Rat Control: Professional Rat Control & Exclusion Services
Speed Pest Solutions Bedford TX – Serving North Texas OPEN 24/7
Rats in Your Home? Get Them Out – And Keep Them Out.
You hear scratching in your attic at night. You find gnaw marks on wires or food packaging. You see droppings in your pantry or garage. Rats are not just a nuisance – they carry diseases, cause structural damage, and can even start electrical fires by chewing wires.
Speed Pest Solutions Bedford TX provides professional rat control, removal, and exclusion services across North Texas. We don’t just trap rats – we find how they’re getting in and seal entry points to prevent re-infestation.
📞 Call now for a free rat inspection: (817) 402-1067
Signs You Have Rats in Your Home
- 🐀 Scratching or scurrying sounds – In walls, ceilings, attics, or crawlspaces (especially at night)
- 🐀 Droppings – Dark, 1/2 inch long, capsule-shaped. Found near food sources or along walls.
- 🐀 Gnaw marks – On wires, pipes, wood, food packaging, and furniture.
- 🐀 Grease marks – Oily rub marks along walls, baseboards, and rafters from rat fur.
- 🐀 Nests – Shredded paper, insulation, fabric, or plant material in hidden areas.
- 🐀 Urine odors – Strong, musty ammonia smell in infested areas.
- 🐀 Burrows – Holes in your yard, under foundations, or along fence lines.
- 🐀 Pet acting strange – Dogs or cats scratching at walls or acting agitated.
Common Rat Species in North Texas
🐀 Rats You May Encounter:
- Norway Rat (Brown Rat) – Large, 7-10 inches, heavy body. Burrows in soil, enters through ground level. Common in basements, crawlspaces, and first floors.
- Roof Rat (Black Rat) – Smaller, 5-7 inches, slender body. Excellent climbers. Enters through rooflines, attics, trees, and vines.
- Woodrat (Packrat) – Bushy tail, collects shiny objects. Less common but found in attics and garages.
Dangers of Rat Infestations
⚠️ Rats are dangerous to your home and health:
- Disease transmission – Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, Salmonella, Rat-Bite Fever, Plague
- Fire hazard – Rats chew electrical wires, causing short circuits and house fires
- Structural damage – Chew through drywall, wood, insulation, pipes, and support beams
- Food contamination – Urine and droppings contaminate pantry items and food prep areas
- Allergens – Rat urine and dander trigger asthma and allergies
- Rapid reproduction – A pair of rats can produce up to 2,000 descendants in one year
Our Rat Control & Exclusion Process
Step 1: Free Comprehensive Inspection
We inspect your home – attic, crawlspace, basement, roof, foundation, yard – to identify rat species, entry points, nests, and activity areas.
Step 2: Trapping & Removal
We set professional-grade traps (snap traps, live traps, or multi-catch traps) in strategic locations to remove existing rats quickly and humanely.
Step 3: Exclusion (Sealing Entry Points)
We seal all rat entry points using durable materials – steel mesh, hardware cloth, metal flashing, copper mesh, and caulk. This is the most critical step to prevent re-infestation.
Step 4: Sanitation & Decontamination
We clean and sanitize affected areas, remove droppings, and dispose of contaminated insulation if necessary.
Step 5: Ongoing Monitoring & Prevention
We provide recommendations for landscaping, food storage, and harborage removal, plus quarterly follow-up inspections.
📞 Call (817) 402-1067 for your free rat inspection
Rat Exclusion – How We Seal Entry Points
🔒 Rats can enter through holes as small as 1/2 inch (the size of a dime!). We seal:
- Gaps around pipes, wires, and utility lines entering your home
- Cracks in foundation walls and crawlspace vents
- Gaps under garage doors and exterior doors
- Holes in soffits, fascia boards, and rooflines (roof rats)
- Vents (dryer, attic, gable, crawlspace) – we install vent screens
- Chimney gaps and flue openings
- Gaps between siding and foundation
Rat Prevention Tips
- 🌿 Trim trees and vegetation – Roof rats use overhanging branches to access your roof. Keep branches at least 6 feet from your home.
