Rodent Control · Austin, Texas
Roof Rats
Slender, dark-brown or black rats with large ears, a pointed nose, and a tail longer than the body.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn handles roof rats in Austin and 26 nearby towns. Rodent and wildlife work starts with a $55 inspection, credited toward the job. We find the entry points and quote sealing them, and that exclusion work carries a 1-year warranty on the openings we seal. Call or text 512-203-0525.
Signs you have them
- Scratching in the attic at night
- Droppings about 1/2 inch long with pointed ends
- Gnawed wires and fruit in trees
- Grease marks along beams and entry holes
Why it matters
They chew wiring, which is a fire risk, contaminate insulation, and carry diseases.
How we treat it
Inspection, then exclusion: we seal every entry point we find. Snap traps come next, with weekly checks until activity stops. Sealed entry points carry a 1-year warranty.
Prevention
- Trim branches at least 6 feet from the roof
- Pick up fallen fruit and pet food
- Keep firewood and debris off the ground
From a customer
“He did an inspection of the exterior of my home & interior of my attic. Removed a dead mouse, & reset traps + bait. He sent me photos to help me take new steps for preventative.”
Questions
Why seal instead of just using poison?+
Bait alone keeps killing rats that keep coming in, and a rat can die in a wall. Sealing entry points stops new ones, and traps remove the ones already inside.
Where we treat roof rats
Season in Central Texas: Active all year, peaking Oct–Mar.
Magic Pest & Lawn serves Austin and 26 surrounding towns, including:
