Rats and mice cause structural damage, fire risk (chewed wires), and disease in California homes - especially in fall when they seek warmth. Effective rodent control combines trapping, baiting, AND exclusion (sealing entry points). Typical cost runs $250-$1,200 for the initial knockdown plus exclusion work to keep them out long-term. Get free quotes from licensed California rodent control specialists.
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California rodent control typically runs $250-$1,200. Pricing varies with project scope, product/material selection, and contractor overhead. Get multiple quotes so you can compare line items.
Snap traps are the gold standard for catching mice and rats inside - no risk of poisoned rodents dying inside walls. External bait stations work well for population pressure outside the home. Most effective CA rodent programs use both, plus exclusion work.
Exclusion = sealing entry points (vents, eaves, dryer vents, pipe penetrations, garage gaps) to physically prevent rodents from re-entering. Without exclusion, every trapped mouse is replaced by another from outside. Exclusion is where most of the long-term value of professional rodent control comes from.
House mice are small (3-4 inches body), gray, and produce small droppings (rice grain). Norway rats are larger (8-10 inches body), brown, and produce larger droppings. Roof rats are slender and prefer attics/upper areas. Your CA PCO can identify species from droppings, gnaw patterns, and runways.
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