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DEER MOUSE- Appearance: Round, slender, ranging from 2 3/4 to 4 inches long in body length with a pointed nose and large, black, beady eyes. Large ears with little fur covering them. Bicolored body with a light brownish-reddish top and white underbelly and feet. Short tail, distinctly bicolored (dark on top and light on bottom), and covered with short, fine hairs and can be 2-5" in length if present.
- Habitat: Nests within hollow logs, tree holes, under piles of stones or logs. Commonly associated with prairies, rural, bushy or wooded areas. Avoids humans if indoors, preferring attics, basements or crawl spaces. Next to the house mouse, the deer mouse is the most common small mammal in North America.
- Diet: Omnivorous, but prefers seeds, nuts, small fruits and berries, insects, centipedes, and the subterranean fungus Endogone.
- Reproduction: Reaches sexual maturity in as little as five weeks. Will produce 2-4 litters a year, usually during warm months. Typical litters contain 3-5 young, but may have as many as 8. Typically live 2-24 months, but can live as long as eight years in captivity.
- Other info: Commonly found on the ground, although can also be an adept climber. Droppings are rod-shaped.
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HOUSE MOUSE- Appearance: Small, slender, 3-4" long, large ears, small eyes, pointed nose. Light brown or light gray.
- Habitat: Nests within structures and burrows near food sources that are generally 10-30 feet from nest. Inquisitive, but wary. Excellent climbers.
- Diet: Omnivorous, but prefers cereal grains.
- Reproduction: Prolific breeders by 2 months old. Can have litters as often as every 40 or 50 days, with 4-7 young per litter. Live up to one year.
- Other info: Feeds 15 to 20 times per day. Can squeeze through a hole 1/4-inch wide. Carrier of many serious diseases. Droppings are rod-shaped.
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NORWAY RAT- Appearance: Large rodent, growing up to 12" long (with tail). Males are larger than females. Shaggy, grayish-brown hair with a pale gray belly. Ears and tail are bald.
- Habit: Burrows in soil, sewers, basements, lower portion of buildings
- Diet: Various foods: cereal grains, meats, seeds, cockroaches, fruits and nuts
- Reproduction: Can breed any month of the year, typically with 8-12 pups per litter and 3 to 12 litters per year. Adults typically live up to one year in the wild.
- Other info: Almost always found near water. Very good at swimming and climbing.
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VOLE- Appearance: Mouse like appearance but has a blunt nose, brown/ gray fur, typically 5-7 inches in length, short tail
- Habitat/ Evidence : Voles burrow just below the grass but above the soil, these burrows can be highly visible when snow cover is present, springtime will usually identify vole damage created over winter which looks like trampled grass or runways
- Diet: Commonly feed on grass, seeds, roots and stems
- Reproduction: 1-5 litters per year with 3-6 young per litter average lifespan 3-6 months, reproduce throughout the year peaking in WI in warmer months
- Other Info: We have 3 types in Wisconsin, meadow vole, woodland vole and prairie vole
Local Pest Control You Can Feel Good About
At Safeway Pest Management, we have served Southeastern Wisconsin with reliable pest control since 1956. As a family-owned company, we pair decades of local know-how with state-certified pest specialists who build customized plans for every home and business we visit.
From one-time pest emergencies to ongoing preventative maintenance programs, we design solutions around your property, your schedule, and the seasonal pest pressure in Wisconsin. You are never getting a one-size-fits-all spray and pray visit. You are getting a plan built to keep pests from coming back.
Call Safeway Pest Management at (262) 683-5124 today to get a free phone estimate and schedule pest control that fits your home or business.
Pest Control Services For Homes & Businesses
We handle pest control in Southeastern Wisconsin for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. Whether you are dealing with a sudden infestation or want year-round protection, we can recommend a one-time treatment or a recurring program that matches your needs.
Common pests we help control include:
- Insects: Ants, cockroaches, fleas, ticks, spiders, and other crawling insects.
