Mouse Control in New Braunfels, TX
Hearing something in the walls? Call 830-777-CAMO (2266) for a mouse inspection.
Mice are the most common rodent we deal with in New Braunfels homes, and they are also the easiest to underestimate. One mouse in the pantry feels like a small problem. It rarely is. By the time most homeowners notice droppings or hear scratching, there is already a population living in the wall voids, the attic, or under the kitchen cabinets.
At Camo Pest Control, we remove mice and then seal the gaps they used to get in. Trapping alone solves this week. Sealing solves it for good.
Mice
Mice may be small, but they can cause serious problems once they enter your home or business. From contaminating food and spreading bacteria to chewing through insulation and electrical wiring, mice create health risks and costly damage if not addressed quickly. At Camo Pest Control, we provide professional mice control and removal services designed to eliminate active infestations and prevent mice from returning.
If you’re noticing droppings, scratching sounds in walls or ceilings, or signs of gnawing, it’s important to act fast. Mice reproduce rapidly, and even a small issue can turn into a widespread infestation. Our experienced technicians identify where mice are nesting, how they’re entering your property, and what conditions may be attracting them.
Is It Mice or Rats?
Knowing which one you have changes the treatment. Here is how to tell them apart quickly.
| Mice | Rats | |
|---|---|---|
| Droppings | Size of a grain of rice, pointed ends | Size of a raisin, blunt ends |
| Sound | Light, fast scratching, often high in the walls | Heavier scrambling and thumping, usually in the attic |
| Entry gap | As small as a dime | Roughly the size of a quarter or larger |
| Where they nest | Wall voids, cabinets, insulation, stored boxes | Attics, crawl spaces, under slabs and sheds |
| Behavior | Curious, will investigate new objects | Cautious, avoid anything unfamiliar for days |
That last difference matters more than people expect. Mice will walk into a trap the day you set it. Rats will not, which is why the same approach does not work for both. If what you are describing sounds more like rats, we cover rat and roof rat control separately.
How Mice Get Into Central Texas Homes
A house mouse can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. If you can fit a pencil into an opening, a mouse can get through it.
On homes around New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos, Canyon Lake, and the surrounding Hill Country, these are the openings we find most often:
Weep holes in brick. Standard on nearly every home in the area, and a direct route into the wall cavity unless they are screened.
Garage door corners. The bottom corners of a garage door almost never seal flush. This is one of the most common entry points we find, and the garage is usually where an infestation starts.
Utility and plumbing penetrations. Anywhere a pipe, gas line, or electrical conduit enters the home, there is a gap around it. Builders foam these, and rodents chew straight through foam.
AC line entries. The refrigerant line set entering the exterior wall is frequently left with an open gap behind the escutcheon plate.
Gaps under exterior doors. Worn or missing door sweeps leave a quarter inch of clearance, which is more than enough.
Attic and soffit vents. Damaged or unscreened vents give access straight into the attic insulation.
New construction is not exempt from this. Homes in Schertz, Cibolo, and the newer New Braunfels developments get mice for a different reason: grading and building disturb the fields and brush where rodents already lived, and those rodents move into the nearest shelter. A brand new home with unsealed penetrations is an easy target.
Signs You Have Mice
Most people call us after noticing one of these:
- Droppings. Small, dark, rice-shaped pellets, usually along walls, in the backs of cabinets, in pantries, under sinks, or in the garage. Fresh droppings are dark and soft. Older ones are gray and crumble.
- Scratching or scurrying at night. Mice are most active after dark. The sound is light and quick, often inside walls or above ceilings.
- Gnaw marks. Small, clean chew marks on food packaging, cardboard boxes, baseboards, or the corners of stored items.
- Shredded nesting material. Insulation, paper, fabric, or cardboard pulled apart and gathered in an enclosed space.
- A musky odor. Persistent mouse activity in a confined area like a pantry or closet leaves a distinct smell.
- Pet behavior. Dogs and cats fixating on a wall, cabinet, or appliance they normally ignore is often the earliest sign.
Areas We Serve
Looking for dependable pest control near you? Camo Pest Control serves homes and businesses across New Braunfels and nearby cities with fast response times and customized treatment plans. View the areas we currently serve below, and contact us if you don’t see your location listed.
- New Braunfels
- Canyon Lake
- Garden Ridge
- Gruene
- Buda
- Bulverde
- Cibolo
- Kyle
- La Vernia
- Spring Branch
- McQueeney
- San Antonio
- San Marcos
- Schertz
- Seguin
Frequently Asked Questions
The fastest tell is the droppings. Mouse droppings are about the size of a grain of rice with pointed ends. Rat droppings are closer to the size of a raisin with blunt ends. Mice also make lighter, faster scratching sounds, usually inside walls, while rats make heavier noises in the attic. Our technicians confirm the species during the inspection.
There is no fixed number, but seeing a single mouse during daylight usually indicates an established population, because mice are nocturnal and a daytime sighting often means the nesting area is crowded. Ongoing droppings in more than one room is another strong indicator.
Yes, and it happens regularly in newer neighborhoods around Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels. Construction displaces rodents from the surrounding fields and brush, and new homes frequently have unsealed gaps around utility penetrations, weep holes, and garage door corners. A new build is not a sealed build.
No. Once mice have found food, water, and shelter in a structure, they have no reason to leave, and they breed continuously year round indoors. Activity may seem to slow, but that usually reflects a shift in where they are moving rather than a decline in population.
Most residential jobs show a clear reduction in activity within the first one to two weeks. Full resolution depends on the size of the population and how many entry points need sealing. We schedule follow up visits to confirm activity has stopped rather than assuming it has.
Both. Trapping removes the mice currently in the home. Exclusion seals the openings so new ones cannot get in. We consider exclusion the more important half of the job, because trapping without sealing means the same problem returns.
Pricing depends on the size of the home, the extent of the activity, and how much exclusion work is needed. We provide a clear quote after the inspection, before any work begins. There are no contracts and no recurring commitment required.