Rodent Control
Rodents in your home or business? At Summit Pest Defense, we deliver safe, effective, and lasting rodent control solutions. From rats in the attic to mice in your walls, our expert team eliminates infestations and helps keep them out for good.
Why Choose Summit Pest Defense?
Choosing the right pest control service is essential for protecting your home or business from infestations. At Summit Pest Defense, we do more than just eliminate pests—we provide solutions that keep them from coming back.
Safe & Effective Treatments
Our family- and pet-friendly pest control solutions effectively eliminate infestations without using harsh chemicals, ensuring a safe environment for your home or business.
Preventative Approach
We don’t just remove pests—we find their entry points and risk factors, applying strategic measures to prevent future infestations and keep your property pest-free.
Licensed & Insured Experts
Our certified technicians have the experience, training, and industry knowledge to deliver long-lasting pest control solutions using proven methods for effective results.
Rodents We Deal With
Texas homes and businesses often deal with multiple species of rodents. Each presents different risks, nesting habits, and challenges. At Summit Pest Defense, we’re experienced in handling all major rodent problems quickly and professionally.
Roof Rats
Small, agile climbers that nest in attics, walls, and trees. Known for spreading quickly and damaging insulation or wiring.
Norway Rats
Large, aggressive burrowers that destroy foundations, basements, and structures from below.
House Mice
The most common indoor rodent. Mice contaminate food, chew wires, and leave behind droppings that carry bacteria.
Field Mice
Often sneak indoors during cooler months. They carry hantavirus and prefer garages, sheds, and hidden areas.
Our Rodent Control Process
At Summit Pest Defense, we don’t just treat symptoms—we address the source of the infestation to ensure long-term results. Our proven rodent control process includes thorough inspection, targeted removal, professional sealing (exclusion), sanitation, and proactive prevention. Each step is carefully designed to eliminate existing rodents and stop new ones from getting in.
Inspection & Assessment
Your rodent control service begins with a full inspection of your property. We walk the interior and exterior to identify where rodents are active, how they’re getting in, and what conditions may be attracting them. We check for nesting signs, entry points, and areas of structural vulnerability. This step allows us to build a customized plan based on the exact issues affecting your home or business.
Trapping & Removal
Once we understand the activity levels and pathways, we set up professional traps to safely remove the rodents from your property. We place these traps in high-traffic areas using strategies that are effective and humane. Our goal is to quickly reduce the active rodent population without relying heavily on poisons or chemicals that could harm pets or leave rodents to die in inaccessible places.
Sealing Entry Points (Exclusion)
After rodents are removed, we focus on keeping them out for good. We seal up small gaps, holes, and other access points using rodent-proof materials. Whether it’s a gap under a door, an opening around a pipe, or a breach in your attic, we reinforce these weak spots to prevent reentry. This step is one of the most important parts of achieving long-term rodent control.
Cleanup & Sanitization
Rodents often leave behind contamination in the form of droppings, urine, and nesting debris. We clean and disinfect these areas to remove bacteria, odors, and allergens that pose health risks. If necessary, we also address damaged insulation or contaminated spaces so your home or business is safe, sanitary, and back to normal.
Ongoing Prevention Plan
Rodents don’t just cause damage—they pose real health risks to your family or customers. Whether it’s scratching in the walls, chewed wires, or droppings in the pantry, even a small rodent problem can turn into a major infestation fast.
At Summit Pest Defense, we offer comprehensive rodent control services built around long-term protection. From initial inspection to full exclusion and cleanup, we help Texas homeowners and businesses eliminate rodents and prevent them from coming back.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Shelly Buse
Customer
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I am manager of an office complex and we have been using Summit Pest Defense for a while now. Amanda and Justin are always so pleasant to work with and they bend over backwards to accommodate our crazy schedule. Since we’ve been using them our bug situation is entirely under control. I would highly recommend them!
Gary Thomas
Customer
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We just moved from Colorado to Lockhart and we’re very appreciative that Amanda and Justin are saving us from all the bugs and spiders. Justin was very thorough and Amanda made the scheduling of our service smooth and simple. We look forward to using Summit Pest Control throughout the year!
Paul BigFire Roberts
Customer
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Great people, great price, great service. A new neighborhood with open areas adjacent, so I was happy to get a headstart on keeping my house free and clear of creepy crawlers. Thanks again!
