Rodents

Rodent control and exclusion in San Diego

San Diego's roof rats (Rattus rattus) are notorious — they nest in attics, palm trees, and ivy, then drop into garages and crawl spaces through gaps the size of a quarter. House mice get in through even smaller openings. Killing the rodents you see is the easy part; the real work is finding and sealing every entry point so the problem doesn't come back. We trap, exclude, and sanitize — in that order.

Last updated: 2026-04-23

A pest control technician sealing a rodent entry point on the exterior of a San Diego home

What's included in this service?

  • Initial inspection of attic, crawlspace, garage, exterior, and roofline for rodent entry points
  • Snap-trap and mechanical-trap placement (no rodenticide near children, pets, or wildlife)
  • Tamper-resistant bait stations along the perimeter when appropriate
  • Exclusion work: sealing gaps with steel mesh, mortar, copper wool, and weatherstripping
  • Roof and eave inspection — roof rats love overhanging tree branches and palm fronds
  • Attic insulation and droppings remediation when contamination is severe
  • Follow-up visits to confirm activity has stopped before closing the job

When do you need this service?

  • You hear scratching, scurrying, or running in the attic or walls at night
  • You find droppings (small dark grains) in the garage, pantry, or under the sink
  • Pet food disappears overnight or has been chewed through
  • Wires, plastic pipe, or cardboard show gnaw marks
  • You see a mouse or rat in or near the house — they rarely travel alone

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Where do we offer Rodents in San Diego County?

We provide rodents in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.

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Homeowners who hired us for this

Argentine ant trail came back stronger every time we sprayed. Pest Pros explained why — repellent sprays trigger budding — and used a non-repellent perimeter treatment instead. Trail was visibly thinner in three days, gone in a week. Quarterly service since and we don't see ants anymore.

Rachel T. Ant Control · Encinitas

Buying a 1968 home and the lender required a WDO inspection in 5 days. Pest Pros came out the next morning, did a thorough crawlspace inspection, found localized drywood activity in one eave, and had the report in escrow by end of week. Section 1 cleared after local treatment — saved the closing.

Marcus D. Termite Inspection · Chula Vista

Heard scratching in the attic for a month. Pest Pros found three roof-rat entry points around the eaves — all sealed with steel mesh and caulk — and set traps in the attic. Activity stopped within a week. They came back free at 14 days to confirm no new activity. No upsell.

Susan K. Rodent Control · La Jolla
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Need rodents in San Diego County?

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