Rodent Control

Rodent Control in Philadelphia

Eco-Friendly Rat & Mouse Removal Backed by 30+ Years of Regional Experience

Rodents aren’t just a nuisance. Mice and rats can chew through wiring, contaminate kitchen surfaces, and create real stress for any household. When they show up in your Philadelphia home or business, you want a team that knows exactly what it’s dealing with. Newtown Termite & Pest Control has been protecting homes and businesses across the Greater Delaware Valley since 1993. That’s more than 85,000 properties served. As a family-owned company, we bring regional knowledge and genuine care to every inspection we perform.

We use eco-friendly products chosen with your family, pets, and the environment in mind. Our technicians can tell you if anyone needs to stay clear of treated areas until products dry, so there are no surprises. Every service starts with a free, no-obligation inspection and follows our three-step process: inspect, build a custom plan, and back our work with a service guarantee. If rodents come back after treatment, we come back too, at no extra charge.

Ready to get rid of rats or mice for good? Call (215) 565-8605 or reach out online to schedule your free rodent inspection in Philadelphia today.

Why Philadelphia Residents Choose Newtown Termite & Pest Control

More than 30 years of serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey means we’ve handled rodent problems in every kind of property this region produces. We lead with transparent, no-pressure pricing: a clear estimate before any work begins, and time to ask every question you have before committing to anything.

Third-party recognition reflects what our customers already know. We’re a BBB Accredited Business with a 4.6-star rating on Google Reviews, a 5.0 Exceptional rating on Thumbtack, and Top Rated status from HomeAdvisor. We’ve also earned the Angi Super Service Award in both 2023 and 2024. That recognition reflects a consistent track record across thousands of real service visits, not just a handful of good reviews.

When you call by midday Monday through Friday and you’re within 20 miles of our main office, same-day service is available for standard pest issues that don’t require special preparation. Our technicians are trained, courteous, and treat your home with the same respect they’d want for their own.

Start with a Free Rodent Inspection

Getting started costs nothing. Our free, no-obligation inspection means no cost, no pressure, and no commitment required. A trained technician can assess your property, explain what they find, and walk you through your options. You decide what makes sense for your situation. And if rodents return after treatment, our service guarantee means we’ll come back to re-treat affected areas at no additional charge. Call (215) 565-8605 or contact us online to schedule your inspection.

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Tell us what you are seeing and pick a time that works for you. We will line up a local technician and start with a free inspection to review your options.

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Why Rodent Pressure in Philadelphia Doesn’t Let Up

Philadelphia’s aging infrastructure, high-density construction, and year-round food sources, including restaurants, markets, and city waste, create conditions where rodent activity is a persistent reality, not a seasonal one. When construction displaces rats from one block, they move to adjacent residential streets. The city’s row homes and older buildings, with porous foundations and gaps around utility lines and rooflines, give rodents reliable entry points at multiple levels.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Vector Control responds to rat complaints at residences and public parks, but doesn’t cover mice inside homes. If you’re dealing with a mouse infestation indoors or any interior rodent problem, a private pest control provider is the path forward. Our team has been working in the Greater Delaware Valley since 1993 and is familiar with Philadelphia property types, from older row homes to newer construction, and how rodents move through each. Every treatment is tailored to the specific property in front of us.

Our Three-Step Rodent Control Process

Our process is straightforward, and we explain every step before we take it. Here’s what to expect when you call us for rodent and wildlife control.

Step 1: Free Inspection

A trained technician walks your full property, checking basements, attics, crawlspaces, garages, utility rooms, and the building exterior. We look for droppings, gnaw marks, greasy rub marks along baseboards and beams, nesting materials, and potential entry points where rodents are getting in.

Step 2: Custom Plan

Based on the likely species, where activity is concentrated, and your property’s layout, we build a plan specific to your situation. We walk you through the options, answer your questions, and provide upfront pricing with no pressure to decide on the spot.

