This ZIP is SeaTac-area, not central Seattle.
ZIP 98198 is sometimes labeled Seattle in coverage databases, but that label does not reflect where this ZIP actually sits. Independent ZIP lookups show 98198's primary area is SeaTac, near Angle Lake, with the ZIP also touching Des Moines and Normandy Park. This is the far south end of the greater Seattle metro area, well outside downtown Seattle or the central neighborhoods most people picture when they hear the name.
We are not going to market this page as Seattle rodent control, since that would misrepresent both the location and the distance from our Puyallup base. If you are searching for service near SeaTac, Angle Lake, Des Moines or Normandy Park, this is the right coverage area. If you are looking for service in central Seattle, this ZIP is a considerable distance north and outside the area we can speak to accurately.
What we handle in this ZIP.
This area sits close to Sea-Tac Airport and a mix of residential streets, apartment complexes and commercial properties along the arterial roads nearby. Calls we take from this ZIP describe familiar patterns: mice moving into an apartment or house as the weather turns wet, rats near a drainage feature or dense landscaping, or a smell suggesting a dead rodent in a wall or crawl space.
Our mouse control service covers the trap-and-seal approach for indoor activity, and rat control addresses the outdoor, ground-level pattern common near green space and drainage corridors in this part of the region.
| What you noticed | Likely cause | First step |
|---|---|---|
| Scratching in an attic or crawl space | Mice or rats seeking shelter | Inspection to confirm species and entry point. |
| Burrow holes near a ditch or hedge | Rats using natural cover nearby | Ground-level inspection and treatment. |
| Droppings in a garage or storage area | Active nest nearby | Trap placement and sealing check. |
| A persistent odor from a wall | Dead rodent in a void | Locate and remove, then treat. |
Multi-unit and rental properties.
This area includes a mix of single-family homes, rentals and multi-unit buildings, and calls from renters or property managers are common. For an apartment or multi-unit building, activity in one unit often connects to shared walls, plumbing chases or a building-wide entry point. Our commercial rodent control service can address a whole building rather than treating a single unit in isolation when that is what the situation calls for.
Property managers dealing with a multi-unit building often need documentation for other tenants or for an owner, and we can provide notes on what was found and treated so that record exists if a follow-up question comes up later. Coordinating access across several units on the same visit also tends to save time compared to scheduling each unit separately.
Not sure this matches what you are seeing? Describe it on the call and we will help you sort it out.
Call (888) 686-4821Sealing homes near the airport corridor.
Properties near a busy corridor like this one still face the same basic entry points as anywhere else: crawl space vents, garage thresholds and utility penetrations. Our rodent exclusion service closes those gaps with durable materials, regardless of whether the property is a single-family home or part of a larger complex. Older buildings in this part of the region often have gaps around utility lines that were never sealed properly during earlier remodeling work, and those are usually the first place we check.
When to call it an emergency.
Active chewing near wiring, a nest close to a furnace, or a rodent in an occupied living space are reasons to say so clearly when you call. The line is open 24/7, and we prioritize those calls against the regular schedule rather than making you wait for the next open slot.
Sources and standards
Public guidance behind the advice on this page. It describes general practice and rules, not a claim about any one provider.
- CDC: How to Clean Up After Rodents: The public-health steps for airing out a space, wetting droppings with disinfectant instead of sweeping, and bagging waste.
- CDC: Hantavirus Prevention: The seal up, trap up, clean up approach to rodent-proofing a home that public-health guidance recommends.