Rats are large, highly adaptable rodents that often invade homes and businesses in search of food, water, and shelter. Unlike mice, rats are more cautious and intelligent, making them harder to trap and eliminate. They are excellent climbers and can enter buildings through small gaps in roofs, walls, and utility lines.

2. How do rats affect my property?

Rats cause extensive damage by gnawing through walls, pipes, insulation, and electrical wiring—posing a serious fire hazard. They also contaminate food and surfaces with their droppings and urine, spreading dangerous diseases like leptospirosis, hantavirus, and rat-bite fever. Their presence can lead to structural damage, costly repairs, and significant health risks for your family.

3. How does Paladin Pest Control treat rats?

We take a strategic approach to rat control by combining trapping, exclusion, and prevention. First, we inspect your home or business to identify rat entry points, nesting sites, and food sources. For active infestations , we deploy a combination of professional-grade traps and tamper-resistant bait stations to eliminate the rats efficiently. After removal, we focus on long-term solutions by sealing off access points and reinforcing vulnerable areas to prevent future invasions.

4. Are your treatments safe for pets and children?

Yes! Our rat control methods prioritize safety by using secured bait stations and carefully placed traps that minimize risk to pets and children. Additionally, we focus on exclusion techniques to keep rats from entering your home in the first place, reducing the need for chemicals. We provide clear guidance on any necessary precautions to ensure your family’s safety.

5. How long does rat control last?

The timeline for eliminating a rat infestation depends on the severity of the problem, but most infestations can be controlled within a few weeks. However, long-term prevention is key , as rats can quickly return if entry points remain open. That’s why our service includes exclusion and ongoing monitoring options to keep your home rat-free for the long haul.

6. What should I do to prepare for treatment?

To help maximize the success of our rat control services, we recommend: Removing clutter from attics, basements, and garages where rats may nest. Securing food sources by keeping pantry items in sealed containers. Identifying and reporting rat activity such as droppings, gnaw marks, or scratching noises. Keeping pets away from treated areas until instructed otherwise. We’ll provide specific preparation steps based on your property’s needs.

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Rat Control in Buda, Kyle and San Marcos

Q: 7. What if I have more rat pest control questions?

We’re happy to help! Whether you need rat trapping, prevention, or exclusion services , Paladin Pest Control has the expertise to keep your property rodent-free. Contact us today for a free inspection and let us protect your home from these destructive pests.

Rats are a serious problem in Central Texas, particularly in the Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos areas, where urban growth and changing weather patterns drive them closer to homes and businesses.

Unlike mice, rats are larger, more destructive, and highly intelligent, making them harder to trap and eliminate. These rodents can chew through walls, pipes, and electrical wiring, creating costly damage and even fire hazards.

They also pose significant health risks, carrying diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonella, and rat-bite fever, which can spread through their droppings and urine.

Rats are nocturnal and cautious, often avoiding unfamiliar traps or baits, which makes DIY control methods largely ineffective.

Because they reproduce quickly and are skilled at finding hidden entry points, professional intervention is essential to fully eliminate an infestation and prevent future problems.

Rat Control for Buda, Kyle and San Marcos

At Paladin Pest Control, we provide comprehensive rat control solutions for homes and businesses in the Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos areas, focusing on both active infestations and long-term prevention.

Our process starts with a detailed inspection to locate entry points, nesting sites, and food sources that attract rats. For current infestations, we use a combination of professional-grade traps and bait stations, strategically placed to ensure effective removal.

In addition to eliminating existing rats, we emphasize prevention services by setting bait boxes, sealing entry points, securing vulnerable areas, and offering expert recommendations to reduce attractants around your property. Because rats are larger, more destructive, and more cautious than mice, a targeted, long-term approach is crucial to keeping them out for good.

Whether you’re facing an active problem or want to protect your home before rats become an issue, Paladin Pest Control has the expertise to keep your property rodent-free.

Get Your Free Rat Inspection Today

At Paladin Pest Control, we believe in identifying problems before they become major headaches, which is why we offer a free, no-obligation inspection to assess rat activity on your property.

Our expert technicians will carefully examine your home and yard, locate problem areas, and provide you with a customized treatment plan designed to eliminate the infestation and protect your home.

Don’t wait until rats take over—click the link below to learn more and schedule your free inspection today!

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Rodent Prevention Prices

This is a monthly service to keep your property rodent free. It is a preventative service.

It involves a multi-step process. First we conduct a thorough investigation to identify the rodents' active areas and paths. Second, we select appropriate baits based on the pathways. Finally, baits are checked regularly and boxes rebaited.

Free-Trapping Warranty:

Rodent prevention, with at least 4 boxes, includes a free-trapping warranty. If you experience any rodent infestations on your property, we'll come out and do trapping for you at no extra charge (terms and conditions may apply).

Monthly Cost

$ 24.95 for current pest customers (includes 4 stations)

$ 34.95 for non-pest customers (includes 4 stations)

(includes free-trapping warranty- a $225 value)

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Rat Control in Buda, Kyle and San Marcos

1. What are rats?

Rats are large, highly adaptable rodents that often invade homes and businesses in search of food, water, and shelter. Unlike mice, rats are more cautious and intelligent, making them harder to trap and eliminate. They are excellent climbers and can enter buildings through small gaps in roofs, walls, and utility lines.
2. How do rats affect my property?

Rats cause extensive damage by gnawing through walls, pipes, insulation, and electrical wiring—posing a serious fire hazard. They also contaminate food and surfaces with their droppings and urine, spreading dangerous diseases like leptospirosis, hantavirus, and rat-bite fever. Their presence can lead to structural damage, costly repairs, and significant health risks for your family.
3. How does Paladin Pest Control treat rats?

We take a strategic approach to rat control by combining trapping, exclusion, and prevention. First, we inspect your home or business to identify rat entry points, nesting sites, and food sources. For active infestations, we deploy a combination of professional-grade traps and tamper-resistant bait stations to eliminate the rats efficiently. After removal, we focus on long-term solutions by sealing off access points and reinforcing vulnerable areas to prevent future invasions.
4. Are your treatments safe for pets and children?

Yes! Our rat control methods prioritize safety by using secured bait stations and carefully placed traps that minimize risk to pets and children. Additionally, we focus on exclusion techniques to keep rats from entering your home in the first place, reducing the need for chemicals. We provide clear guidance on any necessary precautions to ensure your family’s safety.
5. How long does rat control last?

The timeline for eliminating a rat infestation depends on the severity of the problem, but most infestations can be controlled within a few weeks. However, long-term prevention is key, as rats can quickly return if entry points remain open. That’s why our service includes exclusion and ongoing monitoring options to keep your home rat-free for the long haul.
6. What should I do to prepare for treatment?
To help maximize the success of our rat control services, we recommend:
- Removing clutter from attics, basements, and garages where rats may nest.
- Securing food sources by keeping pantry items in sealed containers.
- Identifying and reporting rat activity such as droppings, gnaw marks, or scratching noises.
- Keeping pets away from treated areas until instructed otherwise.
  We’ll provide specific preparation steps based on your property’s needs.
7. What if I have more rat pest control questions?

We’re happy to help! Whether you need rat trapping, prevention, or exclusion services, Paladin Pest Control has the expertise to keep your property rodent-free. Contact us today for a free inspection and let us protect your home from these destructive pests.