When you hear “rodent exterminators,” you probably picture someone walking in with a box of traps or scattering poison around your home. That’s not your fault—most companies still operate that way.
They throw down bait. Set a few glue boards. And hope for the best.
At Talent Pest Control, we do things differently. Because we’re not in the business of band-aids. We’re in the business of permanent pest solutions.
So if you’re wondering whether we use poison or traps, the answer is:
Not unless we have to—and never without a strategy.
Let’s break it down.
The Old-School Approach: Poison and Pray
A lot of rodent exterminators follow the same tired routine:
- Drop bait blocks laced with rodenticide
- Set traps near “high activity zones”
- Return (maybe) for cleanup
Sure, it might kill a few mice or rats. But what about the dozens more nesting behind your walls? What about how they got in in the first place?
Poison can also come with risks:
⚠️ Pets and children can be accidentally exposed
⚠️ Rodents may die inside your walls, causing odor and sanitation issues
⚠️ Without addressing access points, new rodents just replace the dead ones
That’s the extermination model. It treats the symptoms, not the source.
The Talent Pest Control Method: Smart, Lasting, and Local
At Talent Pest Control, we’ve built our reputation in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and the surrounding areas by taking a more thoughtful—and frankly, more effective—approach.
We use the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which means:
✅ No unnecessary chemicals
✅ No guesswork
✅ No cookie-cutter treatments
Here’s what we do instead:
1. Inspect, Not Just React
We begin with a deep inspection of your home—not just where you’ve seen signs, but the entry points, nesting areas, and environmental conditions rodents love.
2. Seal and Exclude
We don’t just “treat the space.” We fortify it. That means sealing cracks, repairing gaps, and making sure your home isn’t a revolving door for pests.
Our technicians have fixed:
- Dryer vent breaches
- Crawlspace gaps
- Foundation cracks
- Unsealed utility lines
…and that’s before we set a single trap.
3. Targeted Traps—Only When Necessary
We do use traps—but strategically, and only as one part of a larger plan. We use a combination of:
- Snap traps (for humane and effective capture)
- Sealed bait stations (safely placed away from pets/kids)
- Monitoring devices to track ongoing activity
What we don’t do is leave you guessing or covered in mouse stink two weeks later.
4. Follow-Up That’s Actually Followed Up
Most exterminators are “one-and-done.”
Talent Pest Control is just getting started.
We check back, reassess, and adjust your treatment plan until the problem is truly solved—not just silenced.
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So… Do We Ever Use Poison?
Yes—but carefully. And only when there’s no safer, better alternative.
Sometimes, in cases of heavy infestations or exterior rodent pressure, rodenticides in tamper-proof stations are part of the solution. But never in isolation. Never irresponsibly. And never as a substitute for exclusion and sanitation.
Why?
Because poison without prevention is just a pause button.
Rodents Aren’t Just a Nuisance—They’re a Risk
Rodents are more than annoying—they’re destructive and dangerous:
- Gnawed wires can cause electrical fires
- Urine and droppings trigger allergies and spread bacteria
- Unseen nests can lead to population explosions in just weeks
And here’s the kicker: If you only kill the ones you see, you’ve already lost.
The Talent Guarantee: Permanent Solutions, Not Quick Fixes
We’re not here to “check the box” with a handful of traps. We’re here to help you take your home back for good.
Every rodent service includes:
✔️ Thorough inspection
✔️ Entry-point sealing
✔️ Customized treatment plan
✔️ Pet- and family-safe methods
✔️ Follow-up service that keeps pests from coming back
Want to talk with a real human? Get a free estimate or explore our homepage to learn more.
Final Word: Hire Rodent Exterminator to Solve the Whole Problem
If you’re asking, “Do rodent exterminators use poison or traps?”
You’re asking the wrong question.
The better question is:
Do they solve the problem—or just treat the symptom?
At Talent Pest Control, we solve the problem.
And then we make sure it doesn’t come back.
🔍 Ready for a real solution—not just a trap and a prayer?
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