Rodent Control in Dallas: Top 7 Companies & What They Charge (2026)
Last updated: July 2026
Rodent control in Dallas typically runs $150–$450 for an initial trapping program and $400–$2,500 for full exclusion (finding and sealing every entry point), based on national cost data and published Dallas-area pricing. Rodent-first specialists such as First In Rodent and Pest Services and Legacy Pest and Wildlife focus on rats, mice and attic wildlife; full-service companies like All-Safe Pest & Termite can bundle rodent work with general pest control.
Scratching in the ceiling after dark in Dallas usually means roof rats — the metro's default attic invader. To build this ranking, we screened the 63 licensed, 4.5★+ rodent-capable companies in our Dallas–Fort Worth directory down to seven: every TPCL license verified against the Texas Department of Agriculture (SPCS) database, review bases read for rodent-specific work, specializations confirmed.
Below: the top Dallas rat removal and rodent control companies side by side, what an exterminator actually charges here for trapping and exclusion, which service your situation calls for, and answers to the questions Dallas homeowners ask most.
Dallas Rodent Control Companies Compared
Ratings, review counts and TPCL license numbers come from Google Business Profile data and the
Texas Department of Agriculture (SPCS)
license database. “—” in the inspection column means we haven't confirmed that company's policy by
phone yet.
Best rodent-only specialist 1. First In Rodent and Pest Services
The name is the specialty: rodents first, general pests second. What reviewers mention most on Google is exactly the sequence that ends infestations — rodent control, attic sealing, hole sealing — rather than a bait-box subscription, and the company holds a perfect 5★ rating across its review base. For the classic Dallas scenario of roof rats in the attic, a rodent-first operator like this is usually the right first call, and they handle raccoon removal too when the noise overhead turns out not to be rats.
Serves: Dallas and northern suburbs · (281) 703-4684 · Website
Best for wildlife & rodents 2. M&M Pest and Wildlife
A Dallas-based pest and wildlife company with one of the largest review bases of any specialist on this list — several hundred Google reviews built up over years of local work. The pest-plus-wildlife combination matters for attic jobs: rats, squirrels and raccoons each need different handling, and a company licensed and equipped for both sides can identify what's actually up there and treat it in one engagement instead of referring you elsewhere.
Serves: Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex · (214) 923-1772 · Website
Best full-service local company 3. All-Safe Pest & Termite
One of the largest independent pest control companies in DFW, All-Safe handles rodent control as part of a full service line that includes termites and general pests. That makes it a strong pick if rodents are one of several problems — you can bundle the work under one company — and its review base of several thousand makes performance easy to check before you book. Practical extras: Saturday hours and online estimates, both rare in this list.
Serves: Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex · (972) 945-9226 · Website
Best for exclusion & repairs 4. ABC Home & Commercial Services
ABC is a long-established Texas regional company with an unusual advantage for rodent jobs: in-house handyman and repair crews. Exclusion work often turns up damage — chewed soffits, torn vent screens, gaps in siding — and ABC can quote the sealing and the repairs in one visit instead of sending you to a separate contractor. A 4.9★ rating across two-thousand-plus reviews puts it among the most consistently rated large operators in the metro.
Serves: Dallas and major Texas metros · (469) 549-7304 · Website
Best in the northern metro 5. Adams Exterminating
Based in Denton with a perfect 5★ rating across the largest review base of any five-star company in our licensed pool, Adams is the strongest pick if you're north of the LBJ — Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Frisco. Wildlife removal is on the official service list alongside general pest and termite work, and "rodent control" is one of the topics customers bring up most in reviews, so attic calls are routine work here rather than an occasional add-on.
Serves: Denton, Lewisville and the northern metro · (940) 239-9786 · Website
Best for Fort Worth attics 6. Critter Stop
A Fort Worth operator whose Google review topics read like an attic-job checklist: squirrel removal, raccoon removal, attic sealing, insulation installation, thorough analysis. That last pair matters — sealing plus insulation means they handle the restoration side of an infestation, not just the trapping, which most companies subcontract out. Perfect 5★ rating, and one of the few companies on this list open on Saturdays, which is when most attic noise gets diagnosed.
Serves: Fort Worth and Tarrant County · (817) 670-5667 · Website
Best boutique specialist 7. Legacy Pest and Wildlife
A small Dallas pest-and-wildlife shop with a perfect 5★ rating — the trade-off of a boutique operator cuts both ways. Scheduling can be tighter than at a company running dozens of trucks, but you deal directly with the people doing the work, and the pest-plus-wildlife licensing means one company covers whichever animal your attic turns out to hold. A good fit when you want specialist attention on a straightforward residential job.
Serves: Dallas · (972) 380-7777 · Website
Didn't find a fit above? See the full list of 63 licensed rodent
control companies in Dallas–Fort Worth — every one with an active TPCL license, a 4.5+ Google
rating, and confirmed rodent work.
How Much Does Rodent Control Cost in Dallas?
Expect a free-to-$150 inspection, $150–$450 for an initial trapping program with follow-up visits, and $400–$2,500 for full exclusion depending on how many entry points your home has. Attic cleanup and insulation replacement after a heavy infestation is a separate line item — usually $500–$3,000+.
The single biggest price driver is exclusion scope: a one-story home with two gaps costs a fraction of a two-story with a dozen entry points along the roofline. Beware of quotes that are only poison-and-bait with no sealing — that's a subscription, not a solution.
