Need reliable rat control in Fort Worth? Our TPCL-licensed experts remove roof rats and Norway rats permanently — species identified, entry point sealed, problem solved. Call (817) 839-0968 today for a free same-day inspection.
Most rodent control jobs fail initially because the company treated only the symptom—removing a rat without sealing the entry point—without identifying the specific species or how it was getting in. At Rodent Guard Fort Worth, we base our entire approach on species identification; roof rats and Norway rats enter through different areas and do not respond to the same removal methods. We serve homes and businesses in Arlington Heights, Wedgwood, Fairmount, and the Stockyards. Call (817) 839-0968 for same-day service and to receive a written quote before any work begins.
Mouse droppings are smaller and more pellet-like; rat droppings are noticeably bigger.
Roof rats are most active after dark and travel along joists and ceiling lines.
Rats gnaw constantly to manage their teeth — wiring damage is common and a real fire risk.
A sign of Norway rats, especially in yards near creeks, alleys, or dense ground cover.
Rats follow the same paths repeatedly, leaving oily smudges where their fur brushes the wall.
Dogs detect Norway rat burrowing below grade — repeated sniffing or scratching at the floor near the foundation edge points at ground-level burrowing, not roofline activity a roof rat would trigger.
Dogs detect Norway rat burrowing below grade — repeated sniffing or scratching at the floor near the foundation edge points at ground-level burrowing, not roofline activity a roof rat would trigger.
Roof rats and Norway rats live differently, enter differently, and need different treatment. We confirm which one before a single trap goes down — not after the first round doesn’t work.
Caulk breaks down in a Texas summer. We use galvanized steel mesh on every gap we close, sized to fit the actual opening, not a one-size patch pressed in regardless of surface or gap type.
Inspection, trapping, sealing, and cleanup typically done same day. We don’t split it into three visits to pad the invoice — most Fort Worth homes are resolved in a single well-planned trip.
We’ve worked Fort Worth attics and foundations since 2010 — Trinity River corridors, Fairmount pier-and-beam homes, TCU/West Cliff rooflines. This isn’t general pest knowledge; it’s specific to here.
A single breeding pair can produce dozens of offspring within months. The longer the infestation sits, the more it costs to fix and the more damage it does to wiring and structure
Roof rats are climbers that nest in attics and travel along rooflines and trees — they're the ones using oak branches as a bridge straight onto your house. Norway rats burrow at ground level near foundations, alleys, and creek beds instead. Both are common in Fort Worth, but the entry points and treatment differ enough that confusing the two leads to wasted effort.
Most jobs are resolved in 1–3 visits depending on severity. Active infestations with a single confirmed entry point are often handled in one visit; larger populations or multiple entry points can take longer to fully clear.
Trapped rats are humanely dispatched on-site and disposed of properly — not relocated, since Norway rats and roof rats released nearby return quickly. The method varies by species, location in the structure, and whether children or pets are in the immediate area, which we account for before placement.
Most removal and exclusion jobs run around $249. Every quote is in writing before work begins, based on what we actually find during inspection
Yes — exclusion work carries a workmanship warranty. If rats re-enter through a point we sealed, we return and fix it at no charge, no questions asked.
Yes, and quickly. Removing the current population without sealing the entry point just clears the way for the next rat that finds it. That's why we recommend exclusion alongside removal, not as an optional add-on.
