Rodent Control in Temecula, Murrieta and North County
Rodent control for roof rats, Norway rats and house mice in Temecula, Murrieta and North County, with a 4.9 rating across 1,111 Google reviews. Dylan Reed handles our rodent work: trapping the rodents that are already inside, then sealing the way in as exclusion work quoted separately, because closing the gap is what keeps the next rats out.
We handle rats and mice across Temecula, Murrieta and 18 more cities in Riverside and San Diego counties, and Dylan Reed does the rodent work. He traps the rodents already inside and then seals the entry points, which is exclusion work we quote separately, because closing the way in is what lasts. Call (951) 535-4220.
What's included
The rodent inspection
A rodent inspection looks at the eave line where roof tiles meet the fascia, attic vents and their screens, the gaps around plumbing and air conditioning lines, the garage door seal, the crawl space opening and the foundation. In the attic the signs are droppings, nests, chewed wiring and insulation runways. In the yard, palms, vines, fruit trees and fence lines give roof rats a path to the house. Ask what was checked and what was found.
Trapping inside
Rodents already in the attic or walls are removed by trapping, placed on the runways the inspection found, because a rat that dies inside a wall from bait is a smell you'll live with for weeks. Ask how often the traps will be checked and what happens to what they catch. For house mice in a garage or kitchen, traps along the wall lines where the droppings are do the work.
Bait stations outside
Where bait is used outside, it goes in tamper-resistant bait stations along the exterior paths the rats use: the fence line, the block wall, the side yard by the trash cans. Each product goes down by its label, applied by a technician licensed in California. Before any bait goes down, ask where each station will sit and how to keep children, dogs and cats clear of it, and tell us if the dog has the run of the side yard.
Entry points to close
Exclusion means sealing the gaps a rodent uses: the opening under the first course of roof tile, the attic vent with no screen, the hole around the gas line, the chewed garage door seal, the dryer vent with no flap. We do this sealing and quote it separately from the trapping. Rats chew through foam and plastic, so ask what each gap will be closed with and why that material was chosen.
The trees, vines and fences that bring them in
Roof rats travel high, so the queen palm with fronds on the roof, the bougainvillea on the block wall, the orange tree with fruit left on the branches and the ivy on the fence are all part of the path. Trimming them back from the roofline and cleaning up the yard is your part of the job. The technician will point out which ones matter at your house.
How it works
Tell us what you're hearing and seeing
Call (951) 535-4220 or send the form and tell Jenni what's going on: scratching in the ceiling at night, droppings in the garage, a smell, chewed fruit on the tree, or a rat seen on the fence at dusk. Where in the house and when it started both help, and so does knowing whether you have a dog or a cat and where they spend their time.
Inspection with Dylan Reed
Dylan Reed works out which rodent you have and how it's getting in. Roof rats, Norway rats and house mice use different paths and need different placements, so this step decides everything after it. Ask him what he checked, what he found and where, while he's still at the house, and ask him to show you the entry point instead of only describing it.
Traps placed
Traps go on the runways inside the attic and along interior wall lines. If bait is used outside along the paths the rats use, it goes in tamper-resistant bait stations, so ask where each one sits. Ask where each trap is and when the traps will be checked. Everything is applied by the label, and the technician tells you what to do about pets and kids before he leaves.
Follow-up
Ask how trap checks and any follow-up visits will work for your home. When the technician comes back, tell him what you've heard and seen since, including the night the scratching stopped or the morning it moved to a different room. That detail tells him whether the traps are on the right runway or whether a second entry is still open.
Sealing and trimming
Exclusion is the last step. The sealing of each entry point is quoted separately, so you see the price before any gap is closed. The trimming is yours: cut palm fronds and vines back from the roofline, pick up fallen fruit and keep trash can lids closed.
More about rodent control
The rat you hear in the attic at night in Temecula or Murrieta is most likely a roof rat. UC IPM describes roof rats as climbers that live high up, in trees, palms, dense vines and attics, and that travel along fences, block walls and utility lines to get from one place to the next. That's exactly the landscape this valley offers: mature queen palms, bougainvillea on the block wall, an orange or lemon tree in the yard, and a tile roof with gaps at the eave line where the tiles meet the fascia. Roof rats come in through those gaps, through an attic vent with a torn screen, or along the cable line to the roof. Norway rats are the heavier, burrowing rat, and they're the ones in the garage, under the shed or along the foundation near a water source. House mice squeeze through a gap the width of a pencil at the garage door seal or under a slider. Scratching in the ceiling after dark, droppings along the garage wall, gnawed fruit still on the tree and a greasy rub mark where a pipe enters the house are the signs people call us about from Menifee to Carlsbad, so tell us which of them you've noticed.
