Rodent Trapping & Removal Services in El Paso, TX

The timeline for complete rodent elimination varies depending on the severity of the infestation, size of the property, and complexity of the entry points that need sealing. For moderate infestations, most customers see significant improvement within 1-2 weeks, while complete resolution typically takes 2-4 weeks from start to finish. Severe or long-established infestations, particularly in larger properties or those with numerous entry points, may require 4-6 weeks for complete eradication and exclusion. We provide regular updates throughout the process, adjusting our approach as needed to ensure we achieve complete rodent elimination as efficiently as possible.

While poison bait stations might seem convenient, professional trapping is generally more effective and safer for several important reasons. Poisoned rodents often die in inaccessible areas like wall voids or attics, creating persistent odor problems and attracting secondary pests like flies and carpet beetles that feed on the carcasses. Poison also poses risks to pets, children, and non-target wildlife that might consume either the bait or poisoned rodents. Professional trapping provides confirmed kills, eliminates the risk of decomposing rodents in hidden areas, and gives us valuable information about the size and stage of the infestation through capture counts and types.

Preventing reinfestation requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply removing current rodents. The most crucial step is thorough exclusion work – identifying and sealing all potential entry points using rodent-proof materials that resist gnawing and deterioration. We also address attractants by recommending proper food storage, waste management, and landscape modifications that make your property less appealing to rodents. For long-term protection, many customers choose our maintenance programs that include regular inspections to check for new activity or damage to exclusion repairs, especially before the fall and winter months when rodents most actively seek indoor shelter.

Rodent infestations create significant health concerns beyond the obvious disgust factor of sharing your home with pests. Mice and rats can transmit numerous diseases through their droppings, urine, and saliva, including hantavirus, salmonellosis, leptospirosis, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV). They also trigger or worsen allergies and asthma through their dander, fur, and waste particles that become airborne in your home’s ventilation system. Additionally, rodents can introduce other disease vectors like fleas, ticks, and mites into your living environment, creating secondary pest problems and additional health risks. Our disease prevention pest control approach addresses both the rodents themselves and the contaminants they leave behind to protect your family’s health.

Yes, we provide 24/7 rodent control in El Paso for situations that require immediate attention. While most rodent problems develop over time and don’t constitute true emergencies, we understand that discovering a severe infestation, having rodents in living spaces where children sleep, or facing rodent issues in a commercial food service environment can feel urgent. Our emergency response team is available for after-hours and weekend service calls with minimal additional charges compared to regular scheduling. We prioritize these emergency cases based on health risk factors, severity, and customer needs, typically responding within 2-4 hours for urgent situations throughout the El Paso area.