The pest issues that homeowners don't see until damage is significant share certain patterns in Lewisville that are worth understanding.
Why new building correlates with neighbor pest activity
Active construction sites in neighborhoods displace rodents that relocate to nearby established homes. New construction within a quarter mile of your property often correlates with new indoor rodent activity within 60-90 days.
Detection at this stage gives treatment options that aren't available once activity has progressed.
Water source elimination during dry summer weeks
Norway rats need 1-2 ounces of water daily; roof rats need less because they get hydration from food. Outdoor pet water bowls on patios sustain Norway rat populations through dry summer weeks when natural water is scarce.
Detection at this stage gives treatment options that aren't available once activity has progressed.
Roof rat travel routes through Lewisville tree networks
Live oak and pecan canopy in Lewisville provides direct rooftop access for roof rats. Properties with branches within 3 feet of the roofline have measurably higher infestation rates than properties with cleared canopy zones.
Inspection protocols that miss this category produce the recurring issues homeowners attribute to treatment failure.
Pre-clinical detection of indoor rodent populations
Early signs: small black droppings along baseboards, scratching sounds in walls at night, gnaw marks on food packaging, urine odor in confined spaces, pet behavior changes (cats and dogs notice rodents long before homeowners do).
Annual inspection that addresses this directly catches issues months earlier than reactive responses.
Rodent Control Coverage Across Lewisville and Denton County
Iron Gate Pest Control technicians serve all Lewisville neighborhoods and surrounding Denton County communities. Our crews respond to service requests with same-day or next-business-day availability for most Lewisville-area appointments. View our full Texas coverage map for service in other regions.
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