St. Paul homes have character. Mice love that too

St. Paul has some of the most beautiful old housing in the state. Victorian homes on Summit Avenue, craftsman bungalows in Mac-Groveland, solid duplexes in Merriam Park and Hamline-Midway. But older homes come with older foundations, settled framing, and a lot of small gaps that mice and rats are happy to use.

Add in the river bluffs, the alleys, and our long, cold winters, and it’s no wonder rodent control in St. Paul is one of the busiest services every fall.

Whether you’ve got mice in the pantry, rats in the garage, or something scratching inside the walls of a rental, help is one call away.

Why rodents are a problem in St. Paul

Rodent control services in St. Paul

The technicians we connect you with in St. Paul handle the full range of rodent work:

• Mouse exterminator service for kitchens, basements, garages, and walls
• Rat removal including burrows under garages, decks, and sheds
• Rodent exclusion to seal sill plates, foundations, and rooflines
• Attic rodent removal and insulation cleanup
• Dead rodent removal and odor control
• 24/7 emergency rodent removal for nights and weekends
• Commercial programs for restaurants, apartments, and offices

What St. Paul homeowners and landlords deal with

“We have mice on both sides of the duplex.” Mice don’t care about property lines. The fix is treating both units at the same time and sealing the shared foundation and utility openings.

“I hear something in the walls of my old house.” Balloon framing in many older St. Paul homes lets rodents travel from the basement all the way to the attic in one open wall cavity. Sealing at the sill plate and attic stops them at both ends.

“There’s a rat burrow by my garage.” Common in alleys across the city. Burrows are treated and collapsed, and the base of the garage gets sealed with hardware cloth or flashing.

“My tenants are complaining.” Landlords should act fast and keep records. A building-wide plan with service logs protects you and your tenants.

Neighborhoods we serve in St. Paul

We connect homes and businesses all over St. Paul, including Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, Summit Hill, Summit-University, Frogtown, Hamline-Midway, Como, North End, Payne-Phalen, Dayton’s Bluff, the West Side, Merriam Park, St. Anthony Park, Battle Creek, and Downtown.

How it works

1. Call and tell us what you’re seeing or hearing.
2. A local tech inspects inside and out, finding entry points and activity.
3. You get a plan and price before any work begins.
4. Removal and sealing, followed by follow-up visits until activity stops.

St. Paul rodent control FAQs

Why do older St. Paul homes get so many mice?

Many St. Paul homes were built before 1940 with stone or brick foundations that have settled over time. That leaves gaps at the sill plate, around old utility lines, and in basement windows. Some older homes also have open wall cavities that let mice travel from the basement to the attic easily.

Can mice travel between units in a St. Paul duplex?

Yes. Mice move between units through shared walls, floor and ceiling spaces, and plumbing or heating chases. If one side has mice, the other probably does too. Treating both units and sealing shared entry points works best.

Do rats along the river bluffs and alleys make it harder?

They can. The river bluffs, parks, and alley garages give Norway rats lots of shelter and food. Homes near those areas see more pressure, so exterior control like burrow treatment, secured bait stations, and sealing the garage and foundation matters more.

How quickly can someone reach St. Paul?

Same-day or next-day visits are often available across St. Paul. For urgent situations like a rat inside the house, call right away and explain what’s happening so it can be prioritized.

Does it matter that St. Paul is in Ramsey County?

For rodent control service, not really. The same methods work on both sides of the river. It mostly matters if you need to contact local government, since St. Paul’s Department of Safety and Inspections handles city property and housing complaints, not Minneapolis or Hennepin County.

How much does rodent control cost in St. Paul?

Prices are similar to the rest of the metro. Many mouse jobs fall in the low hundreds, while rat jobs, exclusion, and attic cleanup cost more. You’ll get a price after the inspection. See our rodent control cost guide.

Nearby areas we serve

Norvane Rodent Control is a free referral service. Calls are connected to independent, licensed pest control providers serving the Twin Cities. We do not perform pest control services ourselves. Learn more.