How do you find and seal rodent entry points?

We inspect the roofline, eaves, vents, weep screens, pipe and conduit penetrations, foundation cracks and garage-door gaps — a mouse needs only a dime-sized hole. We seal them with chew-proof materials like hardware cloth and sealed metal flashing, not foam a rat can tear through in a night. That exclusion step is what keeps them out for good.

How long until the noises stop?

Trapping usually quiets an attic within the first one to two weeks as we remove the active animals. The exclusion and cleanup done alongside it are what stop new rodents from refilling the space. We keep monitoring and return until the traps stay empty and the noises are gone.

Do you clean up droppings and insulation?

Yes. We remove droppings and nesting material and flag contaminated attic insulation for replacement, because the scent left behind is what draws the next rodent to the same runway. Cleanup is part of a complete job, not an upsell we spring on you later.

Do you handle ground squirrels and gophers?

Yes. For yards, slabs and farm-edge lots we control ground squirrels and gophers, whose burrows undermine porches, foundations and irrigation. It’s a common call on rural-edge Fresno County properties, and we tailor the approach to the lot and any pets or livestock nearby.

Pest control in Fresno, CA

Rodent Control Services in Fresno, CA

Scratching in the attic at 2 a.m., droppings behind the pantry, a gnawed wire in the garage: rodents don’t leave on their own. J&J Pest Control removes the rats and mice already inside, then seals the gaps that let them in so they don’t come back. Call (321) 496-4080 — winter is the Valley’s peak rat season.

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What's included

What rodent control covers

Trapping alone is a treadmill: catch a few, and more follow the same scent trails indoors. Lasting rodent control is three jobs done together — remove the animals inside, seal every way they’re getting in, and clean up the mess that keeps drawing them. We do all three, and we inspect the attic and crawlspace, which is exactly where reviews say other companies skip.

Interior and attic inspection to confirm the species and find the runways
Strategic trapping along active runs — no poison scattered where pets can reach it
Exclusion: sealing roof-line gaps, weep screens, pipe penetrations and foundation cracks
Garage, shed and crawlspace entry points closed off
Droppings and nesting-material cleanup, with soiled insulation flagged for replacement
Ground-squirrel and gopher control for yards and farm-edge lots

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Signs & local causes

Which rodent is in your Fresno home

Fresno’s three common rodents behave differently, so the ID shapes the plan. Roof rats are agile climbers that travel power lines and tree limbs into attics and upper walls — common wherever citrus and shade trees reach the roofline. Norway rats are bigger, ground-dwelling burrowers that work from crawlspaces, sewers and woodpiles up. House mice need only a dime-sized hole and breed fast indoors. Winter is peak season for all of them in the Valley, when cooling nights push rodents inside for warmth and food.

Scratching, scurrying or thumping in the attic or walls, worst after dark
Dark, grain-of-rice droppings along baseboards, in cabinets or in the attic
Gnaw marks on wood, plastic, wiring or food packaging
A musky smell, or greasy rub marks along a regular runway
Burrows next to the foundation, woodpile or slab (Norway rats and ground squirrels)

Our process

How our rodent control works

A clear, step-by-step visit with a written scope and an up-front price.

1
Inspection
We confirm whether you have roof rats, Norway rats or mice, then trace the runways and find every entry point — including the roofline and crawlspace other technicians skip.
2
Trapping
We set traps along the active runs and monitor them. Trapping removes the animals already inside quickly and lets us confirm the population is dropping before we close things up.
3
Exclusion
This is the step that makes it stick. We seal roof gaps, broken weep screens, pipe and conduit penetrations, foundation cracks and the gaps under garage doors with materials rodents can’t chew through.
4
Sanitation
We clean up droppings and nesting material and flag contaminated attic insulation for replacement, which removes the scent trails that pull new rodents to the same spots.
5
Follow-up
We return to check the traps and the seals, remove any remaining animals, and confirm the noises have stopped before we consider the job done.

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Pricing

What rodent control costs in Fresno

Rodent jobs vary more than general pest work because the exclusion is where the real labor is — and where cheap "spray and pray" jobs cut corners. A 2025 third-party guide put initial rodent work in the Central Valley around $175–$450. Your quote reflects:

Species and population — a few mice vs. an established roof-rat colony in the attic
Exclusion scope — the number and difficulty of entry points to seal, roofline work included
Cleanup — droppings removal and whether contaminated insulation needs replacing
Structure — attic access, crawlspace conditions and detached outbuildings
Recurring monitoring for farm-edge or orchard-adjacent properties with constant pressure

Rules & licensing

Local rules and licensing

Rodent work is general structural pest control under the California SPCB (Branch 2). We favor trapping and exclusion over broadcast rodenticide, in line with California’s tightened restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant baits, which protect pets and wildlife like owls and hawks. When bait is appropriate it goes only in tamper-resistant stations placed out of reach of children and pets.

Why J&J Pest Control

Why choose us for rodent control

We don’t just trap and leave. Exclusion — sealing the home so rodents can’t get back in — is built into every job, and we inspect the attic and crawlspace that other companies skip. Book rodent service before winter: the Valley’s rat season peaks in the cold months, and scheduling fills up fast once the scratching starts.

Same-day help by noon, Mon–Sat
Re-service guarantee
Pet- & family-safe options
Free, no-pressure quote

On the job

Rodent Control in and around Fresno

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Service area

Rodent Control across the Central Valley

We bring this service to Fresno and the surrounding cities and towns.

Customer reviews

What customers say about J&J Pest Control

Genuine Google reviews from our Fresno-area customers.

4.4

25 Google reviews

I'm grateful to God for J &J pest control. My husband and I are beyond please. Wil is helpful informed of the business and what is needed!

Felicia MatenGoogle review · 2019

FAQ

Rodent Control questions, answered

If the noise is up high — attic, upper walls, along the roofline — it’s almost certainly roof rats, which are agile climbers that travel tree limbs and wires. Norway rats are heavier and stay low, working from crawlspaces, burrows and woodpiles. We confirm the species during the inspection, because it changes where we trap and seal.

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