Rodent Control

Rodent Control in Houston

Serving Houston Homes & Businesses Since 1989

Whether you’re hearing scratching in the walls at night or finding droppings in the pantry, Hartz Pest Control has been solving rodent problems for Houston homeowners and businesses since 1989. We’re family-owned, licensed and insured, and we serve both residential and commercial properties across the Greater Houston area. You don’t need to know the species before you call. We can figure that out together.

Roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice are all common here, and Houston’s warm, humid climate means rodent pressure doesn’t let up. That’s why experience with this specific region matters.

Ready to schedule service? Call Hartz Pest Control at (713) 999-6817 and you’ll reach a live team member, not a call center.

Signs You May Have a Rodent Problem

Rodents are most active at night, which means infestations often go unnoticed until they’re well established. Here are the most common warning signs Houston homeowners and businesses report:

What to watch and listen for:

Scratching, scurrying, or squeaking sounds inside walls, ceilings, or attic spaces after dark
Droppings or urine stains in cabinets, pantries, or along baseboards
Gnaw marks on electrical wires, wood framing, pipes, or insulation
Grease or rub marks along walls and entry points where rodents travel repeatedly
A marble-rolling sound in the attic, common with roof rats nesting near oak trees
Unexplained failures of doorbells, security systems, or other wired electrical items

Why Houston Residents & Businesses Choose Hartz Pest Control

We’ve been in business since 1989, and we still answer the phone ourselves. When you call Hartz Pest Control, you’ll speak with a team member who knows our service area. We assign the same technicians to each property, so the person who shows up knows your home, not just your address.

Hartz Pest Control is a member of the National Pest Management Association, the Texas Pest Control Association, and the Greater Houston Pest Control Association. We’ve been named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave in both 2023 and 2024, and we’re highly rated on Google and Angi. Emergency pest help is available, and we offer a Pay Later option through PayPal.

Common Rodent Species in Greater Houston

Greater Houston is home to three primary rodent invaders. Knowing which one you’re dealing with shapes how treatment is approached, but you don’t need to identify the species before calling. Our team handles all three.

Roof Rat

Roof rats are black or dark brown, slender-bodied, with large ears and tails longer than their bodies. They’re agile climbers that prefer high places: rafters, attics, and eaves. They typically enter through rooflines, attic vents, and gaps along the eave line. If you’re hearing noise above your ceiling, a roof rat is a likely culprit in Houston.

Norway Rat

Norway rats are larger and stockier than roof rats, with gray-brown fur, small ears, and a shorter scaly tail. They favor low areas: burrows under buildings, ground floors, and sewer connections. They’re capable swimmers and often enter structures at ground level through foundation gaps. Flooding events regularly push Norway rats out of drainage areas and into homes and businesses.

House Mouse

The house mouse is the most common residential intruder in the Houston area. Gray, small-eared, and pointed-nosed, mice forage constantly and can squeeze through openings as small as a quarter inch. Rats can enter through gaps roughly the size of a half dollar. Both create serious sanitation hazards through droppings, urine, and nesting material.

Health & Property Risks of a Rodent Infestation

Rodents gnaw continuously because their incisors never stop growing. Electrical wires, water pipes, insulation, and wood framing are all common targets. Chewed wiring raises the risk of electrical fires, and damaged pipes can cause water intrusion. Feces, urine, and nesting materials can contaminate food preparation surfaces, and rodents carry secondary parasites, including fleas, mites, and ticks, into the structures they occupy.

Infestations grow quickly. A single pair of rats can produce multiple litters throughout the year, which is why early action matters. If you’re seeing any of the signs listed above, professional rodent removal is an appropriate next step.

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The Hartz Pest Control Difference

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You'll see familiar faces every time. We know your home and how to help.
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Pest-related emergencies can't wait. Call for immediate help.

How Hartz Pest Control Handles Rodent Control in Houston

Every service starts with a full interior and exterior inspection. We locate entry points, identify nesting areas, and determine which species are present. From there, treatment and exclusion measures address both the active population and the gaps that allowed entry. We provide rodent control service throughout the Greater Houston area for residential and commercial properties.

One-Time Service

BugBarrier Essentials is our one-time service covering 25 common interior and exterior pests. It includes a 30-day retreat guarantee: if pests return within that window, we come back at no additional charge.

Quarterly Recurring Plans

BugBarrier Advanced is our quarterly recurring plan, covering 25 common pests with 365-day protection. If pests return between scheduled visits, we retreat at no additional cost. For properties that also need termite protection, BugBarrier + Termite combines the Advanced quarterly plan with the Sentricon System with Always Active technology.

Quarterly visits let us catch new entry points before they become full infestations, especially valuable in Houston, where rodent pressure doesn’t have an off-season.

Schedule Rodent Control Service Today

If you’re hearing, seeing, or suspecting rodents, don’t wait for the problem to grow. Hartz Pest Control has served Greater Houston since 1989 with live phone access, consistent technicians, and service commitments on every plan.

Call Hartz Pest Control at (713) 999-6817 to speak with a team member and schedule your inspection today.

Rodent Prevention Tips for Houston Homeowners & Businesses

Between professional visits, a few practical steps can reduce what attracts rodents and limit their ability to re-enter. Houston’s environment gives rodents constant pressure to find shelter, particularly after heavy rain and flooding events that displace them from drainage areas.

Reducing attractants:

Store food in airtight containers and remove pet food bowls when not in use
Use tight-fitting lids on outdoor trash cans and compost bins
Eliminate standing water and fix leaking outdoor spigots
Remove yard clutter, woodpiles stored against the structure, and debris that can serve as nesting material

Limiting entry points:

Seal gaps in exterior walls, foundations, rooflines, and around pipe penetrations with appropriate materials
Install mesh covers on attic vents and chimney caps
Cut back tree branches, shrubs, and dense vegetation close to the roofline or foundation
Keep garage doors closed, especially after dark
After flooding, inspect the home perimeter and any crawl spaces promptly. Displaced rodents commonly seek indoor shelter.

These steps work best alongside a regular service plan. A quarterly visit from Hartz Pest Control puts a professional set of eyes on your property four times a year, catching conditions that invite rodents before they become a full infestation.

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Choose Your Pest Control Plan

BugBarrier Advanced Quarterly Service - 365 Protection
- Home interior and exterior pest control inspection.
- Includes 25 common interior and exterior pests.
- Quarterly scheduled pest control service.
- 365-Day Pest Control Protection - if pests return, we will retreat at no additional cost.
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BugBarrier + Termite Quarterly Service - 365 Protection
- Home interior and exterior pest inspection.
- Includes 25 common interior and exterior pests + termite
- Quarterly scheduled pest control service.
- 365-Day Pest Control Protection - if pests return, we will retreat at no additional cost.
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BugBarrier Essentials One-Time Service - Pest Control
- Home interior and exterior inspection.
- Includes 25 common interior and exterior pests.
- Complete home pest control service.
- Guaranteed - 30-day retreat guarantee.
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