How do I prevent rats and mice from getting into the attic?

• <div>Preventing rats and mice from getting into the attic can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few steps you can take to keep them looking elsewhere for a new place to call home:<ul><li>Block or cover any potential access holes</li><li>Keep piles or stacks of firewood or other materials away from the house</li><li>Seal food and garbage in containers to prevent rodents from chewing through or getting in</li></ul></div>

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Official Pest Prevention, Inc. - Elk Grove

Official Pest Prevention, Inc. - Elk Grove

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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

25 years of experience

Official Pest Prevention has been in the pest control industry since the year 2000. We have experience working in residential, commercial, and special services arena. Our special services include total pest prevention including termite remediation and repair, exclusion services (e.g., rodent, bird, and bat), wildlife trapping, gopher, mole, ground squirrel abatement. We have made our mark on what the customer should expect from service professionals in the pest control industry; pest remediation and prevention, great customer service, fast response time, and a service that is effective and efficient. Our goal is to prevent pest activity before you know it exists.

"They have been easy to work with."

Keith N on June 2025

"They have been easy to work with."

Keith N on June 2025

Pest Relief Pros LLC

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Pest Relief Pros LLC

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Our company welcomes you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your expectations. Our professionalism and quality work will accurately reflect your tasks and lifestyle. We are known for our prompt service and attention to detail. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. Thank you

"They got the job done. They came out to eliminate the bugs and they did. They were also professional and friendly. I will call them again anytime I have pest issues."

Russ C on July 2025

"They got the job done. They came out to eliminate the bugs and they did. They were also professional and friendly. I will call them again anytime I have pest issues."

Russ C on July 2025

B & D Pest Control, Inc.

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B & D Pest Control, Inc.

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28 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We at B & D PEST CONTROL INC & Pool Service focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"We had a ant issue, Bob sent his technician out the next day with bait trays to take care of our ant problem."

Gary H on December 2025

"We had a ant issue, Bob sent his technician out the next day with bait trays to take care of our ant problem."

Gary H on December 2025

Pacific Coast Termite Inc

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Pacific Coast Termite Inc

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

Pacific Coast Termite has a great history serving California since 2007 by co-owners Dennis Wilson and James Grande. Both men agree that a large part of their company’s growth is attributed to word of mouth and referrals along with great reviews and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau have also helped. Today the company has full in-house wood working divisions, offers comprehensive termite control, rodent control, and attic services such as attic cleaning and TAP pest control insulation to replace old soiled attic insulation.

"Horrible experience, the employees were very poorly trained. They severely underestimated the time to do the job. They sealed holes in vent screens with big globs of unsightly goo. The crawlspace access door wouldn't stay closed do they pried a stepping stone out of the garden and used that to hold it closed. They spit sunflower seed shells all over, including on our front porch furniture. They vacuumed the old insulation out of the attic but there was a leak in their system and it spewed old insulation and rat droppings all over the inside of our garage and on open storage shelves, and they didn't clean it up. They only apply blown-in insulation and our ducts are covered with sheet insulation, so they didn't remove that insulation or the rat droppings on the tops of the ducts. I could go on...."

RICK S on July 2018

"Horrible experience, the employees were very poorly trained. They severely underestimated the time to do the job. They sealed holes in vent screens with big globs of unsightly goo. The crawlspace access door wouldn't stay closed do they pried a stepping stone out of the garden and used that to hold it closed. They spit sunflower seed shells all over, including on our front porch furniture. They vacuumed the old insulation out of the attic but there was a leak in their system and it spewed old insulation and rat droppings all over the inside of our garage and on open storage shelves, and they didn't clean it up. They only apply blown-in insulation and our ducts are covered with sheet insulation, so they didn't remove that insulation or the rat droppings on the tops of the ducts. I could go on...."

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Cost is determined by the job. Additional contact name - Sam Pena.

"They were really good. We had them for years. They were very reliable. They do a great job. They are polite and respectful. They are good with animals. They are very respectful of property."

Shanna S on October 2020

Cost is determined by the job. Additional contact name - Sam Pena.

"They were really good. We had them for years. They were very reliable. They do a great job. They are polite and respectful. They are good with animals. They are very respectful of property."

Shanna S on October 2020

DRH No Pest Control

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DRH No Pest Control

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

The purpose of a wasp is as a predator to maintain balance in ecosystems. Wasps prey on many insects, including other wasps, spiders, caterpillars, flies, beetles, and more. Without wasps, these insects may become overpopulated. Some wasps also help pollinate, which can be beneficial to your garden.

In many places, killing bees or destroying a hive is discouraged or regulated due to their crucial role as pollinators. Specific laws vary by region, and certain bee species are protected due to declining populations. Some states require permits or restrict who can remove or exterminate bee colonies. Always check local laws before attempting to manage or remove a beehive.

Preventing rats and mice from getting into the attic can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few steps you can take to keep them looking elsewhere for a new place to call home:

Block or cover any potential access holes
Keep piles or stacks of firewood or other materials away from the house
Seal food and garbage in containers to prevent rodents from chewing through or getting in

It is a myth that smashing a stink bug attracts more stink bugs. According to the National Pesticide Information Center, killing a stink bug will not attract more of them. They are able to secrete a pheromone that attracts other bugs, but they will only release their alarm pheromone when they’re squished—which won’t attract more bugs.

Some stores sell smoke bombs to drive animals out of spaces, but we don’t recommend you use them, especially in an attic. The smoke can be toxic to humans or pets that may accidentally inhale it. Meanwhile, critters can easily escape the smoke by temporarily leaving the attic, only to return via their usual entry points after the smoke clears.

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