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Tyler’s older residential neighborhoods — the Azalea District, Rose Garden area, and neighborhoods adjacent to the UT Tyler campus — have the highest rodent call volume in Smith County. Older homes with original wood framing, crawl spaces, and decades of utility penetrations that haven’t been sealed provide numerous entry points for roof rats and Norway rats. Student rental properties near UT Tyler follow patterns similar to college-town rodent issues nationwide.
Roof rats are Tyler’s dominant urban rodent, entering homes through roofline gaps and tree branches overhanging roofs. Our East Texas rodent-proofing guide covers the most common entry points for both roof rats and Norway rats in Smith County homes.
Critter Gitters inspects your Tyler home from foundation to roofline — identifying every active entry point, harborage area, and conducive condition before treatment begins. We place mechanical snap traps along active rodent runways, perform exclusion work on all identified entry points, and provide sanitation recommendations to eliminate attractants.
For older Tyler homes with crawl spaces, attic rodent issues are particularly common and often go unnoticed until electrical chewing damage or a strong odor appears. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends exclusion-first IPM as the most effective and permanent rodent management approach for residential properties.
Zip Codes Served: 75801, 75803
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Your protection starts with a simple conversation.
Our friendly customer service team listens to your concerns, answers questions, and helps schedule an inspection or service visit at your convenience.
We Identify the Source
Our certified technicians perform a detailed inspection of your property — inside and out. We identify pest types, entry points, and contributing conditions to determine exactly what’s happening and why.
Science-Based Targeted Solution
Using proven Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, we design a treatment plan tailored to your home, pest type, and environment. We use precision applications — not overuse — to ensure safe, effective, and lasting results.
Professional Service Guaranteed
Our trained specialists apply targeted treatments using the latest tools and environmentally responsible products. We treat interior and exterior zones, eliminate nests and harborage areas, and establish a protective barrier around your home.
Certified Local Expertise
Family-Focused Service
Guaranteed Results
WHY CHOOSE US
Science-Based Solutions, Never Guesswork
Reflects our belief that true pest control starts with understanding, not guessing. Drawn from our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) philosophy and “Precision Over Routine”.
Integrity-First Service, Always
We lead with honesty and reliability. At Critter Gitters, integrity means fair pricing, clear communication, and doing the job right the first time—every time.
Training That Exceeds Industry Standards
Our technicians undergo continuous training that goes beyond industry requirements, ensuring every service is performed with expert knowledge, precision, and the latest pest control techniques.
Certified Expertise You Can Trust
Our team is fully licensed and certified, bringing proven expertise to every job. You can trust Critter Gitters for safe, professional, and effective pest control backed by years of experience.
Guaranteed Results — Or We’ll Make It Right
Your satisfaction is our promise. If the covered pests come back, so will we – 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
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