Madras's housing stock shapes exactly where rodents get in. A mix of older ranch homes and modest small-town construction, most built with basements for winter cold rather than the moisture concerns of western Oregon. Combined with the area's climate — an arid climate with real seasonal extremes, far drier and colder in winter than the Willamette Valley — rodents seeking shelter from weather extremes make a beeline for any accessible gap.
We start with an inspection to find every entry point — gaps around utility lines, foundation cracks, vents, rooflines — since sealing those is what actually stops new rodents from getting in. Interior work combines snap traps and tamper-resistant bait stations, chosen based on the property and whether pets or children are present. A follow-up visit confirms activity has stopped.