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Statewide Rodent Control · Est. 2011

Rodent Control in California

Rat removal, mice removal and permanent rodent proofing for homes and businesses across California. Roof rats, Norway rats and house mice, handled by inspection, trapping and exclusion rather than bait.

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California Rodent Control Pros: Owner-Operated Rodent Solutions Statewide

Javier Soto founded California Rodent Control Pros with a focus on practical rodent control drawn from years of hands-on work in Los Angeles. As an owner-operated company rooted in the county, the business grew from direct experience with the region's Mediterranean climate and the housing stock common across older neighborhoods and newer developments alike. This local foundation now supports service calls throughout California.

The approach stays straightforward: inspect the property, identify entry points created by dry summers or mild winters, and apply targeted removal and exclusion methods that hold up in varied terrain. Customers reach the same operator for every job, whether the property sits in Los Angeles or elsewhere in the state. Service runs on a clear schedule that fits real workdays.

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“Upfront pricing and responsive service for rodent control and rat removal across California.”

Javier Soto

Owner · Since 2011

Rodent Control Across California

California rodent work is species-driven. Roof rats enter from the roofline, Norway rats from crawl spaces and drains, house mice through a quarter-inch gap. We identify which one you have before a single device is placed, then seal the building so the problem does not repeat.

Species Identification First

Roof rat, Norway rat or house mouse is confirmed from droppings, rub marks, runways and burrows before any trap is set, because each one enters at a different height.

Exclusion, Not Just Trapping

Every gap wider than a quarter inch is sealed with hardware cloth, sheet metal and copper mesh. Trapping clears the animals inside; sealing is what ends the cycle.

AB 1788 Compliant Methods

California restricts most second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. Our work is built on inspection, mechanical trapping, sanitation and physical exclusion.

Statewide Coverage

Service across coastal, Central Valley, foothill and desert regions, where housing stock and rodent pressure differ substantially from one to the next.

Decontamination Included

Droppings and contaminated insulation are removed wet after disinfectant misting, never dry swept, because aerosolised particulate is the hantavirus exposure route.

Year-Round Pressure, Year-Round Service

California's mild winters mean rodents never go dormant. There is no off season, which is why sealed buildings outperform seasonal treatment.

Rodent Control Services Across California

Residential Rodent Control

Whole-home rodent control for California houses dealing with roof rats, Norway rats or house mice in… $150-$300.

Commercial Rodent Control

Integrated Pest Management rodent programs for California restaurants, food facilities, warehouses, … $250-$500.

Rodent Removal

Rat removal and mice removal for California homes and businesses, from species identification and tr… $125-$275.

Dead Rodent Removal

Locating and removing dead rats and mice from wall voids, attics, crawl spaces and ductwork, with fu… $150-$300.

Rodent Exterminator

Licensed rodent exterminator service across California for roof rats, Norway rats and house mice, co… $125-$275.

Rodent Cleanup

Biohazard rodent cleanup for California attics, crawl spaces and living areas: droppings removal, in… $150-$300.
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Rodent Control Across California — Cities We Serve

Los Angeles · Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm dry summers.

Los AngelesSan DiegoSan JoseSan FranciscoFresnoSacramentoLong BeachOaklandBakersfieldAnaheimSanta AnaRiversideStocktonIrvineChula VistaFremontSan BernardinoModestoFontanaOxnardMoreno ValleyHuntington BeachGlendaleSanta ClaritaGarden GroveOceansideRancho CucamongaSanta RosaOntarioLancasterElk GroveCoronaPalmdaleSalinasHaywardPomonaEscondidoSunnyvaleTorrancePasadenaOrangeFullertonRosevilleVisaliaConcordThousand OaksSimi ValleyVallejoVictorvilleBerkeleyFairfieldAntiochCarlsbadRichmondMenifeeTemeculaDaly CityClovisEl MonteDowney
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What to expect, start to finish

1

Inspection and Species Identification

A technician inspects the attic, crawl space, garage, roofline and exterior perimeter, confirming whether the property has roof rats (Rattus rattus), Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) or house mice (Mus musculus). Every entry point is mapped and photographed.

2

Runway Trapping

Snap traps and enclosed devices are set flush against walls, rafters and beams on confirmed travel paths, identified by greasy rub marks, droppings and gnaw damage. Devices are checked on a set schedule until consecutive checks show zero activity.

3

Exclusion Sealing

Once the structure is clear, every gap wider than a quarter inch is closed with quarter-inch hardware cloth, sheet metal, copper mesh and metal-backed door sweeps. Vents are screened, roof-to-fascia gaps closed and utility penetrations packed.

