
Understanding Rodent Control in East Cobb
Professional rodent control services in East Cobb, Cobb County, Georgia. Licensed, insured, and serving the East Cobb area since 2009.
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 East Cobb 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
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 East Cobb & Cobb 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.
Sope Creek, Paper Mill Creek, Columns Drive corridor, and the extensive mature hardwood canopy that defines East Cobb's residential character. Complex rooflines on large homes create numerous entry points. Squirrels and raccoons are the dominant calls. Deteriorating builder-grade soffits on 30–40 year old homes are particularly vulnerable. Bat colonies found near creek corridors.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Most residential rodent control projects in East Cobb 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 East Cobb Customers Say
"Our East Cobb colonial had multiple entry points we never knew about. The Outdoors Group did a comprehensive inspection and sealed our entire roofline. No more wildlife in the attic."
Mark D. — East Cobb, GA
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