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.
A lot of rodent exterminators follow the same tired routine:
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.
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:
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.
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:
…and that’s before we set a single trap.
We do use traps—but strategically, and only as one part of a larger plan. We use a combination of:
What we don’t do is leave you guessing or covered in mouse stink two weeks later.
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.
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 are more than annoying—they’re destructive and dangerous:
And here’s the kicker: If you only kill the ones you see, you’ve already lost.
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
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Nothing's more valuable than your home and the people in it. Call today to book a service and ensure your home remains a safe space for your family by using our pest control services in Hampton Roads.
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