RODENT
EXTERMINATOR
Central Texas rodent control services that actually work. We don't just set a few traps — we find every entry point, seal them, and eliminate the colony so rats and mice don't come back.
RODENTS WE ELIMINATE
Not all rodents behave the same way. Identifying the species is the first step — it determines where we look, how we trap, and where we focus exclusion work.
★ ROOF RATS
Most Common Attic InvaderSleek, dark-colored rats that climb well and prefer high spaces — attics, rafters, trees, and rooflines. They enter through gaps in soffits, roof vents, and where utility lines penetrate the structure. Roof rats contaminate food, chew electrical wiring, and shred insulation for nesting material. They carry leptospirosis, salmonella, and can introduce fleas into your home.
★ NORWAY RATS
Ground-Level BurrowerLarger and heavier than roof rats, Norway rats burrow along foundations, under slabs, and in crawlspaces. They enter through gaps at ground level, broken vent screens, and gaps around pipes. Norway rats gnaw through almost anything — wood, plastic, even soft concrete — and are strong enough to force open damaged door sweeps. Associated with hantavirus, plague, and rat-bite fever.
★ HOUSE MICE
Year-Round ProblemHouse mice squeeze through gaps as small as a dime and reproduce rapidly — a single pair can produce over 150 offspring in a year under the right conditions. They nest inside wall voids, behind appliances, and in cabinet insulation. Mice contaminate far more food than they eat, leaving droppings and urine throughout their territory. They're a primary asthma and allergy trigger in affected homes.
★ FIELD MICE
Seasonal InvaderAlso called deer mice, field mice move indoors when temperatures drop in fall and return outside in spring. They prefer garages, crawlspaces, sheds, and areas adjacent to fields or brush. Field mice are the primary carrier of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in North America — their dried droppings and nesting material become airborne and can be inhaled during cleaning. Always treat field mouse infestations with caution.
OUR RODENT CONTROL PROCESS
A trap alone doesn't solve a rodent problem. Every step in our process serves a specific purpose — skip any one of them and you're back where you started in weeks.
THOROUGH INSPECTION
We inspect your attic, crawlspace, foundation perimeter, garage, and exterior — everywhere rodents travel and nest. We identify the species, estimate population size, map active runways, and document every potential entry point. Most homeowners are surprised how many gaps exist in a typical Central Texas home.
TARGETED TRAPPING
We deploy professional-grade snap traps and multi-catch traps at active locations identified during inspection. Traps are positioned along runways and near nesting areas for maximum effectiveness. We check and service traps on a schedule until activity stops — not just one visit and done.
EXCLUSION — SEALING ENTRY POINTS
This is the most important step and the one most companies skip. We seal every entry point using materials rodents can't chew through: hardware cloth, steel wool packed with caulk, expanding foam backed with wire mesh, and galvanized sheet metal for larger gaps. Without exclusion, new rodents move in as fast as you remove the ones already there.
SANITATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Rodent droppings, urine, and nesting material are health hazards and continue attracting new rodents through pheromone trails. We advise on proper cleanup procedures, contaminated insulation removal, and how to eliminate the harborage conditions — food sources, clutter, dense vegetation — that made your property attractive in the first place.
MONITORING & FOLLOW-UP
After treatment we set monitoring stations to confirm activity has stopped and verify the exclusion work is holding. If we see any new activity during the monitoring period, we return and address it. Our goal is zero rodent activity — not just reduced activity.
SIGNS OF A RODENT INFESTATION
Rodents are nocturnal and avoid humans — by the time you see one during the day, you likely have a large established population. Watch for these warning signs.
Rod-shaped droppings along walls, in cabinets, behind appliances, or in the attic. Fresh droppings are dark and soft; older ones turn gray and crumble. Mouse droppings are 3–6mm; rat droppings are 10–20mm.
Fresh gnaw marks are pale and light-colored; older ones darken over time. Check wood framing, PVC pipe, food packaging, wire insulation, and the edges of entry holes. Rodents gnaw constantly to keep their teeth trimmed.
Scurrying, scratching, or gnawing sounds in walls, ceilings, or the attic — especially at night. Roof rats are active above you; Norway rats and mice are often heard in wall voids at ground and mid levels.
