Rodent Control in San Antonio

Signs of Rats & Mice on Your Property

Norway rats, roof rats, and house mice are relevant species in the San Antonio area. Their activity may become more noticeable during weather extremes, including heavy rain and drought, as they search for food, water, and shelter.

Common signs of a rodent infestation include:

• Scratching or movement sounds in walls, ceilings, or attics
• Droppings near food, storage areas, or travel paths
• Gnaw marks on materials or damage to stored food
• Shredded paper, insulation, or other nesting material

Rats and mice may leave different evidence because their body size, droppings, travel paths, and nesting areas vary. A professional inspection puts those clues into context rather than relying on one sign alone.

Rodent Health Risks & Safe Cleanup

Rodents can spread disease even after death. Hantavirus is primarily transmitted through contact with infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. Exposure can also occur when contaminated particles become airborne after debris is disturbed.

Don’t sweep or vacuum dry rodent droppings or nesting debris, as doing so can release contaminated particles into the air. Controlling rodents in and around a home is the primary strategy for preventing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a severe respiratory illness associated with hantavirus infection.

Reducing Rodent Harborage Around the Property

Rodent harborage includes conditions that give rats and mice places to feed, hide, or nest. Keeping lawns trimmed and storing food and garbage in sealed containers can make the area around a property less accommodating to them.

Sealing cracks and holes measuring one-quarter inch or larger with steel wool and caulk can help prevent entry. This process, called rodent exclusion, blocks routes rodents may use to enter a structure.

Licensed Rodent Treatment & Product Safety

Exclusion addresses access points, while trapping or baiting may address active infestations. The appropriate approach depends on the inspection findings, affected areas, and conditions at the property.

In Texas, applying pesticides for hire in residential or commercial settings, including rodenticides, requires licensing through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Structural Pest Control Service. Our treatments and processes follow Texas Department of Agriculture regulations and applicable Texas pest control regulations.

Rodent-control products must be used according to their label directions. These directions set placement and handling requirements intended to protect children, pets, and animals that aren’t being targeted.