Rodent Control in East Texas — Mice & Rat Removal

Step 1: Thorough Inspection

We start by finding out exactly what you have and where they’re getting in. This means walking the full exterior, checking every structural line that connects to the building — doors, vents, utility penetrations, fascia boards, roof edges, foundation gaps, and more.

Inside, we look for the field signs rodents leave behind: droppings (which tell us species and activity level — a single Norway rat produces around 40 droppings per day), rub marks along travel routes from the oils in their fur, gnaw marks, urine stains that fluoresce under UV light, and nesting materials. We walk the attic and crawl space. We check the areas where lines enter the structure, the corners behind appliances, and the spaces most people never look.

We’ll show you exactly what we’re finding and explain the plan before we do anything.

Step 2: Trapping and Population Elimination

Before we seal anything, we get the population down. We use snap traps placed along the wall-running pathways rodents travel by memory, and tamper-resistant bait stations for exterior perimeter defense.

Trap placement is a science, not guesswork. Rats and mice travel the same routes every day — choosing paths that offer the most concealment and the shortest distance to food. Rub marks and fecal trails tell us exactly where to place equipment. Bait stations positioned along chain-link fences, foundation edges, and entry approach routes intercept rodents before they reach the structure.

For roof rats specifically — because of their strong neophobic behavior — we may set equipment unbaited for a few days before activating it, allowing animals to become comfortable with the new objects in their environment. Rushing this step produces poor results.

Step 3: Exclusion — Closing the Door Permanently

Once the population is eliminated, we seal every entry point so new rodents can’t move in. This is what makes the solution last.

We seal gaps around pipes, vents, and utility lines. We repair or replace damaged door sweeps and threshold seals. We install custom-fabricated metal flashing and hardware cloth where needed, using the right materials for each situation — 18-gauge mesh for mice, 16-gauge for rats. We use escutcheon plates around plumbing penetrations. We address the gaps most people miss: dryer exhaust vents, A/C line penetrations, fascia board separations, the gap at the base of garage doors.

Mice can fit through a gap the size of a pencil. We’re thorough because we have to be.

Step 4: Monitoring and Follow-Up

Rodent control isn’t a one-visit service. We come back to check traps, remove dead rodents, reset equipment, and assess for any new activity. If we’re still seeing signs after follow-up visits, we adjust — more traps, additional exclusion work, or modified bait placement.

We track the progress on each property until the infestation is resolved.