Ever hear scratching in the walls at two in the morning or spot strange droppings in the pantry? Chances are, you’ve got a rodent situation on your hands. Rats and mice might look small, but they can create huge headaches. We had a customer who kept finding nibbled corners on his cereal boxes. At first, he thought maybe his kids were sneaking midnight snacks—until he saw the unmistakable signs of tiny teeth marks and, well, a few pellets that definitely weren’t kid-made.
Rodents enter homes through even the tiniest gaps. A mouse needs an opening barely larger than a nickel, and a rat can squeeze through a hole no bigger than a quarter. Once inside, they waste no time setting up shop. They build nests in attics, basements, or any cozy nook they can find, chewing on everything from insulation to electrical wiring. And let’s not forget the diseases they can carry, which is enough to make anyone uneasy about what’s lurking behind the walls.
At Select Pest Control Services, we start with a thorough inspection to find out exactly how rodents are getting inside. Maybe there’s an old vent cover that’s rusted through, or a gap under the garage door that a rat found appealing. Once we know their entrance points, we focus on sealing those up. Then we look for nests or high-traffic areas. Rodents leave plenty of clues behind, like greasy rub marks along baseboards or chewed-up cardboard in storage rooms.
When it comes to actually kicking them out, we use methods that prioritize safety for you, your family, and your pets. We’re fans of targeted traps and careful placement of rodent control products, rather than just tossing poison pellets around. Once the critters are out, we’ll help you figure out ways to keep them from coming back—like trimming back shrubs near the house or adding weatherstripping where it’s missing.
The truth is, nobody wants to share their home with a nocturnal visitor that scurries across the floor the moment you switch off the lights. And if you’ve ever tried half-hearted DIY fixes—like setting a single snap trap in the kitchen—you already know that rodents can be clever when it comes to avoiding capture. Our approach aims to outsmart them once and for all.
It’s also worth noting that rodents can do more damage than you might imagine. They’ll gnaw on wires, which can be a fire hazard, and contaminate food stores with their droppings. Plus, they reproduce quickly, so a small problem can become a major infestation if it goes unchecked. That’s why a timely response is so important.
If you’re hearing odd noises late at night or noticing little droppings in corners you rarely visit, give us a call. Our family-run team has been tackling rodent issues in East Texas for years, and we know all the sneaky places these critters hide. We’ll show up, take a careful look around, and come up with a plan that fits your situation—no guesswork, no one-size-fits-all solutions.
Once we’re done, you can finally enjoy a good night’s sleep without worrying about what’s scuttling through your attic. After all, it’s your home, not a rodent motel. Let us help you reclaim it.
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