Shredded paper, insulation, fabric, or plant material gathered into a ball. Nests are found in attic insulation, inside wall voids, behind appliances, in stored boxes, and in undisturbed corners of garages.
Rodents follow the same paths repeatedly, leaving dark grease smears from their fur along walls, pipes, and beams. Look for worn, dark pathways in attic insulation and oily rub marks on baseboards and studs.
A persistent musky ammonia smell from urine, especially strong in enclosed spaces like attics, crawlspaces, or cabinets. A sudden strong odor can indicate a dead rodent in a wall void or duct.
WHY DIY TRAPS AREN'T ENOUGH
Hardware store traps catch individual rodents. They don't stop the colony. Here's why professional exterminator for rodents services produce results that DIY cannot.
COLONY BEHAVIOR
Rodents are social animals. A roof rat colony can have 25–50 individuals. Mice reproduce so fast a single pair becomes dozens within months. Removing a few individuals doesn't collapse a colony — the survivors continue breeding. Only combining trapping with exclusion breaks the cycle.
EXCLUSION IS EVERYTHING
New rodents move into established territories within days of removal if entry points stay open — attracted by scent trails, pheromones, and existing nesting sites. Professional exclusion using materials rodents can't chew through is the only long-term solution. This requires experience, the right materials, and knowing where to look.
CONTAMINATION CLEANUP
Rodent droppings, urine, and nesting material harbor pathogens that survive long after the rodents are gone. Disturbing contaminated areas without proper PPE and technique can cause exposure to hantavirus and other diseases. Professionals know how to safely clean and treat affected areas — and what needs to be replaced rather than cleaned.
RODENT PREVENTION
After we eliminate your infestation, these habits and structural corrections will significantly reduce the chance of reinfestation.
★ SEAL GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH
A mouse needs only a 1/4-inch gap; a rat needs 1/2 inch. Inspect where pipes, wires, and conduit enter the structure, around dryer vents, at the roofline where siding meets soffit, and at foundation weep holes. Use steel wool, hardware cloth, or sheet metal — not spray foam alone, which rodents chew through.
★ TRIM TREES AWAY FROM THE ROOF
Roof rats are excellent climbers and use overhanging branches as a highway to your roofline. Keep tree limbs trimmed at least 6 feet from the roof and trim back dense shrubs from the foundation perimeter. Remove ivy and vines from exterior walls, which provide a climbing ladder.
★ STORE FOOD PROPERLY
Store dry goods in hard-sided containers with tight-fitting lids — rodents chew through cardboard boxes and thin plastic bags in seconds. Keep pet food in sealed bins; never leave it out overnight. Clean up crumbs and spills promptly, and keep compost bins away from the house with secure lids.
★ ELIMINATE OUTDOOR HARBORAGE
Wood piles, brush piles, and stacked debris within 20 feet of your home provide ideal rodent harborage. Store firewood on a rack at least 18 inches off the ground and away from exterior walls. Remove clutter from garages, sheds, and crawlspaces that gives rodents safe nesting cover.
★ MAINTAIN DOOR SEALS
Inspect door sweeps and garage door seals annually. A worn garage door seal is one of the most common entry points in Central Texas homes. Make sure crawlspace access doors close tightly and that vents have intact, rodent-proof screens.
★ REDUCE WATER SOURCES
Like all mammals, rodents need water. Fix leaking pipes and outdoor faucets, drain standing water, and ensure air conditioning condensate lines drain away from the structure. Low-lying areas that hold water after rain attract rodents to your yard and keep them there.
CENTRAL TEXAS SERVICE AREA
Based in Lexington, TX — we provide rodent exterminator and rodent control services across a wide area of Central Texas. Close enough to respond fast, without the overhead of a big-city operation.
Not sure if we serve your area? Call (512) 229-5001 — we'll let you know right away. We're happy to discuss travel for larger rodent exclusion jobs outside our standard service area.
RODENTS IN YOUR HOME?
WE'LL HANDLE IT.
Free inspection. We'll find every entry point, tell you exactly what you're dealing with, and give you an honest quote.
Based in Lexington, TX. Serving Central Texas. TDA License #0971524.