Mice treatment in Michigan starts at $235 with a 90-day warranty. Rat treatment starts at $239 with 6 months of monthly monitoring (and a $65 refill fee when bait stations need replenishing). Exterior rodent treatment for rats, mice, and voles also starts at $239. Exclusion — the permanent fix that seals entry points — is quoted separately after inspection.
Mice vs Rats: Different Treatments, Different Costs
| Service | Starting Price | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Mice Treatment | $235 | Attic + basement/crawlspace + exterior inspection; bait in affected areas; 90-day warranty; pest-proofing estimate |
| Rat Treatment | $239 | Basement/crawlspace + exterior inspection; 3 tamper-proof stations on exterior + interior bait if needed (under 4,000 sq ft); 6 months monitoring ($65/refill) |
| Exterior Rodent | $239 | 3 tamper-proof stations in affected areas; eliminates rats, mice, and voles; 6 months monitoring ($65/refill) |
Mice and rats need different treatments because the species behave differently. House mice are curious and investigate new objects within 24 hours, so multi-catch traps and bait work well. Norway rats are neophobic — they avoid new objects — so they need monitored bait stations placed for weeks before they accept them. That difference drives the structure of each service.
What's Included in BTR Mice Treatment ($235)
- Attic inspection
- Basement or crawlspace inspection
- Full exterior inspection for entry points
- Bait placed in all affected areas
- Written estimate for pest-proofing (exclusion)
- 90-day warranty — if mice come back inside the window, BTR comes back free
What's Included in BTR Rat Treatment ($239)
- Basement/crawlspace + exterior inspection
- 3 tamper-proof stations installed on the exterior
- Crawlspace or basement bait if needed (under 4,000 sq ft)
- Written pest-proofing (exclusion) estimate
- 6 months of monthly monitoring — BTR returns once a month to check stations
- $65 refill fee when a station needs more bait
Exclusion: The Permanent Fix vs Recurring Treatment
Bait kills the rodents in the house today. Exclusion stops new ones from getting in. Without exclusion, rodent treatment is recurring. With exclusion, treatment becomes a one-time job. BTR provides an exclusion estimate with every rodent treatment, priced separately based on the gaps found. Materials matter — steel mesh, copper wool, and exterior-grade sealant are what works; expanding foam alone does not.
See the seasonal calendar for when Michigan mice move indoors (usually the first week of October when overnight lows hit 50°F). October is the most important rodent-exclusion month of the year.
When Rodent Costs Go Up
- Properties over 4,000 square feet (quoted on inspection)
- Multiple satellite colonies or heavy attic infestations
- $65 per refill on rat or exterior rodent service if stations need replenishing during the 6-month window
- Exclusion work, priced separately after the entry-point survey
Rodent Cost FAQ
How much does mice extermination cost in Michigan?
BTR mice treatment in Michigan starts at $235. The price includes attic, basement, and exterior inspection, bait placement in affected areas, a written pest-proofing estimate, and a 90-day warranty. Properties over 4,000 sq ft are quoted on inspection.
How much does rat control cost in Michigan?
BTR rat treatment in Michigan starts at $239 and includes 3 tamper-proof exterior stations, crawlspace or basement bait if needed for properties under 4,000 sq ft, a written exclusion estimate, and 6 months of monthly monitoring. Each station refill during the monitoring window is $65.
What's the difference between mice and rat treatment pricing?
Mice cost $235 because they are curious and accept multi-catch traps and bait quickly. Rats cost $239 because they are neophobic and need monitored tamper-proof bait stations placed for weeks before acceptance. The $4 difference reflects the additional station hardware on rat service.
Is exclusion worth the cost?
For most Michigan homes, yes. Bait treatment alone is recurring because new rodents find the same entry points. Exclusion (sealing the gaps with steel mesh, copper wool, and sealant) turns recurring rodent control into a one-time job. BTR provides a free exclusion estimate with every rodent service.
What does the 6-month monitoring on rat service include?
BTR returns once a month for six months after the initial rat treatment to check the tamper-proof bait stations. Stations that need more bait are refilled at $65 per refill. The monitoring catches re-invasion early and tracks population reduction.
When is the best time for rodent control in Michigan?
The number-one rodent month in Michigan is October — mice move indoors when overnight lows drop below 50°F. September is the prevention window. Once an indoor population is established, it breeds year-round in heated homes regardless of outside temperature.
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