Are Mice Smarter Than Rats?
The debate over whether mice are smarter than rats has long intrigued scientists, pet owners, and animal enthusiasts. Both rodents…

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Our licensed wildlife and pest specialists combine years of hands-on experience with rigorous training to solve even the toughest infestations.
If critters or pests come back, so do we, at no extra charge.
1,000+ five-star reviews reflect our commitment to quality and trust.
Weβve helped more than 15,000 customers across Texas, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.
Free inspections, upfront pricing, extended availability, and responsive communication.
Fast scheduling and timely service when you need it most.
Safe, ethical removal practices that protect both your family and local wildlife.
We donβt just remove pests. We seal, repair, and restore to prevent re-entry.
Family owned and operated, giving back where we live and work.
Peace of mind knowing youβre fully protected.
We start with a complimentary consultation to understand your pest concerns and evaluate your property needs.
Our experts design a treatment plan tailored to your home, using safe and effective solutions that protect your family and pets.
If pests come back between scheduled visits, so do we. At no extra cost.
Tom Kelley
Southlake
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5 stars for Adrian. Very professional and knowledgeable.
rosalie clause
Southlake
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They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
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Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
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From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
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I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
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Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
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Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
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Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
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Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
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Phillip is the bestοΏ½friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
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The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
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Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
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What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this companyοΏ½ for all of your οΏ½ critter needsοΏ½.
greg bowdish
Southlake
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Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
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Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
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Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
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Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
CD Sabathier
Southlake
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Crew did a great job! Kudos to Phillip, Dustin and Drew.
Brian Earle
Southlake
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Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
Tom Kelley
Southlake
βββββ
5 stars for Adrian. Very professional and knowledgeable.
rosalie clause
Southlake
βββββ
They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
βββββ
Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
βββββ
From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
βββββ
I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
βββββ
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
βββββ
Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
βββββ
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
βββββ
Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
βββββ
Phillip is the bestοΏ½friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
βββββ
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
βββββ
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
βββββ
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this companyοΏ½ for all of your οΏ½ critter needsοΏ½.
greg bowdish
Southlake
βββββ
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
βββββ
Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
βββββ
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
βββββ
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
CD Sabathier
Southlake
βββββ
Crew did a great job! Kudos to Phillip, Dustin and Drew.
Brian Earle
Southlake
βββββ
Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
rosalie clause
Southlake
βββββ
They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
βββββ
Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
βββββ
From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
βββββ
I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
βββββ
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
βββββ
Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
βββββ
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
βββββ
Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
βββββ
Phillip is the bestοΏ½friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
βββββ
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
βββββ
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
βββββ
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this companyοΏ½ for all of your οΏ½ critter needsοΏ½.
greg bowdish
Southlake
βββββ
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
βββββ
Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
βββββ
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
βββββ
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
CD Sabathier
Southlake
βββββ
Crew did a great job! Kudos to Phillip, Dustin and Drew.
Brian Earle
Southlake
βββββ
Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
Tom Kelley
Southlake
βββββ
5 stars for Adrian. Very professional and knowledgeable.
rosalie clause
Southlake
βββββ
They do a great job we would use them again. EXCELLENT. 5. STAR
Raymond Alletto
Southlake
βββββ
Thought I needed traps for skunk problem -- thanks to Philip and Dustin, they first did a survey of the area, and discovered the source of the problem (a dead skunk in the landscaping) and removed it! Please use these guys -- family owned business and v
Priya Paul
Southlake
βββββ
From start to finish Critter Stop was very efficient in helping us with our wildlife issue and restoring our attic to a brand new one. We choose the full service - exclusion, trapping for any wildlife, removal and blow in of new insulation. Adrian and cr
Peter Huon
Southlake
βββββ
I used Critter Stop due to squirrels and rodents in my attic. The work is still in its sealing phase and the work they have done so far has been great. Raphael came out today for trap checks and noticed new holes that were immediately patched up. The serv
Paula Masters
Southlake
βββββ
Amazing service and loved that they made sure to not only protect my home, but to protect all the critters. They do their best to make sure if there are any critters in your attic, that they get out before they seal up the entry points. That was super imp
Paula Channell
Southlake
βββββ
Just had Nicholas and Cory here to check traps and gaps and they did an excellent job. Explained what they did, how they did it, where and why they did it. They waited out the rain to get the work totally finished. Very polite, courteous guys. I can high
Michel Fusella
Southlake
βββββ
Nicholas was very pleasant and easy to talk to, answering all out questions. The staff was very courteous and neat. We got imediate results and they followed up as promised. We recommend Critter Stop to anyone who needs this service.
