How Rats Get Into Houston Homes
A small building code loophole in the City of Houston makes rats more prevalent. Plus: the number one thing you can do to prevent an infestation.
October 12, 2025
A small building code loophole in the City of Houston makes rats more prevalent. Plus: the number one thing you can do to prevent an infestation.
What Should You Do When You See a Rat? There are few things more disconcerting than seeing a rat in your home. If you do, you’ll have difficulty believing “they’re more afraid of you than you are of them.” Many rats will stare at you, bold as you please, as if challenging you to do something about their presence. As
Rats can enter even the cleanest homes, especially in Houston. Houston is one of America’s largest cities, and rats are an inescapable part of city living. Several properties in Houston actively attract rats, which, in turn, brings rats to other homes in the area. Right now, there are more than 3,700 property standards violations citywide. Fortunately, you can control your
Houston residents often ask us whether they have rats or mice in their homes. The idea is that rats are a lot more dangerous than mice. There are ways to tell whether you have a rat problem or a mouse problem. Here are four signs we look at. #1) Droppings Rat droppings are nearly an inch long. You’ll tend to
Do you hear thumps and bumps in your attic? While you might be in denial—nobody ever wants to think they have a wildlife problem—sounds in your attic almost always mean some creature has moved in. Here’s how to tell what you might be dealing with. Heavy Footsteps If it sounds like someone is walking around up there, then there’s a
Many believe that rats can’t make them sick unless they are bitten, scratched, or come into direct contact with rat droppings. Nothing could be further from the truth. Rats in the home can make you ill even if you never see one face-to-face. The Most Common Rodent-Born Illness Hantavirus, or HPS, is the most common disease you’ll find when rats
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