TL;DR: Dealing with rats or rodents in Decatur? Perimeter Wildlife Control offers expert, poison-free rat control using humane traps and full-home exclusion. Available 24/7 for homes and businesses.
🐀 Rat Control & Pest Removal in Decatur, GA
Rats and rodents are a serious problem across Decatur, especially in older neighborhoods, restaurants, crawlspaces, and attics. If you’re hearing scratching in the walls, spotting droppings, or seeing chew marks on wires — it’s time to act.
Perimeter Wildlife Control delivers professional rat control and pest removal in Decatur with a 100% poison-free approach that protects your home, family, and pets.
🔧 Our Rat Control Process
When you call us for rat or rodent issues in Decatur, we:
- Perform a detailed inspection (interior & exterior)
- Identify signs of rodent nesting, urine trails, gnawing, and droppings
- Set mechanical traps — no poisons or bait stations
- Seal entry points larger than ¼ inch
- Follow up with sanitation, odor control, and insulation removal as needed

🏠 Residential & Commercial Service in Decatur
Our team serves:
- 🏡 Homes, apartments, and rental properties
- 🏢 Restaurants, retail stores, and commercial buildings
- 🛠️ Demolition and renovation sites (rodent clearance letters available)
We service every type of structure in Decatur and DeKalb County, from historic homes to new builds.
❌ No Poisons. No Bait Stations. Ever.
We NEVER use rodenticides. Why?
- Poisons leave rats to die inside walls and ceilings
- Bait stations don’t stop breeding or entry points
- Toxic chemicals endanger pets, wildlife, and kids
Our solution: traps, exclusion, and permanent proofing — safe, effective, and fully legal.
🧼 Follow-Up Rat Prevention Services
Once we remove rats, we recommend:
- Sealing gaps and crawlspace access points
- Rodent-proofing vents and foundation cracks
- Attic & wall decontamination (urine/feces)
- Insulation removal if heavily contaminated
- Official clearance letters for permitting, code, or sale

Emergency Rodent Control Service in Decatur, GA
🧠 FAQs – Rat Removal in Decatur, GA
Are rats common in Decatur?
Yes. The city’s older structures, warm climate, and dense population make it a hotspot for rats and mice.
Do you offer emergency rat removal?
Absolutely. We offer 24/7 emergency rat trapping in Decatur and all surrounding areas.
Is your service safe for pets and children?
Yes. We use no poisons — only mechanical traps and full-home sealing methods.
Can I get a clearance letter for a building permit or property sale?
Yes. Our rodent clearance letters are accepted by DeKalb County and local code offices. 100% approval since 2011.
🔗 Related Rodent & Pest Services by Perimeter Wildlife Control
🌐 Rodent & Pest Safety Resources (External Links)
📍 Service Areas We Cover in Metro Atlanta since 2011
We proudly serve: Decatur, Atlanta, Tucker, Brookhaven, Stone Mountain, Chamblee, Avondale Estates, Clarkston, North Druid Hills, and surrounding DeKalb County neighborhoods.
See our full service area list here