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Decontamination

Droppings, nesting material and urine-contaminated insulation are pre-misted with disinfectant and removed wet, then treated enzymatically to break down the pheromone trails that draw new rodents to the same location.

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Verification and Prevention

A return visit one to two weeks later confirms no fresh droppings or runway activity and re-checks every seal. Vegetation clearance, food storage and waste handling are covered so the property stops being worth colonising.

What California Customers Say

“Mice were chewing wiring in our garage at night. He identified them as house mice, found the failed door seal and an unsealed gap in the shared wall behind the sink, set traps flush along the wall runways and fitted a metal-backed bottom seal. Activity stopped in ten days and has not returned.”
JD John D.Los Angeles, CA
“Roof rats in the attic. Two previous companies had only put out bait stations. This time the roofline actually got inspected and the gap where the roof deck met the fascia was found, plus an unscreened gable vent. Both were sealed with hardware cloth and the contaminated insulation was replaced. One rat returned briefly before the sealing was finished.”
SM Sarah M.San Diego, CA
“Norway rats had burrowed under the crawl space and were scratching through the floor. He trapped at the burrow entrances, screened the foundation vents with hardware cloth, replaced the torn vapor barrier and flagged a chewed section of duct that was pulling crawl space air upstairs. Second visit confirmed nothing new.”
CR Carlos R.Sacramento, CA

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Rodent Control FAQs for California Homeowners

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+ What kind of rodents are most common in California homes?
Three species account for nearly all structural infestations. Roof rats (Rattus rattus) are the dominant home invader across coastal and Southern California, entering high along the roofline from tree limbs, palm frond skirts and utility lines. Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) are ground-dwelling burrowers that enter through crawl space vents, foundation gaps and floor drains. House mice (Mus musculus) pass through a quarter-inch gap and nest in cabinetry, insulation and appliance housings.
+ Is rodenticide still legal in California?
Largely not, for the products most people mean. AB 1788, the California Ecosystems Protection Act, placed a statewide moratorium on most uses of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides including brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethialone and difenacoum, after documented secondary poisoning in owls, hawks, bobcats and mountain lions. Compliant structural work in California is now built on trapping, sanitation and exclusion, with any product use following California Department of Pesticide Regulation labeling.
+ How do I tell if I have rats or mice?
Check the droppings. House mouse droppings are about an eighth to a quarter inch with pointed ends and appear in large numbers near food. Rat droppings run half to three quarters of an inch with blunter ends and cluster along defined runways. Rats also leave greasy rub marks where their fur contacts framing. Sound helps too: rats are heavier and slower with distinct gnawing, mice lighter and faster.
+ How much does rodent control cost in California?
Inspection typically runs $125 to $300. A trapping and removal program runs $200 to $700 depending on species and infestation level. Exclusion sealing, which is the part that actually ends the problem, runs $400 to $1,400 for a residential structure, with older homes and complex rooflines at the higher end. Attic decontamination and insulation replacement is quoted separately by square footage.
+ Why do rodents keep coming back after treatment?
Because the entry points stayed open. Trapping clears the animals currently inside and does nothing about the quarter-inch gap at the fascia line or the unscreened crawl space vent. California's mild winters mean there is no seasonal die-off, so a sealed building is the only durable outcome. Overhanging tree limbs, uncleared palm frond skirts, fallen fruit, bird feeders and unsecured waste all keep pressure high.
+ Are rodent droppings dangerous?
Rodent urine, droppings and nesting material can carry hantavirus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis and rat-bite fever. The real risk comes from dry sweeping or vacuuming, which aerosolises particulate in enclosed spaces such as attics and crawl spaces. Contaminated areas should be ventilated, misted with disinfectant, then removed wet with gloves and respiratory protection.
+ Do ultrasonic rodent repellers work?
No. Controlled testing has consistently found they do not drive established rodent populations out of a structure. Rodents habituate within days, and the sound does not pass through walls or around furniture. There is no substitute for trapping combined with physical exclusion.
+ How long does a rodent job take from start to finish?
Most single-family homes take two to four visits over two to three weeks: inspection and trap set, one or two device checks, then exclusion sealing and a verification visit. Mice generally need more return checks than rats because of their faster breeding cycle. Heavy attic infestations, large properties and commercial sites take longer.
+ Does California's climate affect rodent activity?
Yes, and it works against you. The Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm dry summers means rodents remain active year-round rather than entering seasonal dormancy. Dry summers also make water the limiting resource, which is why crawl spaces with moisture problems, irrigation overspray and leaking plumbing draw rodents in disproportionately.

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