Rodent Control in Charleston, SC

Exterior mice and rat monitoring is included in Vinx HomeGuard at $49/mo. For bi-monthly visits with extended coverage, Vinx Plus at $75/mo. Initial exclusion work is quoted separately after the free inspection based on the number of entry points found.

Yes. Tamper-resistant exterior bait stations are inaccessible to pets and children. Interior snap traps are placed only in non-living spaces — attic, crawl space, wall cavities. No rodenticide is used in living areas. All products are EPA-registered. SC PCO License B0003623.

Inspection takes 45–90 minutes. Exclusion work takes 2–4 hours for a standard Charleston home, longer for older homes with more entry points. Population removal begins after exclusion and is confirmed at the follow-up visit 7–14 days later.

A minimum of 3 visits — initial inspection, exclusion and treatment, and follow-up confirmation. Homes with heavy roof rat pressure in Mount Pleasant and James Island sometimes need a second follow-up visit.

Yes. If rodents return after exclusion and treatment, Vinx returns at no charge. If unsatisfied within 30 days, we return free. If the problem persists after 30 days, we refund your most recent payment.

Vinx does not currently use K9 detection. Our technicians conduct a comprehensive manual inspection — full interior including attic, crawl space, kitchen walls, and garage, plus a 10-foot exterior perimeter sweep. Across 3,000 Charleston homes, thorough manual inspection covers everything a K9 team would identify.

Most Charleston appointments are same-day or next-day. Call 843-920-8469. If we cannot service your home the next business day, your initial service is free.

Yes. The most common burrowing rodent in Charleston. They establish along marsh edges, drainage canals, and tidal creek banks — especially West Ashley, James Island, and near the Port of Charleston. They move toward homes when temperatures drop in October and can compress their body to fit through a quarter-sized gap.

Roof rats. They are exceptional climbers and access rooflines through overhanging tree branches, deteriorated soffit, and roofline penetrations. Charleston's coastal humidity deteriorates soffit faster than inland climates, creating entry points invisible from the ground. Scratching sounds in the ceiling at night most likely means roof rats.

Yes. No sustained freeze means rodent populations never decline the way they do in northern states. Rodents breed, feed, and expand range year-round in Charleston. Ongoing monitoring — not one-time treatment — is the recommended approach.

Yes. The Port of Charleston is one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast and historically significant for Norway rat population expansion along the peninsula. North Charleston and upper peninsula homeowners see higher Norway rat pressure than comparable inland cities.

Yes. Squirrel exclusion is handled as part of the same rodent exclusion service. Squirrels use identical roofline entry points as roof rats — the exclusion materials and methods are the same. The technician identifies squirrel activity during the initial inspection. Call 843-920-8469.