Case Study: Nine Years of Rodent Problems Solved in Seconds with FogTrace™
October 2024 – Finally Uncovering the Hidden Source
In October 2024, Raptor Pest Solutions was called to inspect a home that had been battling recurring rodent problems for nearly nine years.
The homeowners had already hired six different pest control companies over that time. Numerous exclusion projects had been completed, yet rodent activity continued. Frustrated and out of options, because their reputation proceeded them, the owner reached out to Raptor Pest Solutions for another inspection.
Upon arrival, Jake with Raptor Pest Solutions performed a thorough inspection of the property. What he found was not surprising considering how many companies had had tried to solve the problem previously The structure had already been professionally excluded, and the work appeared complete. There were no obvious gaps, openings, or missed entry points on the exterior.
Rather than continuing to search for a traditional entry point, Jake relied on his training and experience.
Without hesitation, he recommended a plumbing smoke test using the FogTrace™ by Sewer Assassin.
The results were immediate.
Within seconds of introducing fog into the plumbing system, the true source of the infestation revealed itself. The smoke quickly exposed a major breach in the plumbing system: rodents had completely chewed through a vent pipe connected to a drain line servicing an added-on laundry room.
This hidden plumbing defect had been allowing rodents direct access into the home for years—completely bypassing all exterior exclusion efforts.
The Takeaway
This case serves as a powerful reminder that not all rodent infestations originate from the exterior of a structure. When exclusion work is complete and rodent activity persists, the plumbing system should always be considered as a potential entry pathway.
The FogTrace™ by Sewer Assassin allowed Raptor Pest Solutions to quickly diagnose a problem that had gone undetected for nearly a decade, saving the homeowner additional frustration, expense, and unnecessary treatments.
If you’re dealing with recurring rodent issues despite complete exclusion work, it may be time to look below the surface.
Check out the video below and see how the FogTrace™ exposed the hidden entry point in seconds.
