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Warning! This blog contains content that may be graphic to those with a disdain for Rodents!
If you read our companion article, Rodents in Yuba City: Types, Risks & Signs, you already know what to look for. This guide covers how to get rid of rodents safely and effectively—and when it makes sense to call Cal King Pest Control for faster, more thorough results. For a free estimate, call (530) 673-6322 or request service online.
Read first → Rodents in Yuba City: Types, Risks & Signs
If you’ve read it, let’s get to the ‘how’ when doing rodent removal in Yuba City
Ventilate closed spaces for at least 30 minutes before cleanup.
Protective gear: disposable gloves and a quality mask when cleaning droppings or nests.
No dry sweeping or vacuuming of droppings. Lightly mist affected areas with a disinfecting solution, wipe, then double-bag waste.
Keep kids and pets out of active areas until sanitation is complete.
Food safety: discard contaminated food and single-use packaging.
If you see heavy soiling, widespread droppings, or you’re unsure what you’re dealing with, stop here and schedule a professional cleanup.
Choose DIY if:
You’ve found a few fresh droppings in one area.
You can identify a likely entry point and seal it.
No one in the home is immunocompromised and there’s no food-service operation on site.
Call Cal King if:
You hear nighttime scratching in walls/attic or see activity in multiple rooms.
You smell strong musky odors or dead-animal odors.
You find chewed wiring/insulation, or activity near kids’ or pets’ areas.
You manage a restaurant, warehouse, apartment complex, or healthcare setting.
You’ve tried DIY for 7–10 days with little change.
Exterior: gaps at garage and exterior doors, utility penetrations, foundation cracks, roofline gaps, attic vents, crawlspace doors.
Interior: behind appliances, under sinks, water heater/furnace closets, pantry shelving, drop ceilings.
Track routes: look for droppings, rub marks, gnawing, and grease trails along walls and cables.
Seal gaps ¼ inch and larger for mice; ½ inch and larger for rats.
Use steel wool + sealant, metal flashing, and ¼-inch hardware cloth for vents.
Install door sweeps and weather-strip garage doors.
Trim vegetation off the structure; elevate firewood and storage.
Store all pantry and pet foods in tight, rodent-proof containers.
Wipe crumbs/grease promptly; manage trash with tight-fitting lids.
Fix leaks and dry damp areas; reduce indoor clutter to remove harborage.
Trapping: Place snap traps along walls/runways, behind appliances, and near known entry points; pre-bait for 1–2 nights if needed; check daily.
Avoid indiscriminate poison indoors. If baits are necessary, they should be in tamper-resistant stations, placed and maintained by licensed professionals.
Monitor and verify: Declining droppings and zero new gnaw marks indicate progress; keep exclusion and sanitation in place after activity stops.
Don’t rely on ultrasonic-only gadgets; they may offer minimal, temporary relief.
Don’t set unsecured bait where kids, pets, or non-target wildlife can reach it.
Don’t close holes before you’ve placed and monitored traps inside—seal as you control to avoid trapping animals in walls.
Don’t ignore attic or crawlspace conditions; nests and droppings up high will re-seed problems below.
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On-site inspection & species ID
We identify whether it’s house mice, roof rats, or Norway rats and map entry points and runways.
Custom plan & clear pricing
You’ll receive a written action plan covering sanitation, exclusion, and control—tailored for homes, apartments, restaurants, and industrial sites.
Targeted control
We prioritize precision trapping and use professional bait stations only when appropriate, placed to protect children, pets, and non-target wildlife.
Exclusion & light repairs
We seal priority entry points (doors, vents, utility penetrations, roofline gaps) and advise on bigger structural fixes if needed.
Follow-up & verification
We return to remove captures, re-set placements, and verify zero activity—with customer notifications and service reminders.
Maintenance options
Choose monthly or bimonthly rodent maintenance to keep protections in place. Our one-time service is guaranteed for 30 days.
New customers: Ask about our 50% off first regular service promotion.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am–1:00 pm by appointment.
Light mouse issues can quiet down in 3–7 days; moderate rat problems often require 2–3 service visits including exclusion.
Yes—our placements are designed to be pet- and child-conscious. We’ll review any special precautions before we start.
We locate and remove if accessible; when removal isn’t possible (inside a sealed cavity), we use odor control protocols and accelerate ventilation.
Extent of activity, ease of access (attic/crawl), size of structure, and the amount of exclusion work needed. Call us for a Free Estimate!
We proudly serve Yuba City, Marysville, Wheatland, Plumas Lake, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin, Auburn, Live Oak, Gridley, Oroville, Grass Valley, Sutter, Meridian, Colusa, Sheridan, Pleasant Grove, and surrounding areas.
Call now:
Yuba City: (530) 673-6322
Auburn: (530) 878-0282
Roseville: (916) 218-1030
Grass Valley: (530) 272-7028
Lincoln: (916) 434-8831
Or request a Free Estimate via the website.
