The Night Something Moved in the Attic: Why Roof Rat Exclusion Matters More Than Ever
(A Story, A Solution, and a Reminder Every Las Vegas and Henderson Homeowner Needs)
It started with a sound Luke could not quite place
a faint scratching above the ceiling around 2 a.m. At first, he chalked it up to settling wood, the way desert homes often pop as night temperatures cool. But the noise was not random. It was rhythmic. Intentional.
By the third night, the scratching had turned into light scampering. Something was living up there.
Luke grabbed a flashlight, pushed open the attic access, and froze. On the far beam, two reflective eyes stared back. A long tail slipped behind the insulation. The smell was unmistakable: urine, nesting material, and the musk of an unwelcome invader.
A roof rat.
What Luke did not know at that moment was that seeing one roof rat almost always means there are more and behind every rat sighting lies a structural vulnerability in the home. Gaps. Cracks. Entry points. And a rodent with the determination to exploit every single one.
The Real Problem: Roof Rats Are Everywhere in Las Vegas and Henderson
Roof rats are not new to Southern Nevada but their spread has accelerated dramatically in recent years. They are agile climbers, expert jumpers, and perfectly built to infiltrate attics, rooflines, and wall voids.
They
• Enter homes through gaps as small as half an inch
• Breed rapidly with four to six litters per year
• Contaminate surfaces with droppings and urine
• Chew wires, insulation, and HVAC lines
• Carry parasites and disease
• Stay hidden until populations grow large
Local health agencies have documented roof rats in every ZIP code in the Las Vegas Valley, and recent hantavirus alerts highlight their increasing public health risk.
Homeowners usually hear them before they ever see them. Scratching. Running. Chewing.
That is exactly what Luke experienced.
But he did not just need trapping. He needed exclusion.
The Solution: Trapping and Professional Exclusion That Is the Only Way to Win Against Roof Rats
Rodent control is not about removing what is there.
It is about preventing what comes next.
Below is the proven two part system that protects Las Vegas and Henderson homes.
Trapping The Tactical Response
When roof rats are active, trapping is the fastest and safest way to eliminate them.
Our process includes
Detailed Inspection
We assess
• Rooflines and overhangs
• Attic voids
• Vents and utility penetrations
• Gnaw marks, rub marks, and droppings
• Nearby food sources and vegetation
Strategic Trap Placement
We use
• Professional snap traps
• Tamper resistant stations safe for children and pets
• Non toxic attractants
• Precise placement along runways and entry zones
Monitoring
We check traps regularly and adjust based on activity patterns until the entire population is eliminated.
Sanitation and Cleanup
After removal, we clean and disinfect nesting areas for safety and odor control.
But here is the truth
Even perfect trapping cannot protect a home long term unless exclusion follows.
Because another rat will always come if your home is still accessible.
Exclusion The Permanent Fix
Exclusion is the process of closing every place a roof rat can enter.
This is where long term control is won.
Our exclusion work includes
• Sealing roofline gaps
• Reinforcing soffits and eaves
• Installing screens over attic vents
• Using rodent proof materials like steel mesh and hardware cloth
• Sealing utility penetrations around AC lines, pipes, and cabling
• Correcting structural vulnerabilities
• Trimming vegetation that provides access
• Securing trash and outdoor attractants
The Southern Nevada Health District and Nevada DHHS emphasize exclusion as the top recommended method for preventing rodent borne disease and infestation, and for good reason.
Exclusion is prevention
Trapping is response
Together they create protection
A Safe Home Again The Story’s Ending
Two weeks after Luke saw that first pair of eyes in his attic, something else happened
silence.
No cracks.
No scratching.
No scampering.
His attic was clean, sealed, and sound again.
Every entry point repaired.
Every rat gone.
Every risk removed.
When the next desert windstorm rattled the shingles, Luke did not worry. His home was not just treated
it was protected.
And that is the kind of peace every Las Vegas and Henderson family deserves.
Protect Your Home Before You Hear Something Move in the Attic
Roof rats will not go away on their own.
They will not stop breeding.
And they will not stop searching for weak spots in neighborhood homes.
But with professional trapping and exclusion, your home can be rodent free permanently.
Our team is fully equipped to
• Inspect
• Trap
• Exclude
• Sanitize
• Keep roof rats out for good
Call one of our friendly representatives today for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION estimate for all your rodent control needs. This week is THANKSGIVING so to say, "THANKS" we are offering a $250 discount on all rodent exclusion work and a 25% BLACK FRIDAY special. This starts today for all rodent trapping equipment placed, EVO EXPRESS TAMPER RESISTANT STATIONS and rodent subscription work. We are grateful for so much and I know you will be grateful to protect what you value most, especially from unwanted rodents. Protect your FAMILY, HEALTH AND HOME so call today. (702) 656-8898 OFFICE