See the full Dallas price breakdown →
Rat Removal, Exclusion, Cleanup or Wildlife Trapping — Which Job Is Yours?
"Rodent control" is an umbrella over four different services, and Dallas companies price them separately. Matching your symptom to the right job before you call is the difference between one accurate quote and three confusing ones:
- Rodent Exclusion
— Sealing every entry point — the service that ends a rat problem instead of managing it, and the core of what Dallas roof rats require.
- Attic Cleanup & Decontamination
— Droppings, urine-soaked insulation, nesting damage — when the infestation is over but the attic isn’t, and when full replacement is (and isn’t) justified.
- Dead Animal Removal
— The smell in the wall. Who actually handles it in Dallas (city vs private), what it costs, and why it usually traces back to a poison-first program.
- Wildlife Removal
— Daytime scampering or heavy thumps at night? That’s squirrels or a raccoon, not rats — a different job under different Texas rules.
How We Picked These Companies
- Active Texas license. Every company holds a current structural pest control business license (TPCL), checked against the Texas Dept. of Agriculture SPCS database — the number is in the table above.
- Strong, real review base. Google rating of 4.5+ with a meaningful number of reviews — or a narrow rodent specialty that reviews confirm.
- Exclusion in the service list. Sealing entry points (also sold as "rodent proofing"), not just bait stations. Bait-only programs manage rodents; exclusion ends them — and should come with a written re-entry warranty, one year renewable being the Dallas standard.
- Straight answers on price. Companies that give a clear inspection policy and realistic ranges rank above ones that refuse to discuss money until a salesman visits.
- No complaint patterns. We screen for recurring themes in negative reviews — surprise contracts, ghosted warranties, upsell pressure.
What you won't find here: anonymous lead-generation sites with no license, no address and no reviews (several rank in Google for Dallas rodent searches). If a "company" won't say who it is, it's selling your phone number.
Why Dallas Has a Roof Rat Problem
Dallas sits at the intersection of everything roof rats love: mature oak and pecan canopies, miles of fence-line highways, brick veneer homes with weep holes, and winters mild enough to breed nearly year-round. When temperatures drop in October and November, attic activity spikes across the metro. Our guide covers how to tell roof rats from Norway rats and mice, the entry points Dallas homes almost always have, and why poison alone tends to backfire.
Read the Dallas roof rat guide →
Rodent Control Beyond Dallas: Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco & McKinney
The metroplex shares one rodent population but not one list of companies — who's strongest differs by city. We keep separate, locally-researched rankings for the DFW cities we cover:
- Rodent Control in Fort Worth
— The Tarrant County side has its own bench of specialists — including a roof-rat-focused local — plus pier-and-beam housing that changes the exclusion scope.
- Rodent Control in Plano
— Mature 1980s–90s neighborhoods under grown-out oak canopies — Collin County operators compared, most within a 15-minute radius.
- Rodent Control in Frisco
— New construction with builder gaps plus displacement from ongoing building — and what the City of Frisco does (and doesn’t) handle.
- Rodent Control in McKinney
— Collin County’s pest-industry hub: four of our five picks dispatch from inside the city, from the historic square to the rural edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best rodent control company in Dallas?
For a roof-rat attic job, our top pick is First In Rodent and Pest Services — a rodent-only specialist with a perfect 5★ rating whose reviewers specifically mention attic sealing and hole sealing. To bundle rodents with general pest control, All-Safe Pest & Termite (4.9★, ~4,700 reviews) is the strongest full-service local.
How much does rodent control cost in Dallas?
Most Dallas jobs land between $150–$450 for an initial trapping program and $400–$2,500 for full exclusion (sealing entry points). Inspections are often free from rodent specialists. Attic cleanup after a heavy infestation adds $500–$3,000+ depending on contamination.
What is the fastest way to get rid of rats in a Dallas attic?
Snap traps placed along runways in the attic, combined with sealing every entry point so new rats can't replace the ones you remove. A professional program typically clears activity in one to three weeks of trap checks — exclusion is what keeps it at zero.
Do I need a professional, or can I handle rats myself?
A couple of mice in the garage is a reasonable DIY job with snap traps. Roof rats in the attic usually are not: the entry points are on the roofline, and finding all of them takes a ladder, experience, and repairs. If you hear activity overhead, get an inspection.
How do exterminators get rid of rats?
A reputable Dallas company inspects, traps for one to three weeks with return visits, then performs exclusion — sealing gaps with steel mesh, sealant and vent covers. Many also offer attic remediation. Be wary of programs built on indoor poison: rats die in walls, and the smell is memorable.
How long does rodent exclusion take?
The sealing work itself is usually a one-day job on a typical single-family home — bigger homes with heavy rooflines can take two. The full process, including the trapping period before seal-up, generally runs two to four weeks.
Does homeowners insurance cover rodent damage?
Usually not. Insurers treat rodent damage as preventable maintenance, so chewed insulation and wiring repairs come out of pocket. A sudden covered event that a rodent causes — like a fire from chewed wiring — may be covered; check your policy language.
Why are roof rats so common in Dallas?
Mild winters, dense tree canopies and continuous fence lines let roof rats travel and breed nearly year-round. They enter attics through weep holes, roof returns and vent gaps common in North Texas brick construction, especially when fall temperatures drop.
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