Most Austin homeowners don’t know which one they have until the inspection.
Here’s the quick way to tell — and why it doesn’t change the approach.
Bigger & louder
Rats
Raisin-sized droppings — dark, longer than wide, found near food sources or attic insulation
Heavy nighttime scratching in attics, walls, or above ceilings — loud enough to wake you
Chewed wires, drywall corners, wood — rats gnaw constantly to file their teeth
Enters through 1-inch+ gaps — gable vents, soffit/fascia joins, plumbing penetrations, foundation cracks
Smaller & subtler
Mice
Rice-sized droppings — smaller, scattered in pantries, drawers, behind appliances
Soft scratching in walls — especially at night near the kitchen or pantry
Chewed food packaging — cereal boxes, bags of rice, pet food bins (mice don’t need much to live)
Enters through gaps as small as 1/4″ — door sweeps, plumbing collars, vent screens, garage door bottoms
Doesn’t matter which. Tap to call —
same inspection, same humane traps, same Excluder Device Installation with rodent-rated materials, same written guarantee.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. One visit that ends it.
01
Call
We answer fast. Same-day inspections in most cases.
We confirm time and walk you through what to expect before we head out.
02
Inspect & Quote
On-site walk: roofline, attic, soffits, foundation. We map every entry point
and give you a written quote — free, no pressure to proceed.
03
Remove & Seal
Humane exclusion. Zero poisons. Every opening is sealed then protected by a written
structural guarantee — plain English, no fine print.
WHAT AUSTIN HOMEOWNERS SAY
Recent reviews
Real names. Real Austin homes. Pulled straight from Google.
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★★★★★
“I highly recommend Texas Rodent. They were professional, honest, and easy to communicate
with from start to finish. We had rats getting into our attic, and they found every entry
point, sealed everything up, and handled the whole process humanely. They explained
everything clearly and never tried to push us into a long-term contract. We haven’t had a
single issue since. Definitely give them a call!”
— Sarah M.
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★★★★★
“I can honestly say I highly recommend Texas Rodent. The guys were so professional and
communicative. I had an issue with squirrels and a raccoon getting in my attic and they
humanely relocated them and sealed everything up. No more problems! There was no pressure
to sign any type of contract etc like I’ve experienced with other companies. Definitely
call them. They are on it!”
— Austin Realtor
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★★★★★
“Texas Rodent did an amazing job. We had squirrels getting into one of our rental
properties, and their team showed up quickly, communicated well, and took care of the
problem the right way. They humanely removed the animals, sealed the access points, and
made sure we understood what was done. No pressure, no upselling, just solid work. I’d
definitely recommend them to anyone dealing with rodents or wildlife.”
— James R.
Hearing scratching in the attic?
Don't wait. Every week the problem grows — and the cleanup gets more expensive.