Rodent Control Built for the El Paso Desert
Scratching in the walls, droppings in the pantry, sticks and cactus piled in the garage? Call to reach an independent local rodent technician for rats, mice and pack rats.
Calls go to independent local providers · same-day appointments are often available- DroppingsRice-size for mice, raisin-size for rats, along walls and in cabinets
- Scratching at nightIn walls, ceilings, the attic or the garage
- Gnaw marksChewed packaging, cabinet edges, wiring or hoses
- Stick and cactus pilesA woodrat midden in the garage, a shed or a cactus bed
- Grease marksDark smudges along baseboards, beams and pipes
The rodents El Paso homes deal with
Desert rodents move in from open land, and house mice and rats live with people. Each one nests in a different spot and needs a different plan.
Woodrat (pack rat)
- SIGN
- Stick and cactus piles (middens), larger droppings
- RISK
- Chews stored items and wiring
- WHERE
- Cactus beds, rock piles, sheds, garages, parked cars
Deer mouse
- SIGN
- Rice-size droppings, grass nests in stored items
- RISK
- Main US hantavirus carrier (CDC)
- WHERE
- Garages, sheds, cabins, homes near open land
House mouse
- SIGN
- Rice-size droppings, chewed packaging, night scratching
- RISK
- Contaminates food, breeds fast
- WHERE
- Kitchens, pantries, wall spaces
Roof and Norway rats
- SIGN
- Raisin-size droppings, grease marks, gnawing
- RISK
- Gnawed wiring, attic damage
- WHERE
- Attics and rooflines, or burrows at foundations
Rodent control services across El Paso
Rat Control
Rats out of attics, walls and garages, with entry points sealed behind them.
Learn more →Mouse Control
House mice and deer mice removed, gaps sealed, droppings cleaned up safely.
Learn more →Pack Rat Control
Desert woodrats out of garages, sheds and cars, with middens cleared and gaps closed.
Learn more →Rodent Inspection
Species ID, entry points and a written plan before any traps go down.
Learn more →Rodent Trapping and Removal
Snap traps and locked stations on active runways, checked until activity stops.
Learn more →Rodent Exclusion
Gaps in stucco, roofs, coolers and garage doors closed with chew-proof materials.
Learn more →Mice in Walls Removal
Scratching in the walls traced, trapped at access points and sealed.
Learn more →Garage and Vehicle Rodent Control
Garages, sheds and parked cars cleared of woodrats, deer mice and rats.
Learn more →Attic Rodent Cleanup
Droppings, nests and soiled insulation removed from attics and disinfected.
Learn more →Droppings Cleanup
Wet cleaning of droppings and nests in garages, sheds, cabinets and closets.
Learn more →Dead Rodent Removal
Dead rats and mice found and removed from walls, attics, ducts and crawl spaces.
Learn more →Apartment and Multi-Unit Rodent Control
Building-wide plans for apartments, duplexes and fourplexes.
Learn more →Commercial Rodent Control
Monitored stations, sealing and service records for El Paso businesses.
Learn more →Restaurant Rodent Control
Programs for kitchens, bars and food trucks built around Texas food rules.
Learn more →Warehouse Rodent Control
Perimeter stations, dock seals and audit records for storage buildings.
Learn more →What makes El Paso rodent control different
Native rodents, a serious cleanup rule and a climate with real extremes.
Woodrats next door
Native woodrats build stick-and-cactus nests in prickly pear, cholla and rock piles, then move into sheds, garages and cars that sit.
Read more →Deer mice and hantavirus
The CDC names the deer mouse as the main US hantavirus carrier. Never sweep or vacuum droppings: wet them with disinfectant first.
Read more →Heat, storms and cold snaps
Summer attic heat makes a dead rodent smell fast, monsoon storms can flood burrows, and fall cold sends mice indoors.
Read more →How rodents get into an El Paso home
These are the gaps a technician should check and close. Sealing is what keeps trapping from turning into a monthly chore.
What to say when you call
Your call goes to an independent rodent control provider serving El Paso. Two minutes of detail gets you a better answer on timing and price.
