Rodents · Atlanta, GA
Rat control for roof rats and Norway rats in Atlanta
Atlanta’s tree canopy gives roof rats a highway to your roofline. Norway rats work from the ground up. Each needs its own plan.
Searching for a rat exterminator in Atlanta? Roof rat control focuses on the roofline and trees, while Norway rat removal starts at the foundation.
Call if you notice:
- Heavy running or gnawing in the attic
- Raisin-sized droppings or greasy rub marks
- Burrows along the foundation
Roof rat or Norway rat?
| Roof rat | Norway rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Sleek, tail longer than body | Heavier, blunt nose, shorter tail |
| Lives | Attics, trees, ivy, upper walls | Burrows, crawl spaces, basements, sewers |
| Entry | Roof returns, soffits, vents, line sets | Foundation gaps, crawl-space vents, drains |
| Key fix | Trim limbs, seal roof gaps | Seal foundation, manage burrows |
Rat control process
Inspection
Rub marks, droppings, gnawing, burrows and roof-level entry points.
Trapping
Rat-sized traps on runways, pre-baited to overcome rats’ caution around new objects.
Exclusion
Heavy-gauge mesh and metal at entry points; rats gnaw through foam and soft materials.
Habitat
Trim branches, secure trash and compost, remove fallen fruit and pet food.
How it works
Call
Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. Photos help.
Inspection
A technician checks the house, crawl space or basement, attic access and yard, and finds the source, not just the symptoms.
Your plan
You get the treatment options that fit your home, what each involves, and the factors that set the cost, before any work starts.
Treatment & follow-up
Targeted treatment, practical fixes you can make, and follow-up visits where the pest needs them.
Frequently asked questions
What do roof rats eat in Atlanta?
Roof rats readily eat fruits, nuts, birdseed and pet food. Removing those sources supports trapping and exclusion.
Should I use poison for rats inside the house?
Rats that eat poison can die inside walls and cause strong odors, and baits put pets and wildlife at risk. Indoors, trapping is usually the better choice. Outdoors, any bait should be in tamper-resistant stations used exactly as the label directs.
Is it rats or squirrels in my attic?
Rats are most active at night. Squirrels make noise in the early morning and late afternoon. Squirrels are wildlife, and in Georgia trapping them falls under DNR nuisance wildlife rules.
Rat Control across Atlanta
We cover intown Atlanta inside I-285 and the nearby cities listed below.
Intown Atlanta
- Downtown Atlanta
- Midtown Atlanta
- Old Fourth Ward
- West Midtown & Northwest Atlanta
- Inman Park
- Poncey-Highland
- Virginia-Highland
- Morningside-Lenox Park
- Ansley Park
- Candler Park & Lake Claire
- Kirkwood & Edgewood
- East Lake
- East Atlanta & Ormewood Park
- Grant Park & Glenwood Park
- West End & Vine City
- Westview & Mozley Park
- Southwest Atlanta
- Southeast & South-Central Atlanta
- Buckhead