frequently asked questions

Common signs include droppings, scratching or scurrying noises, chewed materials, nesting debris, unusual odors, and damage around entry points. If you notice any of these signs, we can inspect your property and identify where rats or mice may be getting inside.

Rodent proofing prevents rats and mice from entering your home by identifying and sealing vulnerable entry points. At Rat Busters Rodent Proofing in Antioch, CA, we focus on long-term solutions designed to reduce the chance of rodents returning.

Yes. We stand behind our rodent proofing and control services and remain committed to getting the problem under control. If rodents return within the terms of our warranty, just let us know and we come back to address the issue.

We are based in Antioch, CA and serve customers throughout Contra Costa County, Alameda County, and Solano County. We provide rodent removal, exclusion, proofing, inspections, cleanup, and related services for homes and businesses throughout the surrounding cities and neighborhoods.

Roof rats are slender climbers with tails longer than their bodies, and they nest in attics, walls, and trees. Norway rats are heavier burrowers that nest along foundations and stay at ground level, so each species needs different sealing priorities.

Trapping removes the animals inside, but the openings that let them in are still there. Unless those gaps are sealed, new rats or mice from nearby yards follow the same scent trails and runways right back into the structure.

Small amounts can be handled carefully, but never sweep or vacuum them, because that sends contaminated particles airborne. Spray droppings with a 1 to 9 bleach solution, wait 5 minutes, then wipe up with paper towels while wearing gloves.

Research shows rodents quickly get used to repeated sounds, and there is little evidence that ultrasonic devices drive out established rats or mice. Physical exclusion, meaning sealing openings with metal and cement materials, remains the most reliable long-term approach to prevention.

Trim trees, vines, and shrubs back at least 4 feet from the roof and walls, pick up fallen fruit daily, and store firewood 12 inches off the ground. Rat Busters Rodent Proofing points out these conditions during every inspection.

Replace insulation once it is matted, stained with urine, filled with droppings, or tunneled through by nesting rodents. Contaminated material holds odors and loses much of its insulating value, so removing it and sanitizing the attic before reinstalling makes sense.