Salty Dog Pest Control

Rodent Control in Whidbey Island & Skagit County

Local, reliable rodent control for homes and businesses across Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Langley, Anacortes, Burlington, and Mount Vernon.

We don’t just remove rats and mice—we find how they’re getting in and stop the problem at the source.

✔ Detailed inspections
✔ Entry point sealing (as small as 1/4 inch)
✔ Long-term prevention solutions

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Signs You May Have Rodents In Your Home

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Rodents are often active behind walls, in crawlspaces, and in attics — so you may not see them right away. 

Watch for these common signs:

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Rodent Droppings

Small, dark droppings in crawlspaces, garages, or along walls signal active rodent activity.

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Gnaw Marks

Rodents chew wood, plastic, and wiring to keep their teeth trimmed and gain access.

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Chewed Pipes & Wiring

Damaged pipes and wiring are common signs and can lead to costly home issues.

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Damaged Insulation

Shredded insulation is often used for nesting and indicates rodents are living inside.

Entry Holes & Gaps

Entry Holes & Gaps

Small openings around your home can allow rodents to enter unnoticed.

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Grease Marks & Paths

Dark smudges and worn paths show where rodents regularly travel.

If you’re seeing any of these signs, the problem is already active—and likely getting worse.

Where Rats & Mice Are Getting Into Your Home

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Rodents don’t just apear — they find small openings and hidden access points around your home. Identifying these areas is the key to stopping infestations at the source. 

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Foundation Gaps

Small cracks along your foundation allow rodents to enter your home unnoticed.

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Crawlspace & Vents

Unsealed vents and crawlspace openings are one of the most common entry points for rats and mice.

Roofline & Eaves

Roofline & Eaves

Rodents can climb and enter through roof edges, soffits, and attic vents.

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Utility Openings

Gaps around pipes, wiring, and HVAC lines often go unnoticed but provide easy access inside.

We inspect these areas and more to locate exactly how rodents are getting in — and seal them to prevent future problems.

Our Rodent Control Process

Rodent problems require more than a quick fix. Our process is built to identify active rodent activity, locate entry points, and create a long-term solution that protects your home or business.

We don’t just remove rodents—we stop how they’re getting in.

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Detailed Inspection

We inspect the interior and exterior of your property for signs of rats and mice, including droppings, rub marks, nesting sites, and possible entry points around your home.

Identify Rodent Entry Points

Identify Entry Points

Rats can squeeze through openings as small as 1/2 inch , and mice can fit through gaps as small as 1/4 inch . We look for gaps, cracks, and areas where rodents may be getting in.

Targeted Rodent Control Treatment

Targeted Treatment

We place traps and targeted control measures in the right locations to address active rodent activity safely and effectively throughout your home or property.

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Long-Term Prevention

Once activity is under control, we help prevent future issues with exclusion, sealing gaps, and ongoing rodent protection solutions for your home.

Dealing With Rats or Mice?

Schedule your free rodent inspection today and let us help you stop the problem at the source.

Why Homeowners Trust Salty Dog Pest Control to Stop Rodent Problems for Good

Rodent problems don’t go away on their own — and quick fixes rarely solve them. We focus on finding the source, sealing entry points, and stopping the problem for good.

Local & Reliable

Serving Whidbey Island and surrounding Skagit County with fast, dependable rodent control.

Source-Focused Solutions

We don’t just set traps — we find how rodents are getting in and stop the problem at the source.

Detailed Inspections

We inspect crawlspaces, foundations, vents, and hidden entry points to find exactly where rodents are living and entering.

Long-Term Prevention

We don’t just remove rodents — we help prevent them from coming back with proven exclusion and prevention strategies.

Get Rid of Rats & Mice — Starting Today

Schedule your free inspection and let us find and stop the problem at the source before it gets worse.

Testimonials

Salty Dog Pest Control Reviews

Trusted across Whidbey Island & Skagit County

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Chris Irish
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Matthew is a rockstar! He came out on a Friday night after a full day to make sure we were taken care of! Highly recommend!
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Prompt, efficient and on-time service. Invoices provide written and visual information of service rendered. Mathew is very professional and knowledgeable. Would recommend Salty Dog services.
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Michele C.
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We really like Salty Dog! Matthew is very responsive and always on time. His reports are thorough, he is on time and works with our needs! Thank you Matthew!
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Matthew is conscientious and careful. He has worked closely with us to address all of our concerns. He has tailored his efforts to the unique demands of our house as he performed an exclusion. The rodent activity has disappeared inside the house and has been vastly reduced outside. We are very happy with his work.
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Sharon Heiber
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Matthew solved our mouse problem! He quickly identified their entrance point and blocked it. That was last year. We haven't had a problem since. Thank you, Matthew!
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Sandi Peterson
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We had not done pest control for quite some time, (our bad) and one day I needed service right away. Matthew came ASAP and got us started on the right track. He did work above and beyond what I expected for a more than fair price and shows up for scheduled maintenance as promised. He does a great job and I recommend him highly.
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Rodger Schnee
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Matt at Salty Dog is both personal and professional, and provides services that are high quality, and very reasonably priced. He is clearly a service provider first and last. I've had previous experiences(with pest services and other) with national companies, when I felt I was sent a representative that was sales first, service provider 2nd. Matt is also well networked with contractors in our community, and gave me a couple great referrals for other work I needed done. The bottom line is that I highly recommend Salty Dog and Matt for any rodent/pest related issues.
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Extremely helpful and quick service who took his time and treated the issues that I had on the spot. I absolutely felt like the work was quality and he did not rush until I was satisfied with what was done. Thank you very much for the help!
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We’ve had an excellent experience with Salty Dog Pest Control. Matt’s attention to detail is outstanding, and what really sets him apart is his passion for treating the root of the problem—not just applying a quick fix. He took the time to explain what was going on, what he was doing, and why, which gave us a lot of confidence in the process. His communication is clear, timely, and thoughtful from start to finish. It’s obvious he truly cares about his work and his clients. Highly recommend Salty Dog Pest Control if you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, thorough, and genuinely invested in doing the job right.
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Get Rid of Rodents for Good — Starting Today

Schedule your free inspection and let us find and seal the problem at the source.

We provide professional rodent control services across
Whidbey Island and Skagit County, including:

Looking for help with other pests? Check out our Ant Control, Wasp Removal, Spider Control, and Mosquito Control services.

For more information on local pests, check out our Pest Control Blog.