How Bait Stations Help Control Rodents Long-Term: What Plano Homeowners Should Know

Do bait stations eliminate all rats and mice?
No — bait stations alone do not eliminate every rat or mouse on a property, and it’s important to understand why.

Why bait stations aren’t a complete solution on their own:
Rodents are constantly moving
In Plano, rats and mice travel between neighboring homes, greenbelts, creeks, alleys, and nearby construction areas. Even if rodents are reduced on one property, new ones can move in when conditions are favorable.

Homes provide ongoing attractants
Food, water, shelter, and clutter around garages, kitchens, sheds, and yards continue to attract rodents. Bait stations help reduce populations—but they don’t remove what’s drawing rodents to your home.

Entry points still matter
Small gaps, cracks, missing mortar, and utility openings common in North Texas homes allow rodents easy access. If these entry points aren’t sealed, rodents can continue entering regardless of bait station use. Don’t make it easy for rodents to choose your home as their shelter or “restaurant” of choice!

Rodent pressure changes seasonally
Rodent activity in Plano increases as temperatures shift. Cooler months push rodents indoors for warmth, while warmer months increase outdoor feeding and breeding. Bait stations work best as part of an ongoing plan—not a one-time fix.

What bait stations do effectively:

• Reduce rodent populations
• Control ongoing rodent pressure
• Provide safe, monitored treatment
• Act as a defensive barrier around your home

The most effective approach:
Bait stations work best when combined with:

• Exclusion (sealing entry points)
• Sanitation & habitat reduction
• Regular monitoring and maintenance

Think of bait stations as population control and prevention—not total elimination. When properly installed and maintained by professionals like Home Run Pest & Termite Control, they’re a powerful part of a long-term rodent management plan that keeps rat and mouse activity under control—safely and effectively.


If mice love your Plano home this much… we should talk.

Home Run Pest & Termite Control
www.homerunpest.com
972-800-6354

We knock bugs (and rodents) out of the park.