About This Pest Rodent Infestation in Aubrey
Aubrey is known for its beautiful open spaces, but those fields and horse properties often host a high population of field mice and rats. Recently, the Knock ‘Em Dead Pest Control team was called to a home in Aubrey, TX, where rodents had moved from the surrounding pastures into the warmth of a residential attic and garage.
In the DFW area, rodents can be incredibly destructive in a short amount of time. They contaminate food, damage insulation with waste, and pose a significant fire risk by gnawing on electrical wires. For this Aubrey homeowner, we implemented a full scale removal and exclusion plan to protect their property.
The Knock ‘Em Dead Approach: Identifying the Breach and Securing the Home
To truly solve a rodent problem, you have to do more than just set traps. You must find out how they are getting in and seal the door behind them.
Step 1: The Thorough Property Inspection
Our technician performed a top to bottom inspection of the home to map out the rodent activity.
- Finding the Entry Points: We identified several gaps where the siding met the foundation and a hole in the roofline where a vent screen had been chewed through.
- Assessing the Damage: Inside the attic, we found tunnel systems in the insulation and nesting materials gathered near the HVAC unit.
- Identifying Conducive Conditions: We noted that firewood stacked against the side of the garage was providing a perfect hiding spot and a stepping stone for rodents to reach the siding gaps.
Step 2: Strategic Trapping and Removal
Once the home was inspected, we began the process of removing the current inhabitants.
- Professional Grade Trapping: We placed a series of snap traps and bait stations in high traffic areas, specifically focusing on the attic “runways” and the garage perimeter.
- Rapid Population Reduction: By placing traps strategically near the identified entry points, we were able to quickly capture the active rodents as they moved throughout the house.
- Regular Monitoring: We returned to the Aubrey home to check the traps and ensure the activity had completely stopped before beginning the final repairs.
Step 3: Permanent Rodent Exclusion and Cleanup
Removing the rodents is only half the battle. If you do not seal the holes, new rodents will follow the scent of the previous ones right back inside.
- Steel Reinforced Sealing: We sealed the foundation gaps and repaired the roof vent using heavy duty galvanized steel mesh. Rodents cannot chew through this material, making it a permanent solution.
- Sanitation and Decontamination: We treated the attic and garage areas with a professional grade disinfectant to neutralize pheromones and harmful pathogens left behind by the rodents.
- Preventative Recommendations: We advised the homeowner to move their firewood pile at least 20 feet away from the structure to eliminate easy hiding spots near the foundation.
Hearing Noises in Your Attic in Aubrey or the DFW Area?
Rodents reproduce at an alarming rate. A few mice today can become a massive infestation within just a few weeks. If you hear scratching in your walls or see droppings in your garage, do not wait for the damage to get worse.
For expert rodent removal and wildlife exclusion in Aubrey, TX, or anywhere across the DFW region, contact Knock ‘Em Dead Pest Control.
We will knock ’em dead (the pests, not the people!) and make sure your home is locked tight.