Rat and Mouse Control: Why Sealing Your Home Matters More Than Traps
By Permian Basin Pest Control · Updated 2026-09-17
Every fall, rats and mice move indoors across Texas. Homeowners set traps, catch a few, and the problem returns within weeks. The reason is simple: the entry points are still open.
Where rodents get in
- Gaps around AC line sets and plumbing penetrations
- Garage door corners and weather stripping
- Roof returns, soffit gaps and attic vents
- Foundation cracks and weep holes in brick
- Dryer vents without proper covers
The three-part approach
1. Trap and remove the active population. 2. Sanitize nesting areas and droppings. 3. Exclude — seal every gap larger than a quarter inch with steel mesh, copper wool and sealant. This is the rodent exclusion service that makes the difference.
Poison is not the answer
Rodenticides often lead to rodents dying inside walls — and then a dead animal smell problem. They also endanger pets and owls. We rely on trapping and exclusion.
Call (833) 659-0727 for rat removal and mouse control anywhere in Texas.