Rodent Control services are designed to reduce active rat and mouse activity, protect your home from damage, and minimize health risks associated with rodents throughout North Georgia. Rats and mice can contaminate food, damage wiring and insulation, and spread bacteria through droppings and urine. If you’ve seen rodents around your home, noticed activity in garages or crawlspaces, or are concerned about ongoing rodent pressure, professional control is the safest and most effective next step.

Southern Pest Management provides Rodent Control services for properties in Dawsonville, Cumming, Johns Creek, and Alpharetta, focusing on responsible, controlled rodent management methods. While the term “rat extermination” is still commonly used, modern rodent control relies on targeted, regulated solutions rather than indiscriminate or unsafe methods.

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The Southern Pest Management side of our business focuses specifically on rodent baiting and monitoring systems designed to reduce rodent populations safely and effectively… POPULATION CONTROL. These services are ideal for properties experiencing rodent activity around the exterior, in garages, crawlspaces, or perimeter areas.

Our Rodent Control services include:

• Professionally placed rodent bait stations
• Secure, locked, and weighted stations to prevent access by children, pets, and non-target wildlife
• Strategic placement based on rodent travel patterns and pressure points
• Ongoing monitoring and servicing to maintain effectiveness

All bait stations are installed according to industry standards and regulatory guidelines, ensuring responsible control without unnecessary risk to people, pets, or surrounding wildlife.

Rodent baiting is an effective control method, but it is not always the complete solution—especially when rodents have already entered a structure or when long-term prevention is the goal.

If rodents are inside the home, nesting in attics or walls, or if entry points need to be sealed to prevent future infestations, those services fall under Nuisance Wildlife Trapping and Wildlife Exclusion. These specialized services are handled through our wildlife-focused company at htpps://southernpest.biz, where the emphasis is on:

• Humane trapping and removal
• Entry point identification and sealing
• Structural rodent-proofing
• Long-term wildlife prevention

Click on the logo above to be taken to our WILDLIFE TRAPPING & WILDLIFE EXCLUSION WEBSITE. This separation allows each service to be performed correctly, safely, and with the appropriate licensing and expertise.

Rodent baiting stations are often the right choice when:

• Rodent activity is primarily exterior-based
• Prevention and population reduction are the goal
• A lower-impact control option is preferred

Rodent Trapping and Rodent Exclusion are typically recommended when:

• Rodents are inside living spaces, walls, or attics
• Entry points need to be permanently sealed
• Long-term, structural prevention is required

We’re happy to help you determine the right approach and guide you to the correct service.

If you’re dealing with rodent activity and aren’t sure which solution applies to your situation, give us a call. We’ll help you assess the issue and point you in the right direction.

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What is the difference between rodent trapping and bait stations?

Rodent trapping physically removes rats or mice from inside a structure, while bait stations are used outdoors to help reduce the surrounding rodent population. Trapping solves active indoor problems, while baiting is a population management tool outside.

Why shouldn’t bait stations be used inside a home?

Indoor baiting can lead to rodents dying inside walls, ceilings, or insulation, causing odor issues, insect infestations, and sanitation problems. Ethical rodent control avoids indoor baiting in favor of controlled trapping.

Is trapping more effective than baiting for rats inside a home?

Yes. Trapping is the most effective and responsible way to remove rodents from inside a structure because it allows for direct removal without the risk of hidden carcasses.

What is the safest way to get rats out of a house?

The safest approach is trapping followed by exclusion. Trapping removes the rodents that are already inside, and exclusion seals entry points to prevent new ones from getting in.

Why do rats keep coming back after baiting?

Baiting alone does not stop rats from entering a home. If entry points remain open, new rodents will continue to replace those removed. Exclusion is required for long-term control.

Are outdoor bait stations still useful?

Yes. When used correctly outside the home, bait stations help reduce rodent pressure around the property and limit how many rats attempt to enter the structure.

Do bait stations attract more rats to my house?

Improper placement can increase activity near a structure. Ethical rodent programs place bait stations strategically away from the home to manage populations without drawing rodents indoors.

Is trapping humane?

Yes. When professionally placed and monitored, traps provide a fast, controlled solution and avoid prolonged suffering associated with poison exposure.

Can rodents die inside walls if poisoned outside?

Yes. Rodents that consume bait outside may still enter a structure and die inside walls or ceilings. This is another reason trapping and exclusion are prioritized for indoor issues.

What is rodent exclusion and why is it important?

Rodent exclusion involves sealing gaps, construction openings, vents, pipe chases, and roofline entry points. It is the only true long-term solution for keeping rodents out of a home.

Should trapping be done before sealing the home?

Yes. Trapping must be completed before exclusion work to ensure rodents are not sealed inside the structure.

How long does rodent trapping usually take?

Most trapping programs take about one week, depending on rodent activity levels and access points.

Do rodents indicate a dirty home?

No. Rodents enter homes for shelter, warmth, and access—not cleanliness. Well-maintained homes can still experience rodent issues if entry points exist.

Can rats chew through walls and structures?

Yes. Rats can chew through wood, siding, soffits, and even some construction materials, making exclusion work critical after removal.

What is the most ethical and effective rodent control plan?

The most ethical approach combines indoor trapping, outdoor population control using bait stations when appropriate, and professional exclusion to permanently prevent rodents from entering.