Rodent Control in Austin, TX

Seal Out Rodents From Your Austin Home

Rodent infestations are among the most stressful pest problems Austin homeowners face. Mice and rats don't just damage property — they contaminate food supplies, leave droppings that carry disease-causing bacteria, and chew through electrical wiring that creates genuine fire hazards. The roof rat (Rattus rattus) is the most common species invading Austin homes, entering through gaps as small as a quarter near rooflines, plumbing penetrations, and HVAC connections. House mice are equally persistent, squeezing through openings the diameter of a dime to access wall voids, pantries, and attic insulation.

Austin's expanding urban footprint has displaced rodent populations from their natural habitats into residential neighborhoods. Properties near greenbelt areas, creek corridors, and undeveloped lots experience particularly high rodent pressure. Older homes with aging weatherstripping and foundation settling are especially vulnerable, but even newer construction can have entry points around AC line sets, dryer vents, and garage door seals that rodents exploit to gain access.

Lasso Pest Control approaches rodent management with a fundamentally different philosophy than traditional trap-and-bait services. While trapping is an important component, it only addresses the rodents already inside. Without identifying and sealing the entry points that allowed them in, new rodents will simply replace the ones removed. Our integrated exclusion program combines active removal with permanent structural repairs that keep rodents out for good.

Our Rodent Exclusion Process

Our process begins with a comprehensive inspection of your home's exterior and interior. We examine the roofline, soffit intersections, gable vents, plumbing and electrical penetrations, foundation weep holes, garage door seals, and any area where building materials meet. Inside, we look for droppings, gnaw marks, grease trails along baseboards, and nesting material in attics and wall voids. Every finding is documented and photographed in a detailed report provided to you.

Next, we install tamper-resistant bait and snap trap stations at strategic interior locations based on rodent travel patterns. Simultaneously, our technicians begin exclusion work — sealing entry points with rodent-proof materials including galvanized steel mesh, copper wool, expanding foam rated for pest exclusion, and metal flashing. We seal every identified gap to prevent re-entry, and back this work with a warranty that covers materials and labor should rodents breach our repairs.

Signs of Rodent Activity

• Droppings in drawers, cabinets, or along walls
• Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceiling
• Gnaw marks on food packaging or wiring
• Grease smear marks along baseboards
• Nesting material in attic insulation
• Musty odor in enclosed spaces
• Pet food disappearing overnight
• Small entry holes near roofline or foundation