Pest Library · Summer, Fall, Winter
Rodents
Mice and rats readily adapt to living near people, where shelter and food make homes and businesses attractive.
Biology & Life Cycle
Rodents reproduce quickly when food, water and shelter are readily available.
Habitats in Missouri
They nest in wall voids, attics, basements, storage areas and protected outdoor locations.
Diet & the Search for Food
Rodents eat a wide variety of foods and contaminate more than they consume.
Management & Eradication
Effective rodent management combines inspection, exclusion, sanitation, trapping and carefully selected control methods.
Dealing with rodents at home? See our rodent control in St. Peters and nearby towns.
Learn more from the University of Missouri Extension (opens in a new tab).