
Understanding Rodent Control in Atlanta
Atlanta's urban density, aging infrastructure, and restaurant corridors create persistent rodent problems. From Midtown high-rises to East Atlanta bungalows, rodents find entry points in every type of construction.
Rodents are the most common wildlife issue we deal with across Metro Atlanta — and they're also the most underestimated. By the time most homeowners call us, the problem is far worse than they realize. A single pair of mice can produce 60+ offspring in a year. Rats are bolder, more destructive, and can gnaw through wood, PVC pipe, and even concrete. Whether you're dealing with mice in your kitchen walls or rats in your attic, the approach is the same: trap, seal, and eliminate every entry point. Anything less is a temporary fix.
In our experience, the most common mistake homeowners make with rodents is buying traps at the hardware store and thinking the problem is solved when they catch a few. What they don't realize is that for every rodent you see, there are likely 10-20 more you don't. We got a call from a family in Douglasville who had been 'managing' their mouse problem with snap traps for over a year. When we inspected, we found the attic insulation completely saturated with urine, droppings throughout the HVAC ductwork, and over a dozen active entry points around the foundation and roofline. The contamination was so severe the entire attic needed to be gutted and re-insulated.
Rodent droppings and urine aren't just unpleasant — they carry real diseases. Hantavirus from mice, leptospirosis from rats, and salmonella from both. When droppings dry out and get disturbed (like when you turn on your HVAC system), particles become airborne and circulate through your home. Chewed wiring is another critical concern — rodent-gnawed electrical wires are a leading cause of house fires in Georgia. If you're seeing droppings, hearing scratching, or smelling something musty in your walls, don't wait.
What To Do Right Now
Do This
- Call for a professional inspection — rodent problems are almost always bigger than they appear
- Store all food (including pet food) in sealed, hard-sided containers
- Check your attic and crawlspace for droppings, gnaw marks, and nesting material
- Note where and when you hear activity to help us target the inspection
Don't Do This
- Do NOT rely solely on store-bought traps — they catch individual rodents but don't solve the problem
- Do NOT use poison without professional guidance — dead rodents in your walls create terrible odors and secondary poisoning risks to pets
- Do NOT sweep or vacuum rodent droppings without a mask — hantavirus particles become airborne when disturbed
- Do NOT ignore small signs — a 'minor' rodent issue today becomes a major infestation within weeks
Is This Happening in Your Atlanta Home?
Small droppings along walls, in cabinets, or near food storage
Scratching or squeaking inside walls, especially at night
Gnaw marks on food packaging, wires, or wood
Grease marks or rub trails along baseboards
Nests made of shredded paper or insulation
Rat infestations in homes near Atlanta's commercial and restaurant corridors in Midtown and Virginia-Highland
Dangers & Health Risks
Disease Transmission
Rodents carry hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis — all transmissible through droppings and urine.
Fire Risk
Mice and rats chew through electrical wiring, creating a serious fire hazard in walls and attics.
Contamination
A single mouse produces 50–75 droppings per day, contaminating insulation, ductwork, and living spaces.
How We Solve Your Rodent Control Problem
Every situation is different, but our proven process ensures a permanent solution — not a temporary fix.
Comprehensive Inspection
We inspect your entire home — attic, crawlspace, foundation perimeter, roofline, and interior — to identify every entry point, assess contamination levels, and determine the species and scope of the infestation.
Strategic Trapping & Elimination
We deploy professional-grade traps in targeted locations based on activity patterns. We minimize poison use due to secondary poisoning risks and instead focus on effective trapping combined with complete exclusion.
Permanent Entry Point Sealing
Every entry point — from gaps as small as a dime (mice) to holes the size of a quarter (rats) — is sealed with galvanized steel, commercial-grade sealants, and hardware cloth. This is the only way to stop the cycle.
Common in Atlanta & Fulton County
Metro Atlanta's warm climate and sprawling suburban development create ideal conditions for both mice and rats year-round. Norway rats are common near older foundations and sewer lines, especially in intown neighborhoods like Decatur, Grant Park, and East Atlanta. Roof rats are prevalent in areas with mature tree canopy — Buckhead, Brookhaven, and Sandy Springs see heavy roof rat activity. House mice are everywhere, and they only need a gap the size of a dime to enter. Georgia has no 'rodent season' — they're active 365 days a year, though activity increases in fall and winter as they seek warmth.
The BeltLine corridor, Piedmont Park, extensive urban tree canopy, and creek systems like Peachtree Creek and Proctor Creek funnel wildlife throughout the metro core. Atlanta's older homes and massive tree canopy make squirrel and raccoon intrusions extremely common. Bat colonies thrive in historic neighborhood attics, and rodent issues are persistent in denser areas.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Most residential rodent control projects in Atlanta range from $500–$4,000+
Projects can range from $500 to over $4,000 depending on your home's size, roof slopes, roof condition, soffit and fascia, overall condition of the home, and any existing damage that should be repaired during the exclusion process. Every project starts with a free inspection and transparent, itemized quote.
What Atlanta Customers Say
"Living in Virginia-Highland, wildlife is just part of the deal. The Outdoors Group sealed every entry point on our 1930s bungalow and cleaned out years of squirrel damage. Worth every penny."
David R. — Atlanta, GA
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