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Roof Rats Control in San Jose

The most common rat in San Jose. They climb into attics from fruit trees and roof lines.

About roof rats in San Jose

Roof rats are the dominant rat across the Santa Clara Valley. Mature fruit trees, dense ivy, and warm attics give them food and shelter year round, and they travel fence tops and power lines from yard to yard.

You will usually find them in attics, upper walls, garages, fruit trees, ivy, and utility lines.

Signs you have roof rats

  • Scratching or scurrying in the ceiling and attic after dark
  • Pointed droppings around 12mm long in the attic or garage
  • Gnaw marks and grease smudges high along beams and rafters
  • Nests in attic insulation
  • Fruit pulled from trees with the rind left behind

How we handle them

We trap along attic runways and roof lines, then seal the eaves, vents, and roof-to-wall gaps they use. Cleanup and a tree-trimming plan finish the job.

Every job starts with a no-obligation inspection so we confirm the species and find the entry points before any work begins. Removal is paired with sealing and backed by our thorough sealing.

Request a no-obligation inspection or call (408) 762-1180.

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Scratching, droppings, chewed wires, a smell you cannot place? Call now and a technician will walk through your situation.

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