Roof rats are the main rodent call in Granite Bay. They are climbers, so they travel along oak limbs, fences and power lines and get into attics through gaps at roof vents, eaves and where branches touch the roof. House mice come in lower, through gaps at garage doors, pipes and crawl space vents. Both move indoors most in fall and winter, once rain and cold nights start, and both are drawn to pet food, bird seed and fallen fruit.
Signs include droppings in the garage, attic or kitchen drawers, scratching in the ceiling at night, gnawed food packages, chewed wiring and greasy rub marks along walls. The technician starts with the outside of the house to find entry points, then checks the attic and crawl space for runways and nests. Traps go along those runways inside. Bait stations, when used, are locked and placed outside where pets and children cannot reach them.
Trapping alone does not solve it if the gaps stay open. Exclusion work seals entry points with metal mesh, hardware cloth and sealant that rodents cannot chew through. Heavy attic activity may also need droppings and soiled insulation removed. Between visits, trim tree limbs a few feet back from the roof, keep firewood off the ground and away from walls, and store pet food and bird seed in sealed bins.
Rodent Control Services We Offer
✓Roof Rat Control
Trapping and sealing for rats that climb in through roof vents, eaves and tree limbs.
✓Mouse Control
Trapping and sealing for mice that enter at garage doors, pipes and vents.
✓Rodent Exclusion
Sealing entry points with metal mesh, hardware cloth and sealant.
✓Attic Cleanup
Removal of droppings, nests and soiled insulation after rodents are out.
✓Trap Monitoring
Return visits to check and clear traps until activity stops.
Rodent Control Cost in Granite Bay, CA
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Rat or mouse trapping | $176 to $613 | Number of visits and traps (Angi 2025 rat exterminator data) |
| Exclusion sealing | $300 to $1,500 | Number and height of gaps to seal |
| Full rodent job with cleanup | $386 to $1,879 | Attic size and insulation removal (HomeAdvisor typical range) |
Ranges are typical for Granite Bay homes. The technician gives a written estimate before any treatment starts.
How it works
- 1
Inspection
The technician checks the roof line, vents, garage, crawl space and attic for entry points and runways.
- 2
Written estimate
Trapping, sealing and any cleanup are written down with the price before work starts.
- 3
Trapping and sealing
Traps go on runways and entry points are sealed.
- 4
Follow-up visits
The technician returns to clear traps and confirm activity has stopped.
Pricing
Depends on entry points