Melvin Sanders
Southlake
βββββ
Called Critter Stop to help remove raccoon who was attempting to make a home in my attic. After reviewing my attic and the entry point Chisam discussed with me a plan to install a one way trap to let the critter out. Once the critter was out the entry poi
Mark Szkudlarek
Southlake
βββββ
Phillip is the bestοΏ½friendly, courteous, and brilliant. He was our hero after discovering the source of a smell overtaking the laundry room after the gas company and our plumber were unsuccessful. .
Lindsey Hurt
Southlake
βββββ
The team that came to my house included Philip, Dustin and Drew. They did a great job - acted with care and professionalism, and found several entry points that another company had completely missed.
Kelly Hastings
Southlake
βββββ
Critter Stop is a lifesaver! Efficient, friendly, and so helpful!
Kathi Couch
Southlake
βββββ
What a great, professional group to work with! Unfortunately our critter escaped , but we will use them again and refer everyone to use this companyοΏ½ for all of your οΏ½ critter needsοΏ½.
greg bowdish
Southlake
βββββ
Extremely professional, thorough approach bundled with thoughtful, detailed explanations of the problem and eventual solution. Best in class communication during and after our work was done. Highly recommended!
Denise Carino
Southlake
βββββ
Absolute first class service from this company, went above and beyond to help with a very problematic situation. Sought the help of 3 different companies and this one by far had the most experience and thus solved our issue - Highly recommend!
Deepikamadan Chandika
Southlake
βββββ
Phillip from CritterStop did great job. He is very thorough, fast and rechecked all the work. Service and communication is really good.
David Martinez
Southlake
βββββ
Exceptional Rodent-Proofing Service.!! We are completely satisfied with the outstanding service provided. They sealing out our entire attic and roof vent to prevent rodents from entering our home. Mr. Christian, came out to meticulously recheck all the a
CD Sabathier
Southlake
βββββ
Crew did a great job! Kudos to Phillip, Dustin and Drew.
Brian Earle
Southlake
βββββ
Christian, Aaron H, and Aaron M were great to work with. They arrived on time and worked steadily until the job was completed. They were courteous and answered all of my questions. I have no complaints.
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With a blend of downtown character and dynamic city development, Fort Worth provides a habitat for rats to flourish. As neighborhoods spread and older buildings weather, hardy rodents find ample of ways to infest homes and offices. If sounds of scratches in the walls or feces in the attic of your attic are seen, it's high time to hire a reputable rat exterminator Fort Worth trustsβCritter Stop.
Their presence extends way past nuisance value. Rats chew on electrical wires, insulation, and wooden beams. This is capable of causing a loss of electrical power, fires, or costly repairs of structure. Their feces and urine are spreaders of bacteria like Salmonella and Leptospirosis, which endanger family health. They also infest stored grains and ruin HVAC equipment by bedding down in ductwork.
One of our customers, a family, called Critter Stop when they scorned a burning electrical odor emanating from their attic. During our inspection, we found rats chewed wires around a junction box, mere hours away from igniting a fire. Prompt professional intervention averted what might have been a crushing loss.
Early identification of a rat issue helps save money and anxiety. Common signs are:
If you spot one of several signs, don't hesitate. Rats have a high reproduction rate, giving birth to offspring every few weeks, so what's a minor problem now can turn into a large headache by month's end.
We at Critter Stop employ an all-inclusive, humane method for delivering long-lasting results. Every step serves to solve the issue at its roots, yet keep your family and property safe.
Rats like dark, quiet places. Attics are favorite nesting places in homes around Fort Worth due to insulation heat and proximity to entry by vents. Crawls, basements are also popular, where it's damp and cluttered. Within walls, beneath kitchen cupboards, and behind appliances are other frequent locations where rats are near food supplies but not seen.
Older houses, where settling designs and settling seams are concerned, are even more problematic. We have technicians who are experts at finding those overlooked holes and seams to guarantee total eradication and deterrence.
Critter Stop has gained the confidence of Fort Worth home and business owners by having local knowledge of years of experience and results proven.
By hiring rat extermination services by Fort Worth experts at Critter Stop, you don't just receive pest control, but lifelong security of mind.
By doing nothing, a rats issue grows exponentially. If nest-building starts, contamination and damage escalate day by day. Professional treatment is the best solution for getting rid of infestation securely.
Critter Stop offers total rat infestation control, including inspection, ejection, sanitizing, and prevention. Call today at (214) 238-9502 for a thorough analysis. Our knowledgeable staff will recover your home's/office's/property's safety and assist with avoiding future infestations.
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