires, contaminated food that spreads illness, and structural damage that drains your wallet.
At Stryker Pest Control, we know how disruptive this can be for Parkersburg families. As a local, family-owned company, we provide proven rodent control solutions that remove the problem and keep them from coming back. Our team is here to restore comfort, protect your health, and make your home feel secure again.
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Rodents
Rodents aren’t just a nuisance. Left unchecked, they multiply at alarming rates, turning a small problem into a household crisis. Here’s what’s at stake if you wait too long:
- Costly Property Damage – Rodents chew through wires, insulation, drywall, and even plumbing. A single rat can cause electrical damage that costs thousands to repair.
- Severe Health Risks – Rats and mice are known carriers of more than 35 diseases, including salmonella, hantavirus, and leptospirosis. These pathogens spread through droppings, urine, and bites.
- Relentless Stress – Scratching, scurrying, foul odors, and the fear of seeing a rat in your kitchen make it impossible to feel at ease in your own home.
- Future Infestations
– Without preventative measures, rodents will always return. One female mouse can produce a dozen babies every few weeks, and those offspring begin breeding within two months.
The longer you wait, the worse the problem becomes. Acting quickly with professional help is the only way to truly protect your home, your health, and your sanity.
The Culprits in Parkersburg Homes
In Parkersburg and the surrounding Mid-Ohio Valley, a few types of rodents and burrowing pests cause the majority of household problems. Understanding what you’re dealing with is the first step toward finding a solution.
Mice: Small but Invasive
Mice may look harmless, but they are relentless intruders. Able to squeeze through openings as small as a dime, they make their way into pantries, basements, and attics with ease. Once inside, they breed rapidly, turning a single mouse into dozens within weeks. Their droppings contaminate food and surfaces, and their gnawing creates costly damage to furniture and wiring.
Signs you may have mice include:
• Small, dark droppings along baseboards or in cupboards.
• Chewed packaging in pantries and food storage areas.
• Scratching sounds in walls or ceilings, especially at night.
• Nests built from shredded fabric, paper, or insulation.
Rats: Larger and More Destructive
Rats are far more destructive than mice and bring greater health risks. The Norway rat, common in Parkersburg, can gnaw through wood, plastic, and even some metals. They contaminate food, spread disease, and create foul odors in crawl spaces, attics, and basements. Unlike house mice, rats are larger, stronger, and more aggressive, which makes professional intervention critical.
Signs of a rat infestation include:
• Larger droppings that are darker and more noticeable than mouse droppings.
• Grease marks on walls and floors from their fur rubbing against surfaces.
• Strong, musty odors in hidden areas.
• Gnawed containers, damaged insulation, or chewed wires.
Voles: Lawn Destroyers
Voles may not come into your kitchen, but they wreak havoc on your property. These small rodents live outside, chewing on plant roots, stripping tree bark, and creating shallow tunnels that ruin yards and gardens. Left unchecked, voles can kill young trees and damage expensive landscaping, leaving behind frustration and costly repairs.
Signs of vole activity include:
• Surface runways and shallow tunnels in grassy areas.
• Gnawed stems, tree bark, and plant roots.
• Garden plants that die suddenly without an obvious cause.
Moles: The Underground Pests
Though not technically rodents, moles deserve mention for the damage they cause to lawns and landscaping. Their extensive tunneling leaves spongy ground, raised ridges, and unsightly mounds of soil across yards. While moles feed primarily on insects, their tunnels often attract voles, which use them for shelter and cause additional plant damage.
Signs of mole activity include:
• Raised ridges or soil mounds throughout the lawn.
• Soft, uneven turf caused by tunneling.
• Patches of grass or plants dying from root disruption.
The Health Concerns Are Real
Rodents are not just an annoyance—they are a legitimate health hazard. The diseases they carry can affect anyone in your household, and some illnesses have long-term or even life-threatening consequences.
Some of the most concerning diseases spread by rodents include:
- Hantavirus – A severe respiratory illness transmitted by rodent droppings and urine.
- Salmonellosis – A bacterial infection spread through contaminated food.
- Leptospirosis – A bacterial disease that can cause liver or kidney damage.
- Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (LCMV) – Especially dangerous for pregnant women and their unborn children.
- Rat-Bite Fever – A painful illness spread through bites, scratches, or direct contact.
- Tularemia – A bacterial infection that can cause fever and swollen lymph nodes.
Children, the elderly, and pets are particularly vulnerable to these illnesses. This is why professional help is critical—store-bought traps and poisons rarely address the root of the problem, and DIY efforts often leave families exposed.
Why Homeowners Choose Stryker Pest Control
When rodents threaten your home, you want more than a quick fix. You want a solution you can trust, delivered by people who understand your concerns. That’s why so many families and businesses across Parkersburg turn to Stryker Pest Control.
Here’s why our customers recommend us again and again:
- Family-Owned with Local Roots – We live here, we work here, and we are committed to protecting our community in West Virginia and beyond.
- Local Expertise – Our team understands the unique rodent problems in the Mid-Ohio Valley, from riverside rat infestations to winter mice invasions.
- Safe, Proven Methods – Our techniques eliminate rodents while keeping your children and pets safe.
- Experienced Technicians – Every member of our staff is highly trained and prepared to handle even the toughest infestations.
- Comprehensive Pest Control Services – From rodents to termites, ants, bed bug infestations, and other pests, we provide complete solutions to protect your home.
- Reputation for Great Service – Licensed, insured, and backed by great reviews from local homeowners who trust us.
Choosing Stryker means choosing long-term protection. Our team will work hard to ensure your rodent problem is solved quickly and thoroughly while helping you prevent future pest issues before they grow out of control.
Our Rodent Control Process
Rodent control is not just about setting traps. It’s about understanding the problem, targeting it effectively, and making sure it doesn’t happen again. Our process is structured, reliable, and designed to give you lasting results.
Step 1 — Thorough Inspection
We begin with a detailed inspection of your home, searching for signs of activity, entry points, and potential nesting areas. By identifying the full scope of the infestation, we create a targeted plan that leaves nothing overlooked.
Step 2 — Customized Treatment
Based on our findings, we implement solutions that may include trapping, baiting, and eco-friendly methods. Every treatment is chosen for effectiveness and safety, so your family and pets remain protected.
Step 3 — Exclusion and Prevention
Eliminating rodents is only part of the solution. We seal entry points, identify vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations to keep rodents from returning. Prevention is the key to long-term success.
Step 4 — Ongoing Support
Our commitment does not end when the treatment is done. We provide follow-up visits, monitoring, and service programs that give you continued protection year-round.
Simple Steps to Reduce Your Risk
While professional treatment is the only way to fully eliminate an infestation, there are steps homeowners can take to discourage rodents between visits:
- Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and foundations.
- Store food in sealed containers and clean up crumbs promptly.
- Keep pet food stored off the floor.
- Reduce clutter in garages and basements where rodents hide.
- Maintain your yard by trimming shrubs and mowing the grass.
These measures help, but they are no substitute for professional control. Rodents are persistent, and without expert help, they almost always return.
Locations We Serve
Stryker Pest Control proudly provides rodent control services to families and businesses throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. Our service areas include:
Call Today to Take Back Your Home
Rodents won’t leave on their own. The longer they remain, the more damage they cause and the higher the risk to your family’s health. The good news is that you don’t have to live with the scratching, scurrying, and damage any longer.
Call Stryker Pest Control today at 614-928-3113 to schedule your rodent inspection in Parkersburg, WV. Let us help you reclaim your home with safe, proven solutions that work.
