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Most rodent control jobs in Arcadia cost $199 to $1,500, depending on home size and the number of entry points. A basic trap-out with follow-up checks sits at the low end, and trapping plus full exclusion is the most common job. If the attic needs insulation removed and replaced, expect $2,500 to $6,000. Large estate homes with tile roofs and guest houses cost more to seal. We give you a clear price after the inspection.

Most homes are rat-free within two to three weeks. Trapping usually clears active rats in 7 to 14 days, and sealing the entry points takes one to two days depending on the size of the house and the roof type. Heavy infestations, large attics or homes with many crawl space vents can take up to four weeks. Follow-up visits continue until two checks in a row show no new activity.

Yes, roof rats are the most common rat in Arcadia. Mature oaks, palms, citrus and avocado trees give them food and a highway to your roof, and UC IPM notes roof rats travel up to 300 feet a night for food. They nest high, in attics, palm skirts and ivy-covered walls, which is why most Arcadia rat calls start with noise in the ceiling rather than a rat seen on the floor.

Small amounts are safe to clean if you air out the space for 30 minutes, wear gloves and soak the droppings in disinfectant for about 5 minutes before wiping them up. Never sweep or vacuum dry droppings, because the dust can carry disease. For an attic with heavy droppings or urine-soaked insulation, professional cleanup with respirators and HEPA equipment is the safer choice.

No, we don't use loose poison inside homes. Poisoned rats often die inside walls and cause odor that lasts weeks, and bait can reach pets. Indoors we use snap traps and enclosed traps checked on a schedule. Outside, we may place locked, tamper-resistant stations where California rules allow and where they're safe for pets, hawks and owls.