Can roof rats squeeze through small openings into a Dallas home?

Yes. An adult roof rat can squeeze through an opening as small as a nickel (1/2 inch), while young rats and house mice can enter gaps the size of a dime (1/4 inch). All structural entry points must be sealed with metal mesh.

Why shouldn't I place rodent poison bait boxes in my Dallas attic?

Placing poison baits inside an attic frequently results in poisoned rodents dying inside inaccessible wall cavities or beneath subfloors, producing unbearable decomposition odors and fly infestations that can linger for weeks. Trapping should always be used inside living structures.

Will trimmed tree branches prevent roof rats from entering my home?

Trimming tree branches at least 6 to 8 feet back from your roofline eliminates easy jump routes, significantly reducing roof rat access. However, because rats can also climb brick walls, gutters, and utility wires, physical roof exclusion is still essential.

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In2Care® Biological Mosquito Trapping & Autodissemination Larvicide — equipment
Convective High-Temperature Thermal Remediation (125°F-135°F) for Bed Bugs — other
Roof Rat (Rattus rattus) Attic Exclusion & 1/4-Inch Galvanized Hardware Cloth — other
Architectural Stainless Steel Weep Hole Screen Retrofits for Brick Masonry — other
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Dallas Regional Pest Control & Termite Mitigation Network

To provide rapid emergency pest containment, official Texas WDI real estate inspections, subterranean termite liquid and bait barriers, West Nile vector mosquito suppression, and permanent rodent exclusion across Dallas, Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Bishop Arts, Oak Lawn, Bluffview, East Dallas, and Far North Dallas, Pest Control Service Dallas TX coordinates four specialized regional technical divisions.