The scratching stops here. Professional inspection, targeted treatment, and permanent exclusion.
The scratching in the wall started three nights ago. Maybe four. It's intermittent — sometimes in the ceiling, sometimes along the baseboard — and by the time you get up to listen, it stops.
That's a rodent problem. And it doesn't resolve on its own.
Shahan Pest Control provides rodent pest control service in Lytle built on a methodology that most companies skip: we inspect before we treat, we document what we find, and we identify every entry point before a single trap or bait station is placed. Rodent control without exclusion is a temporary fix. We do the whole job.
Most homeowners picture a rodent problem as a mouse in the kitchen. The reality in most Lytle residential properties is considerably more complex:
Common entry zones in Lytle homes include gaps around pipe penetrations through the foundation, deteriorated soffit boards, weep holes in brick construction, gaps where utility lines enter the structure, and damaged crawl space vents.
Without finding and sealing these entry points, population replacement after extermination is a near-certainty. New rodents from the surrounding environment will find the same access routes within weeks.
This is why Shahan's rodent pest control methodology is built around inspection and exclusion — not just trap placement.
Four phases. Complete elimination. Documented exclusion.
We begin with a systematic inspection of the interior and exterior of your Lytle property. Internally, we assess the attic, crawl space, and garage — the primary population zones in most residential infestations.
We document rodent evidence: droppings, gnaw marks, runway grease smears along joists and baseboards, nesting material, and active burrow indicators.
At the conclusion of the inspection, we present findings and recommendations clearly.
Treatment is calibrated to the species and the extent of infestation documented during inspection.
For mouse infestations we deploy snap traps and tamper-resistant bait stations. For rat infestations, treatment is more intensive based on species (Norway or Roof rats).
We do not place bait stations randomly. Every placement is driven by evidence.
This is the phase most companies skip. Shahan Pest Control treats exclusion as standard.
We seal confirmed and probable entry points with professional-grade materials: galvanized hardware cloth, copper mesh, expanding foam rated for rodent exclusion, and appropriate caulk.
Exclusion is documented with before-and-after photos.
We return to check activity, document population decline, and confirm exclusion work is holding.
We do not close a rodent job without confirmation that the active population has been eliminated and the entry points are sealed.
Available 7 days a week • Free inspection with treatment
Rats cause structural damage, contaminate stored food, and present disease transmission risk. Shahan's rat exterminator service identifies the species (Norway or Roof rats) before deploying treatment.
House mice are the most common rodent infestation. Shahan's mouse exterminator service deploys snap trap arrays, tamper-resistant bait stations, identifies and seals entry points, and follows up.
Attic rodent infestations contaminate insulation and create fire hazards. Full inspection, treatment, exclusion, and documentation of insulation issues.
Crawl spaces provide ideal conditions for rodents. Treatment of activity zones, sealing entry points, and vapor barrier assessment.
Exclusion is documented, photographed, and warrantied. We use the right material for each entry point — heavy-gauge mesh, copper mesh, structural foam.
We inspect everything — attic, crawl space, exterior.
We use rodent-proof materials only.
Every placement is evidence-based.
Built into every job at no extra charge.
Droppings are the most reliable indicator. Mouse droppings are small — roughly the size of a grain of rice — and pointed at both ends. Rat droppings are significantly larger — capsule-shaped and blunt. Our inspection will confirm species for your Lytle property.
The inspection visit typically takes one to two hours. Population elimination generally shows significant results within one to two weeks. Total engagement is typically two to four weeks.
We use tamper-resistant bait stations positioned in locations inaccessible to pets and children wherever possible. We'll discuss placement specifically during the inspection.
Hardware store snap traps reduce the population temporarily. Without sealed entry points, the population recovers within weeks.
Pricing is based on property size, species, infestation extent, and the scope of exclusion required. We provide a written estimate after the inspection.
If you've ever had a rodent problem treated and watched it return within a few months, the reason is almost certainly this: the treatment addressed the population, but not the entry points.
Rats and mice exist in the surrounding environment. Exclusion is the only mechanism that prevents this dynamic from cycling indefinitely.
A thorough exclusion involves complete exterior inspection at multiple heights and sealing with appropriate materials for each entry point.
Shahan Pest Control's rodent pest control service in Lytle is built on inspection first, evidence-based treatment, documented exclusion, and follow-up that confirms results.
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