Rats and mice spread disease, contaminate food and chew through wiring and insulation. O'Connor Pest Control removes them and seals them out for good.
Rodents are a common problem across Texas, and they give nothing back to the buildings they move into. The two species we see most around Houston are the roof rat and the house mouse. Both reproduce quickly, both can squeeze through surprisingly small gaps, and both get worse the longer they're left alone.
O'Connor Pest Control starts every rodent job with a thorough inspection, then builds a plan specialized for your property. That plan may include excluding entry points, removing food sources and harborage areas, a trapping program to eliminate the rodents already inside, and bait stations around the exterior to help prevent future infestations.
Rodent control is a major part of our commercial work. Rats and mice pose a serious risk for restaurants, food facilities, warehouses and storage buildings, where they can damage inventory and put health inspections at risk.
Rodents are most active at night, so the signs they leave behind are usually the first thing you notice.
Dark droppings with pointed ends in corners, cabinets, pantries and along walls. Mouse droppings are about 1/4 inch; roof rat droppings are about 1/2 inch.
Chewed food packaging, wiring, insulation, wood and plastic, especially near walls and entry points.
A distinctive musky smell, and dark smudges from body oil and dirt along the runways they travel.
Scratching and scurrying sounds in the attic, walls or ceiling, usually at night.
Rodents spread serious diseases, carry fleas, and contaminate food and food-prep surfaces with their droppings and urine. Worldwide, they consume or contaminate roughly a fifth of the food supply.
They also cause real structural damage. Rats and mice gnaw constantly, chewing through wiring, insulation, wood and plastic, which can create fire hazards and expensive repairs.
They're surprisingly capable, too. A mouse can run as fast as 10 miles an hour and survive an 8-foot fall, and a roof rat can survive a fall of up to 25 feet. Sealing their entry points is just as important as removing the rodents already inside.
Rodent service from O'Connor Pest Control can include:
The most common sign is droppings. Mouse droppings are about 1/4 inch long and roof rat droppings are about 1/2 inch, both dark with pointed ends. Other signs include gnaw marks, a musky odor, rub marks along walls, and scratching noises in the attic or walls at night.
The roof rat and the house mouse are the most common species we encounter in homes and businesses across the Houston area.
We start with a thorough inspection, then build a plan that may include sealing entry points, removing food and harborage, a trapping program to eliminate the current population, and exterior bait stations to help prevent new rodents from moving in.
Yes. Rodent control for restaurants, food facilities, warehouses, storage buildings and retail is a core part of our commercial pest control work, with a response within 24 hours.
Removing the rodents inside only solves part of the problem. As long as there's a way in, new rodents will follow. Exclusion closes those gaps so the problem doesn't come back.
Here's what to expect when you call O'Connor Pest Control about rats or mice.
Call 281-374-6902 or request service online. Commercial requests get a response within 24 hours.
We inspect inside and out to find activity, nesting areas and every way rodents are getting in.
A trapping program removes the current rodents, and we seal entry points to keep new ones out.
Exterior bait stations and regular service help keep rodents from coming back.
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