06/11/2026
Starting June 15, 2026, Evict A Pest, LLC will be 100% rodenticide-free.
After a detailed decision-making process that included reviewing current research and consulting with local wildlife and bird experts, we have decided to change the way we approach rodent control.
Let us be clear: mice and rats inside a home are not acceptable, and we remain fully committed to solving those problems. However, we believe we can provide the same level of protection for our customers without relying on rodenticides that can negatively impact local wildlife.
One of the biggest concerns with rodenticides is secondary poisoning. Rodents that consume these products can then be eaten by owls, hawks, foxes, and other predators. Research has shown that these predators can be harmed through this process, reducing the populations of the very animals that naturally help keep rodent numbers in check.
For example, a single owl may consume several rodents every night. Over the course of a year, one owl family can remove thousands of rodents from the environment. By protecting these natural predators, we support a healthier ecosystem and long-term rodent control.
We also recognize the growing concern surrounding Lyme disease, and it is something I have been researching extensively. Interestingly, it may also be connected to one of the unintended consequences of rodenticide use. White-footed mice are one of the primary reservoirs for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, and ticks can become infected after feeding on these mice. While Lyme disease is a complex issue with many contributing factors, maintaining balanced ecosystems and healthy predator populations may play an important role in limiting unchecked rodent populations.
It's important to note that white-footed mice are different from the common house mice typically found inside homes. However, the predators harmed by rodenticides do not distinguish between these species. When populations of owls, hawks, foxes, and other natural predators decline, their ability to help regulate wild rodent populations declines as well.
This decision reflects our commitment to providing effective, science-based pest management while minimizing unintended impacts on wildlife and the environment.
Moving forward, Evict A Pest will focus on exclusion, sanitation recommendations, trapping, habitat modification, and long-term prevention strategies to solve rodent problems without the use of rodenticides.
Protecting your home shouldn't come at the expense of the wildlife that helps protect our communities.
– Evict A Pest, LLC