Dylan Reed handles rodent control for us, alongside termite work. We do both halves of the job, trapping and exclusion: find how they're getting in, trap the ones that are inside, and seal the house so the next ones can't follow, with the sealing quoted separately. It starts with an inspection of the roofline, the attic, the garage, the crawl space where there is one, and the yard, looking for entry points, droppings, rub marks, nests and the trees and vines that give rats a bridge to the roof. Trapping is how the rodents already in the house are removed, so traps go in the attic and along the runways inside. If bait is part of the plan, it goes in tamper-resistant bait stations, and we'll show you where each station and every trap goes. Everything is applied by the label by a state-licensed technician. If you're on our Quarterly plan, it comes with or without rodent control, so ask Jenni which version you have.
The part that keeps the rats from coming back is the sealing and the trimming, and it's the part worth the most explanation. A roof rat uses the same path every night, so once the gap under the roof tile, the open attic vent or the hole where the air conditioning line enters the wall has been found, you know what to close. We seal those gaps as exclusion work, priced separately from the trapping so you see the cost of each before anything is closed up. Ask which materials hold up, because rats chew through foam and plastic. Look too at the palm fronds touching the roof and the vine on the block wall that make the path possible in the first place. Jared Brown, who owns the company, has worked every position in pest control over 27 years, and from our Murrieta office the team covers all 20 cities, from Corona and Riverside down through Temecula to Escondido, Vista and Carlsbad. We respond fast, which customers say is why they chose us, and the office is open Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm.
What do people ask about rodent control?
How do I get rid of roof rats in my attic?
Three steps. First, find the entry: the gap under the roof tile at the eave, the vent with no screen or the hole around a pipe. Second, trap the rats already inside on the runways in the attic, because trapping removes them instead of leaving them to die in a wall. Third, seal the entry with material they can't chew and trim the palms, vines and fruit trees that give them a path to the roof. We trap and seal, quoting the sealing separately, and the trimming is yours.
Is it rats or mice, and does it matter?
It matters for where the traps go. Roof rats leave spindle-shaped droppings, noticeably larger than a mouse's, and are heard in the ceiling and attic at night. Norway rats are heavier, burrow at ground level and show up in garages and along foundations. House mice leave much smaller droppings along garage walls and under sinks and get through a pencil-width gap. The inspection tells you which one you have.
What should I tell you about my pets before rodent work?
Where they spend their time. Tell Jenni about dogs and cats when you book, and say whether the dog has the run of the side yard or the cat sleeps in the garage, because those are the same places rats and mice travel. Bait goes in tamper-resistant stations, and we'll show you where each trap or station goes and tell you what to do to keep pets clear of it. Every product is applied by the label.
Can I get rid of rats with traps from the hardware store?
Traps catch the rats already inside, but they don't close the way in, so new rats keep arriving along the same palm, vine or cable line. Placement matters too: a trap set off the runway gets ignored, and UC IPM notes roof rats are wary of new objects in their path. The gap under the roof tile or the open vent is what decides whether the problem ends. Ask to see how they're getting in.
Will the rats come back after treatment?
They'll try, because the trees, fences and utility lines in your neighborhood are still there. What stops them is closing the entry points, which we do as exclusion work quoted separately, and trimming the vegetation that bridges to the roof. Sealing the gaps and keeping the roofline clear is what makes the difference. Trapping alone leaves the path open for the next rats, which is why we'll always talk to you about the sealing.
How much does rodent control cost?
The inspection and estimate are free, and you get separate prices for the trapping and for exclusion, the sealing of entry points. Every home's entry points and attic are different, so the figure depends on your house and we don't print one here. Call (951) 535-4220 or use Get a Free Quote and tell Jenni what you're hearing or seeing. Our blog guide to pest control prices in Riverside County compares rodent work with ant and spider control.
Do you handle roof rats in North San Diego County too?
Yes. We handle rodent work in all 20 cities we serve, including Fallbrook, Escondido, San Marcos and Vista and the coastal cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad. UC IPM notes roof rats live in trees, palms, vines and attics and travel on fences and utility lines, and that kind of cover is common in yards on both sides of the county line. Call (951) 535-4220 to book the inspection.
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