Step 3: Treatment & Follow-Up

Our technicians work respectfully inside your space, explain what they’re doing as they go, and schedule follow-up visits to check traps and monitor for new activity. Products are selected with your family, pets, and the environment in mind, and we’ll explain what to expect before and after treatment. If rodents return between visits, our service guarantee means we come back to re-treat affected areas at no additional charge.

Rodent Species Common in the Philadelphia Area

Not all rodent problems are the same, and the right treatment depends on knowing which species you’re dealing with. Trap size, bait strategy, and placement all differ between rats and mice and even between rat species. Our technicians are trained to identify which species is present and explain it clearly before any plan is built.

House Mice
House mice are among the most common rodents found in Philadelphia kitchens, pantries, and basements. They can squeeze through openings as small as a dime and are drawn to warmth and food sources, making older homes particularly vulnerable.

Norway Rats
Norway rats tend to burrow along foundations and live under sheds, decks, or in sewer-connected areas before entering lower levels and storage spaces. They’re larger and more cautious than mice, which affects how traps are placed and how entry points are sealed.

Roof Rats
Roof rats travel along utility lines and nest in attics or upper stories. They’re present in parts of the Philadelphia area and require a different approach given their tendency to stay elevated.

Signs of a Rodent Infestation in Your Philadelphia Home

Rodent populations multiply quickly. Catching an infestation early can make resolution faster and less disruptive. These are the signs worth acting on rather than waiting to see if things improve on their own.

What to watch for:

Droppings along baseboards or inside cabinets are often the first sign of active rodent presence near food storage or travel routes
Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls, ceilings, or under floors, especially at night, indicate rodents moving through the structure
Gnaw marks on wiring, wood trim, or food packaging signal ongoing activity; lighter-colored marks are more recent
Nests made of shredded paper, insulation, or fabric in hidden corners indicate an established population, not a single animal passing through
Greasy rub marks along baseboards or beams are left by rats repeatedly traveling the same routes

DIY efforts that address one or two animals rarely resolve an established infestation. If you’re seeing any of these signs in your home, a professional inspection is the right next step.

Our FAQ

Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 215-565-8605 today!

Newtown Termite & Pest Control handles a wide range of common pests, including ants, bed bugs, bees, wasps, mosquitoes, rodents (mice and rats), spiders, and termites. They also offer services for wildlife control.
Yes, Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers same-day service. If you schedule your service by 12:00 PM, Monday-Friday, a technician will be dispatched that same day, provided your location is within a 20-mile radius of their main office. Services that require special preparation, such as for bed bugs or termites, are typically excluded from same-day service.
If pests covered under your service return between scheduled visits, we come back to re-treat affected areas at no additional charge. Our simple guarantee is designed to give you confidence that we will keep working with you until the problem is under control.
The cost of pest control can vary depending on the type of pest, the extent of the infestation, and the size of your property. Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers free, no-obligation inspections and estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins. They have various service plans and one-time service options to fit your needs.
Yes, Newtown Termite & Pest Control offers a “No-Nonsense” Service Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with their work, they will re-treat the affected areas at no charge. Your peace of mind is their priority, and they stand behind their work to ensure the problem is solved.
We schedule a time that fits your day, then inspect the interior and exterior for signs of pests, rodents, wildlife, and insulation issues. Afterward, we explain what we found and provide a clear, no-obligation plan and estimate so you can decide what feels right.

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"I am early on in my relationship with Newtown Termite and Pest Control but I have to say the experience has been very good. Ashland did a great job on our initial visit. I like her approach, not trying to rush out, takes time to answer all of my questions and went above and beyond. Shane, who has come out twice to inspect is also very knowledgeable and professional. We are getting some larger work done with them soon and I expect that will go very well."

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Areas We Serve Local Protection You Can Trust

We serve a wide range of property types across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Contact us to learn how we can help you!

Schedule Your Free Inspection Today

Call (215) 565-8605 or fill out our online form and we will walk you through a clear, no-pressure plan for your home or business. At Newtown Termite & Pest Control, you get honest answers, a free inspection, and technicians you can trust with your property.

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