- 🗑️ Secure trash cans – Use metal or heavy-duty plastic cans with tight-fitting lids.
- 🍂 Remove debris – Clear wood piles, leaf litter, and clutter from around your foundation.
- 💧 Fix leaks – Rats need water daily. Fix dripping faucets and AC condensation lines.
- 🍽️ Store food properly – Keep pantry items in glass, metal, or heavy plastic containers.
- 🐶 Don’t leave pet food out overnight – Rats love dog and cat food.
- 🔍 Seal cracks and gaps – Inspect your foundation and exterior walls annually.
- 📅 Schedule annual professional inspections – Catch infestations early.
Service Areas – 25+ North Texas Cities
BedfordHurstEulessDallasFort WorthArlingtonIrvingGrapevineSouthlakeColleyvilleKellerNorth Richland HillsGrand PrairieMansfieldFlower MoundCoppellTrophy ClubCedar HillDeSoto
Why Choose Us for Rat Control?
- ✅ Locally owned & operated in Bedford, TX
- ✅ Free comprehensive inspections – No obligation
- ✅ Same-day & emergency service available 24/7
- ✅ Full exclusion – we seal entry points (most companies skip this critical step!)
- ✅ Humane trapping methods
- ✅ Sanitation and decontamination services
- ✅ Attic restoration and insulation replacement
- ✅ Military, senior & first responder discounts
- ✅ 100% satisfaction guarantee
Why DIY Rat Control Fails
⚠️ Store-bought traps and poisons rarely solve the problem because:
- You’re not finding and sealing entry points – new rats will keep coming in
- Rats are trap-shy and learn to avoid snap traps
- Poisons cause rats to die in walls – creating odor and fly problems
- Secondary poisoning risks to pets and wildlife
- You’re not addressing the full extent of the infestation
Professional exclusion + trapping is the only permanent solution.
Emergency Rat Control – Available 24/7
⚠️ Rat emergency? We answer calls 24/7/365. Rats reproduce quickly – don’t wait!
📞 Call our emergency line: (817) 402-1067
Also Ask About Our Other Services
📞 We also offer: Termite Control • Bed Bug Heat Treatment • Mosquito Control • Mouse Control • Wildlife Removal • Silverfish Removal • Centipede Control • Lawn Care – all available 24/7.
Call us for any pest problem: (817) 402-1067
FAQs About Rat Control
Q: How do rats get into my home?
A: Rats can squeeze through holes as small as 1/2 inch (size of a dime). They enter through foundation cracks, gaps under doors, rooflines, vents, pipes, and utility entry points.
Q: How long does rat control take?
A: Initial trapping takes 1-2 weeks. Full exclusion (sealing entry points) is completed during the first visit. Follow-up visits ensure all rats are removed.
Q: Is rat control safe for my pets?
A: Yes. We use tamper-proof bait stations and snap traps placed in areas inaccessible to pets. We never use open poisons that could harm pets or wildlife.
Q: Do you offer warranties on exclusion work?
A: Yes. We offer warranties on our exclusion services – ask for details during your free inspection.
Q: How much does rat control cost?
A: Call for a free estimate. Pricing depends on infestation size, home size, and extent of exclusion work needed.
Q: Do you also treat for mice?
A: Yes! We offer comprehensive rodent control for both rats and mice. Mice can enter through holes as small as 1/4 inch.
Contact Us
📞 (817) 402-1067
📍 Office Address: 1609 Timber Glen Dr, Bedford, TX 76022, USA
📧 Email: info@speedpestexterminatorstx.com
Hours: Open 24 hours – 7 days a week, including holidays
Service Area: Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, North Richland Hills, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Flower Mound, and 25+ North Texas cities