Tell them
- Rats or mice, if you know. Droppings the size of a grain of rice point to mice; raisin-size droppings point to rats.
- Where you see signs: kitchen, garage, attic, the car, a shed, or the yard along a block wall.
- Whether you have found a nest of sticks, cactus pieces and trash. That points to a pack rat.
- How long it has been going on and whether it is getting worse.
- Your home type: older stucco or adobe, a newer build, a rental, an apartment or a business.
- Your neighborhood or ZIP code and a good time for someone to come out.
Ask them
- What is your Texas Department of Agriculture business license number, and what license does the technician hold?
- Will you seal the entry points, or only set traps and bait?
- What exactly does the price include, and how many return visits?
- Can I get the plan and the quote in writing before work starts?
- How will you handle droppings and nests safely, given the hantavirus warnings for deer mice?
- What will be placed in my home or yard, and is it safe around kids, dogs and cats?
From first sign to sealed out
Call and describe it
Tell the provider what you are hearing and finding. Your call goes to an independent local rodent control provider, and same-day appointments are often available.
Inspect, trap and seal
The technician identifies the rodent, finds the entry points, traps what is inside and seals the gaps with chew-proof material.
Clean up and follow up
Droppings and nests are cleaned the CDC way, and return visits confirm activity has stopped.
El Paso neighborhoods and nearby towns
From the Westside and the Upper Valley to the Lower Valley, plus Socorro, Horizon City, Canutillo, Anthony and Sunland Park.
El Paso neighborhoods
Nearby cities and towns
El Paso rodent guides
How to report rodents to 311, tenant and landlord duties, trash and yard rules, restaurant inspections, costs and licenses.
Reporting rats to the city
In El Paso, rodent and property complaints go through 311: dial 3-1-1, use the EP311 web app, or report anonymously online.
Read the guide →Tenant and landlord rodent rules
Texas law requires a landlord to make a diligent effort to repair a condition that materially affects an ordinary tenant's health or safety, once the tenant gives proper notice and is current on rent.
Read the guide →Trash and yard rules
El Paso's nuisance rules cover overgrown weeds, illegal dumping and junked vehicles, and the city routes garbage and weed standards in its property code to Chapter 9.04.
Read the guide →Restaurant rodent violations
Texas restaurants follow the Texas Food Establishment Rules, which adopt the 2017 FDA Food Code.
Read the guide →Rodent control cost
National cost guides put a typical rodent removal job at roughly $176 to $886, depending on the source, with inspections around $100 to $200 and sealing around $175 to $600.
Read the guide →Checking a Texas pest control license
The Texas Department of Agriculture licenses structural pest control businesses and the people who do the work.
Read the guide →Answers to common rodent questions
- How to get rid of rats in El Paso
- Pack rats in your car engine: what to look for and how to stop it
- Deer mice vs house mice: how to tell them apart in El Paso
- Hantavirus and other rodent diseases: what El Paso residents should know
- Mice in the walls: how to find them and get them out
- Seasonal rodent problems in El Paso
Frequently asked questions
How does this service work?
Your call goes to an independent rodent control provider who serves your part of El Paso. Describe what you are seeing, ask what the visit will include, and decide whether to book. Same-day appointments are often available.
What rodents are common in El Paso?
House mice, deer mice, woodrats (pack rats) and introduced roof and Norway rats. Our desert rodents article explains how to tell them apart.
Is trapping enough, or do I need sealing too?
Sealing is what keeps rodents from coming back. Mice fit through a quarter-inch gap, according to the CDC. Trapping removes the ones inside, and sealing closes the way in.
Are deer mice really a hantavirus risk?
The CDC names the deer mouse as the main US carrier. Texas cases are uncommon, but never sweep or vacuum droppings. Clean them wet, with gloves, after airing the space out.
How much does rodent control cost in El Paso?
National cost guides put typical jobs between about $176 and $886, with inspections around $100 to $200 and sealing $175 to $600. See our cost guide.
How do I check a provider's license?
Ask for the Texas Department of Agriculture business license number and look it up in TDA's current license files. Our license guide shows how.