Scratching after dark
Movement in walls, ceilings, attics, or cabinets can point to a repeated travel or nesting area.
Rodent Control Austin, TX
Rodent Control for Austin Homes
Rats and mice can stay hidden in walls, attics, garages, and storage areas. Start with a free inspection that connects the signs inside your home with likely entry points and conditions outside.
Family-Owned
Local service built around practical recommendations for Austin-area properties.
30+ Years
More than three decades of pest-control industry experience.
Eco-Conscious
Inspection-first recommendations and methods chosen for the property.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Approved residential plans are backed by Austin Pest Control's satisfaction commitment, subject to the applicable service terms.
A Property-Specific Plan
Control current activity and reduce the ways rodents get inside
A lasting rodent-control plan should do more than react to one sighting. Austin Pest Control reviews droppings, gnawing, sounds, nesting material, travel marks, and other evidence, then checks how that activity may connect to doors, garages, vents, rooflines, utilities, plumbing routes, crawl spaces, and storage areas.
The inspection informs a tailored recommendation that can combine active control, monitoring, exclusion priorities, sanitation, and follow-up. The order matters: understanding the active areas before closing suspected openings helps avoid trapping rodents inside or moving activity to another part of the structure.
Austin Public Health: Tall grass, accumulated trash, and debris can create conditions where rodents live. Reducing food, shelter, and clutter supports the structural work identified during inspection.
Signs of Rats or Mice
Clues that deserve a closer inspection
Droppings or travel marks
Droppings, greasy rub marks, and repeated tracks can help narrow where activity is concentrated.
Gnawing and damaged materials
Fresh marks on food packaging, wood, wiring covers, cardboard, or stored materials should be evaluated.
Nesting and disturbed insulation
Shredded paper, fabric, plant material, or displaced insulation can indicate shelter near an active route.
Inspection First
A clear path from evidence to prevention
The goal is to understand the problem before recommending control or repair priorities.
Start with a free inspection- Step 1
Inspect the evidence
Review where and when you have heard noises or found droppings, damage, nesting material, or sightings.
- Step 2
Trace likely access
Check practical entry points and connect interior evidence with exterior food, shelter, and building conditions.
- Step 3
Build the control plan
Recommend control, monitoring, exclusion priorities, and sanitation steps suited to the property.
- Step 4
Confirm progress
Follow up on activity and adjust prevention priorities as signs decline or new access points become clear.
Service Plan
Residential Pest Control
$44/month
The approved residential pest plan includes rodent elimination along with year-round protection for common household invaders. The inspection determines the practical recommendation for your property.
- Comprehensive home inspection
- Rodent elimination included
- Year-round pest protection
- Exterior perimeter treatment
- Interior treatment upon request
- Web, wasp, and mud-dauber removal
- Text appointment reminders
- Online customer portal
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
Helpful Answers
Frequently asked questions
Who provides rodent control in the Austin area?
Austin Pest Control provides rodent inspections and property-specific control and exclusion recommendations for homes and businesses across Travis, Hays, and Bastrop counties. Call or text (512) 917-1364 to request a free inspection.
Does Austin Pest Control provide rodent inspection, control, and exclusion?
Yes. Austin Pest Control inspects the evidence and likely access points, recommends active control and monitoring for the property, and identifies exclusion priorities around practical openings such as doors, garages, vents, rooflines, utilities, plumbing routes, and crawl spaces. The exact repair or sealing scope is confirmed after inspection.
What does an Austin rodent inspection look for?
The inspection reviews droppings, gnawing, sounds, nesting material, travel marks, damaged screens or seals, and the conditions connecting indoor activity with exterior food, shelter, and building access. Those findings determine the recommended control, monitoring, sanitation, and exclusion sequence.
What are common signs of rats or mice?
Scratching, droppings, fresh gnaw marks, nesting material, disturbed insulation, repeated travel marks, and damaged screens or seals are all reasons to request an inspection.
Will every opening be sealed immediately?
The team first identifies active areas and practical entry points so the recommended sequence does not trap rodents inside or push activity elsewhere. Repair and exclusion scope is confirmed after inspection.
What should I do if I find droppings?
Keep people and pets away from the affected area, avoid stirring dry material, note the location, and ask for cleanup guidance during your inspection.
Is rodent service included in the residential plan?
Yes. The approved $44/month general pest plan lists rodent elimination among its inclusions. The inspection determines the right approach for the property.
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Tell us what you are seeing and where it is happening. We will review the property details and follow up with a practical next step.