Roof rats and house mice are a year-round problem in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown — especially in attics, garages and outbuildings. Vector 1's rodent program goes beyond traps: we inspect for entry points, seal them, then trap and monitor until activity is gone.

Why Central Texas Homeowners Need This

Rodents chew through wiring, contaminate insulation, spread disease, and reproduce alarmingly fast. A single pair of mice can produce 60+ offspring in a year. Trap-only approaches without sealing entry points never solve the problem.

Signs You Need This Service

Droppings in the pantry, garage, attic or under sinks
Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls or ceiling at night
Gnaw marks on wood, wires or food packaging
Greasy rub marks along baseboards and beams
A musky, ammonia-like odor in the garage or attic

What's Included

Comprehensive inspection of attic, crawlspace and exterior
Entry-point identification down to a quarter-inch gap
Snap trap and tamper-resistant bait station placement
Exclusion sealing with steel mesh and hardware cloth
Follow-up monitoring visits until activity is zero

How It Works

Comprehensive Inspection

We inspect attic, crawlspace, foundation, roofline, vents and utility penetrations to identify every entry point a rodent could exploit.

Exclusion (Sealing)

We seal gaps with steel mesh, foam and hardware cloth so new rodents can't get in while we eliminate the population already inside.

Trapping & Bait Stations

Snap traps in interior spaces, tamper-resistant exterior bait stations along the perimeter, and ongoing monitoring until activity is zero.

Follow-Up & Monitoring

Repeat visits to remove caught rodents, replenish stations and confirm no new entry points have opened up.

Pricing Factors & What to Expect

Rodent jobs are quoted per home after a free inspection. The main cost factors are: the number of entry points to seal, the scope of exclusion work, attic condition, and follow-up visits required. Exclusion and trapping are typically quoted together as a single job. Call (512) 652-6300 for a free inspection.

Service Duration: Initial inspection and trap setup is one visit. Full elimination typically takes 2–6 weeks of monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you use poison?

We avoid interior rodenticides whenever possible — they can kill rodents inside walls where they decompose and cause odor. Snap traps inside, tamper-resistant exterior bait stations where appropriate.

How are rodents getting in?

Roof lines, dryer vents, AC line penetrations, garage door corners, foundation cracks and torn attic screens are the most common Central Texas entry points. Mice need just a quarter-inch gap.

Will you remove dead rodents?

Yes — we remove rodents from traps during every follow-up visit.

How long does rodent control take?

Most homes are activity-free within 2–6 weeks. Larger attic infestations can take longer.

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