Rodent Control in Baton Rouge, LA
Scratching in the attic at night usually means rats or mice. In the capital region, roof rats climb trees and power lines and slip in at the roofline.
Request pest controlRoof rats
Agile climbers that nest in attics and use trees, vines and lines to reach the roof.
Norway rats
Heavier burrowing rats that live under slabs, sheds and woodpiles and come in at ground level.
House mice
Small and able to squeeze through gaps the size of a pencil.
Signs
Droppings, chewed wires or boxes, grease marks along walls and noises at night.
Exclusion
Sealing entry points at roof returns, vents, eaves and around pipes is the long-term fix.
Trapping
Traps placed along runways remove rodents already inside; poison baits indoors can lead to odors.
Cleanup
Attic insulation fouled with droppings may need to be removed and replaced.
Trim back
Cut tree limbs back from the roof so roof rats can't jump across.
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Tell us what you're hearing or seeing and where. Send a request and a licensed pest control company will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are rats in my attic in winter?
- Cooler weather drives them indoors to nest.
- Is poison a good idea?
- Indoors it can leave rodents dying in walls. Trapping and exclusion are usually better.
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