Rat Control in Frisco
Inspection-First Service for Suspected Rat Activity
Sounds or droppings alone may not reveal where rats are active. At Adams Exterminating - Lewisville, we begin every service with a property inspection rather than a generic pest-control package. The findings guide a customized treatment plan based on the conditions at your home.
Our trained entomologists and licensed service technicians provide rodent-control services for Frisco homeowners. We’ve protected North Texas homes and businesses since 1947 and remain under fourth-generation local family ownership. That regional experience informs our inspection-first approach to rat concerns.
Call (972) 430-5717 to request a free, no-obligation estimate for rat control in Frisco.
Signs of Rats in Your Home
Rats are larger than mice, so the evidence they leave is often larger and more noticeable. A single sign may not reveal the extent of a problem, but repeated evidence in the same areas warrants a professional rodent inspection.
Potential signs of rat activity include:
- Droppings: Rat droppings are generally larger than mouse droppings.
- Gnaw marks: Rats can leave larger marks on materials along their routes.
- Rub marks: Repeated travel along walls and other surfaces can leave visible smudges.
- Movement sounds: Scratching or movement may be heard in walls, ceilings, attics, garages, or crawlspaces.
Roof Rats & Norway Rats
Roof rats and Norway rats are the two primary rat species found in structures across the United States. Roof rats are smaller and more slender than Norway rats, with tails longer than their bodies. They also climb well and may travel along rooflines, overhanging branches, and utility lines.
The location of visible evidence can inform an inspection, but sounds alone may not reveal the type of rodent or where it’s entering. A professional assessment considers the available signs and conditions around the structure rather than relying on a single clue.
Our Rat Control Inspection Process in Frisco
Homeowners looking for a Frisco rat exterminator often want to know what happens first. We start with an inspection to gather the property-specific information needed for a customized treatment plan.
Property Inspection
A rodent inspection looks for evidence of activity, likely travel routes, and conditions that may allow rats to access or remain around the structure. Because these findings vary from one property to another, the inspection is essential to planning the service.
Customized Treatment Planning
We use the inspection findings to develop a plan for the property rather than assigning the same package to every home. The exact plan depends on the evidence and conditions we identify. After the assessment, we can explain the recommended approach for your specific concern.
The products we use are EPA-approved and come from manufacturers including Bayer, BASF, and Dow. We follow guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Department of Agriculture in our pest-control work.
Why Suspected Rat Problems Deserve Timely Attention
A prompt professional assessment can clarify the source and extent of a suspected problem. Rats may remain out of sight while leaving droppings, gnaw marks, rub marks, or recurring sounds in different parts of a home. An inspection brings those pieces of evidence together.
Norway rats and roof rats are associated with diseases including leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and rat-bite fever. In Texas, hantavirus risk is associated more closely with native rodents such as cotton rats, deer mice, and white-footed mice than with the Norway rats and roof rats commonly found around homes. These general health associations don’t determine the risk at an individual property, which requires an assessment of the conditions present.
We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have served more than 10,000 North Texas homes and businesses through general pest, termite, and mosquito control. These credentials reflect our long record of working with property owners throughout the region.
Start with a Rat Inspection in Frisco
New customers in Frisco can request a free, no-obligation estimate for a suspected rat problem. Our contact form is available if you prefer to tell us what you’ve noticed online.
Call (972) 430-5717 to request your free estimate and start with a professional rat inspection.
