Rodent Control in Manhattan Heights, El Paso
Manhattan Heights wraps around Memorial Park, a historic neighborhood of bungalows, Prairie School and Spanish Colonial Revival homes.
The first house in Manhattan Heights went up in 1914, and most were finished by the 1930s. The city designated it a historic neighborhood in 1979, and it was listed on the National Register in 1980. Styles include Craftsman bungalows, Prairie School, Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor and Georgian Revival. Its edges are Memorial Park, Piedras Street, Copia Street and Louisville.
Memorial Park was set aside in 1920 and designed mainly by George Kessler. The Municipal Rose Garden on North Copia opened in 1959. Big trees, irrigated lawns and gardens make this one of the greener parts of central El Paso, and that green brings rodents closer to homes than in desert subdivisions.
Houses that are close to 100 years old have aging foundations, original crawl spaces in some cases, and roofs touched by tree limbs. Detached garages off alleys are common. A good inspection covers the alley side as well as the front.
Owners here often want repairs that respect the original look of the house. Ask for sealing that uses painted metal or mortar matched to the existing finish, and keep the work list in case you sell the house.
What a technician checks in Manhattan Heights
- Tree limbs that touch or hang over the roof
- Detached garages and alley-side fences
- Crawl space vents and foundation gaps
- Attic vents and roof edges on bungalows
- Compost bins and gardens near the house
Rodent services for Manhattan Heights
Mouse Control
House mice and deer mice removed, gaps sealed, droppings cleaned up safely.
Learn more →Attic Rodent Cleanup
Droppings, nests and soiled insulation removed from attics and disinfected.
Learn more →Garage and Vehicle Rodent Control
Garages, sheds and parked cars cleared of woodrats, deer mice and rats.
Learn more →Rodent Exclusion
Gaps in stucco, roofs, coolers and garage doors closed with chew-proof materials.
Learn more →See all 15 rat and mouse services or read the El Paso rodent guides.
Rodent questions from Manhattan Heights
Do trees near Memorial Park attract rats?
Trees give rodents cover and travel routes to rooflines. Trimming limbs back from the roof and sealing roof gaps helps.
Where should my compost bin go?
The CDC recommends keeping compost bins at least 100 feet from the house, which may not be possible on a city lot. Use a closed bin and keep it as far from the house as you can.
Are alley garages a common problem?
Yes. Detached garages with worn doors and stored boxes are often the first place rodents settle. Seal them and store items in lidded bins.