Tracy Swan
Customer
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Great company I highly recommend for all pest control needs!! Curtis and Justin are awesome and Amanda is super sweet!! Call NOW … trust me , you need them!!
Paul Virost
Customer
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Excellent service over the past two years with Summit from quarterly preventative to addressing some squirrels in our attic. I would highly recommend Justin and Curtis for your pest defense needs!
Ben Haverda
Customer
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Great family owned and operated company. Very reliable and trustworthy service! I don’t let just anyone inside my home, but the owner of Summit Pest Defense assure me my home is safe while they are treating the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover solutions to common pest problems and learn how Summit Pest Defense can protect your home or business from unwanted pests.
How do I know if I have a rodent problem?
Common signs include scratching sounds, droppings, gnaw marks, chewed food packaging, and foul odors—especially in attics, pantries, or behind appliances.
Are your rodent treatments safe for pets and kids?
Yes. We use pet-safe traps and tamper-resistant bait stations. Our exclusion and prevention techniques are 100% non-toxic.
How quickly can you get rid of rodents?
Every situation is different, but most rodent infestations can be brought under control within 1–2 weeks with proper trapping and exclusion.
Do you offer warranties for rodent control?
Yes. We include a 12-month warranty on all full exclusion work. Please note that partial exclusions are not covered under warranty.
Which towns/cities do you service?
- Austin, TX
- Bastrop, TX
- Bee Cave, TX
- Buda, TX
- Burnet, TX
- Cedar Park, TX
- Creedmoor, TX
- Dripping Springs, TX
- Elgin, TX
- Florence, TX
- Georgetown, TX
- Horseshoe Bay, TX
- Hutto, TX
- Kyle, TX
- Lago Vista, TX
- Lakeway, TX
- Leander, TX
- Liberty Hill, TX
- Lockhart, TX
- Luling, TX
- Manor, TX
- Marble Falls, TX
- Martindale, TX
- Maxwell, TX
- New Braunfels, TX
- Niederwald, TX
- Pflugerville, TX
- Round Rock, TX
- San Marcos, TX
- Taylor, TX
- Uhland, TX
- West Lake Hills, TX
- Wimberley, TX
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Family Owned & Operated
Summit Pest Defense is a family-owned pest control company that takes pride in delivering top-notch customer service. We have been involved in pest control for three generations and are committed to providing quality service. Our experts utilize the latest technologies and methods to get rid of pests quickly and safely. We pride ourselves on customer service and are known for building lasting relationships with our customers.
Rodent Control in Texas: What to Know
Why Rodents Are a Year-Round Problem in Texas
Texas’ mild winters allow rodents to remain active throughout the year. When temperatures drop or food becomes scarce outdoors, rats and mice quickly move inside—looking for warmth, shelter, and steady food sources. Even clean, well-sealed homes are not immune. A single pregnant mouse can give birth to up to a dozen babies every three weeks, turning a minor issue into a major infestation within a short time. Early detection and prevention are key.
The Hidden Risks of DIY Rodent Control
DIY rodent solutions like snap traps and bait stations may offer short-term relief, but they rarely solve the full problem. Many DIY efforts:
- Fail to identify and treat hidden nesting areas
- Don’t address the root cause—entry points and attractants
- Put pets and small children at risk if not used properly
Professional rodent control goes beyond just removing the visible rodents. It includes thorough inspection, strategic removal, and sealing off access points, ensuring the problem doesn’t return.
How Rodents Damage Your Property
Rats and mice cause more than just contamination—they’re destructive. If left unchecked, they can:
- Chew through electrical wiring, increasing fire risks
- Tear through insulation, drywall, and air ducts
- Destroy stored goods, packaging, and materials
- Create fire and flooding hazards by damaging plumbing and HVAC systems
We help protect your home or business from this costly damage by eliminating the infestation and reinforcing weak spots.
Rodent Prevention Tips for Texas Homes & Businesses
While our professional rodent control services are your best defense, proactive steps make a big difference:
- Keep all food stored in tightly sealed containers
- Regularly take out trash and secure garbage bins with tight-fitting lids
- Seal cracks, gaps, and utility openings on the outside of your home or building
- Eliminate standing water around your property
- Trim vegetation and tree limbs at least 3 feet away from the roofline
- Clean up clutter, especially in garages, sheds, and storage areas
- Schedule seasonal rodent inspections before cooler weather hits
Taking these steps alongside routine professional service will drastically reduce the chance of future infestations.