- Rodents: Mice and rats in homes, garages, storage areas, and commercial spaces.
- Termites: Termite inspection and treatment options, including inspections required for VA home loans.
- Bed bugs: Chemical bed bug treatments with follow-up visits, plus bed bug heat treatment options and mattress or box spring encasements.
- Mosquitoes: Summer Mosquito Control Program with a re-treatment provision as part of the service.
- Stinging insects: Wasps, hornets, and other stinging insect nests around your home or building.
- Fall invaders & stored product pests: Seasonal invaders and pests that get into stored food products.
We use integrated pest management principles to focus on inspection, identification, and targeted solutions. That means we look for the source, talk through what you are seeing, and recommend practical steps you can take between visits to keep pests under control.
For many properties, ongoing preventative maintenance programs are the most cost-effective way to stay ahead of problems. By interrupting pest cycles before they take hold, these plans can reduce the need for more intensive treatments later on.
Why Choose Safeway Pest Management For Pest Control
We have been based in Muskego and serving Southeastern Wisconsin since 1956, so we know how seasonal pest pressure in Wisconsin changes from spring thaw to winter freeze. That local experience helps us anticipate what is coming next for your property and build a plan that works year-round.
Our pest specialists are trained, licensed, and state-certified by the State of Wisconsin. Safeway Pest Management is fully licensed and registered with the state, fully insured, and every team member who enters your property is bonded.
We only use EPA-registered pesticides and apply them in strict compliance with product labels and all applicable laws. We walk you through what we are using, where, and why, so you feel comfortable with every treatment.
We are active members of the National Pest Management Association and the Wisconsin Pest Control Association, which keeps us current on best practices, regulations, and new tools that matter specifically for pest control in Southeastern Wisconsin. We also stay involved locally as members of area business organizations, reflecting our long-term commitment to the communities we serve.
Every visit includes practical, easy-to-follow preventative recommendations, not just reactive treatments. You will know what we are doing, what we found, and what you can do between services to help keep your home or business protected
Why Choose Safeway Pest Management?
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100% Satisfaction GuaranteeWe're so confident you'll be happy with our services, we guarantee it.
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Authority on IPM MethodologiesWith IPM, we use science-based, eco-friendly services.
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Licensed, Insured, Vetted ProsWe make it easy for you to have confidence in the team you call.
Customer Reviews
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“Once again this company awesome. My mind is at ease knowing that my pest problem has been taking care of. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Safeway Pest Management.”Margarita O.
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“I want to thank the staff at Safeway for being so kind, understanding, and friendly.”Beatrice A.
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“Excellent service, great communication and notice prior to appointment times; very professional.”Rick B.
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“We have had Safeway coming to our home for years because they are reliable and provide QUALITY service. Their staff are always pleasant! They get the job done well and in a timely manner! I trust Safeway to get the job done right. Thanks, Safeway! You're the best!”Marlene P.
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“I knew the technician. He identified the problem when I sent pictures. Explained the even prior to the service date which was th very next day. Fast service and was very clear about what to do and not to do. Important shan’t Yellowjackets nesting in the back of the house.”David G.
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“In the 15+ years that I've worked as maint. supervisor at (BUSINESS NAME WITHHELD), I have been totally satisfied with the quality of the service that has been rendered to us.”Tim L.
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“This is a privately owned company and with that said you are treated with superb knowledge, immediate contact from technician, repeat visits until you feel issue is resolved, fair pricing, and loyalty as in same technician treating your property.”John R.
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“I was having some cedar siding replaced on the chimney prior to painting and we discovered Carpenter ants. I requested treatment as soon as possible so that we could place the damaged wood and close up the Chimney and Safeway was fast to send help later in the afternoon. Thank you for the excellent customer service!”Greg A.
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“I have been using Safeway for about 9 years and have never been disappointed in their service. They always have been very thorough not only on the inside but the out side of the house even the garage. Thanks to them my wife has not seen Spiders. Happy wife and my life is Good.”Scott B.