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Homeowner's Guide to Excluding Rodents

Nestled in the Bay Area, our home faced a hidden rodent threat. These invaders disrupted our peace, scurrying through secret paths. To protect our sanctuary, we enlisted Alley Cat’s Rodent Exclusion Specialists. They identified and sealed entry points, restoring tranquility. With the threat gone, we encouraged others to secure their homes, maintaining harmony.
The Alley Cat team specializes in rat control, mice control, and rodent-proofing.
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Rodent Proofing Solutions in Oakland & Surrounding Areas

Why Rodent Exclusion is Important

Even if you don’t see or hear the tell-tale signs of a rodent infestation, rodent proofing your Berkeley-area home ensures the rodents stay excluded because they are persistent:

Close-up of a rat, highlighting the need for effective Bay Area rodent exclusion services by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
  • It's estimated that there is about one rat for every human, but it could possibly be more, as scientists can't be sure.
  • Nearly 14.8 million housing units of the approximate 124 million in the U.S. have reported seeing rodents in the last 12 months, with most of these in major city areas.
  • Though grown rats can be as big as 1 pound and up to 20 inches, they can squeeze through holes as big as dimes due to their collapsible rib cage.
  • Because these dime-sized holes are easily missed to the untrained eye, it's often difficult for homeowners to properly defend against the rodent infestation themselves.

Prevent Rodent Infestations With Alley Cat's Rodent Control Services

The thought of this can be jarring and unpleasant, but Alley Cat is here to help.
The Alley Cat team specializes in rat control, mice control, and rodent-proofing Oakland-area homes. Working with Alley Cat is as easy as four simple steps.

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Alley Cat's Rodent Proofing Process

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Discover how our meticulous 8-Step Rodent Proofing Process can safeguard your property. From a free inspection to thorough cleanup and sealing, we ensure your home is rodent-free and protected against future infestations.

Click below to explore the details of each step in the process.

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Free Inspection

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A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion is inspecting and sealing entry points under a building to prevent rodent infestations.
Technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion inspecting a potential rodent entry point in a building foundation. The image highlights professional rodent exclusion services, focusing on identifying and sealing entry points to prevent rodent infestations.
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Rodent burrow identified in insulation material, highlighting the need for effective rodent exclusion services by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
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Rodent droppings and debris under a structure, highlighting the need for professional rodent exclusion services by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
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Free Inspection

First, a professional rodent exclusion expert will conduct a comprehensive rodent assessment of your property during the free inspection. We will meticulously identify entry and exit points, take pictures of the damaged and infested areas, and inform you of any other potential damage to wiring, insulation, and HVAC ducts to give you an overall perspective of the infestation’s severity. We will then explain the causes of it and present options, answering all your inquiries in a professional, courteous manner.

Diagnostic Report & Estimate

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Rodent exclusion inspection report by Alley Cat, detailing various entry points and recommended solutions for effective rodent control and prevention.
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Diagnostic Report & Estimate

Immediately following the Free Inspection, you will receive a complimentary estimate and diagnostic report detailing the damage and its severity, our process, and recommended solutions for remediation. Our detailed diagnostic report will be fully customized, offering a thorough evaluation of all property damage and its magnitude, ripple effects, and entry/exit points. We will provide educational material to help you understand the problem, as well as industry-standard remediation techniques. A timeline and steps for implementation will be included, with the comprehensive diagnostic report accompanying our estimate and outlining the solutions needed to resolve the issue.

Cleanup & Rodent Removal

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A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion inspecting and sealing entry points under a house to prevent rodent infestations.
A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion in protective gear performing rodent exclusion services by sealing entry points around a residential window.
A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion inspects a dark attic space, wearing protective gear and using a flashlight to identify potential rodent entry points for effective rodent exclusion.
A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion performing rodent exclusion services in a crawl space, ensuring effective rodent control and prevention.
Technician from Alley Cat performing rodent exclusion by sealing entry points in a home to prevent rodent infestations.
Attic space prepared for rodent exclusion by Alley Cat, showcasing effective rodent proofing and prevention techniques.
Attic space prepared for rodent exclusion by Alley Cat, highlighting effective rodent-proofing measures in residential areas.
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Attic rodent exclusion by Alley Cat, showcasing sealed entry points and secure ductwork to prevent rodent infestations.
Technician performing rodent exclusion in attic, using professional equipment to ensure effective rodent control and prevention.

Cleanup & Rodent Removal

Upon approval of the estimate, our team of professionally trained technicians will use heavy-duty HEPA Vacuums to remove visible droppings, nests, debris, and dead rodents. Hard-to-reach areas will be manually brushed to minimize contaminants and their spread. Practiced containment protocols with HEPA-filtered equipment, materials, and tools will prevent these elements from entering your living spaces. This step will effectively end the infestation and prepare the area for sanitization.

Sanitize & Decontaminate Area

Alley Cat technician performing rodent exclusion in attic, sealing entry points to prevent rodent infestations.
Alley Cat technician in protective gear performing rodent exclusion services in a basement, ensuring effective pest control.
Rodent exclusion mesh installed in a home by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion to prevent rodent entry and ensure pest control.
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Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion technician in protective gear performing rodent exclusion services in a crawl space.

Sanitize & Decontaminate Area

We will then use DSV Disinfectant and Peppermint essential oil to sanitize and decontaminate the area . NISUS DSV™ is a powerful disinfectant, killing a broad spectrum of viruses, bacteria, and fungi, including Hantavirus, Salmonella, E. Coli, Hepatitis B and C, and more. Peppermint oil acts as a natural rodent deterrent, sprayed on top of the DSV. This solution will disinfect and mask pheromones, deterring exterior rodents from entering the treated area.

Seal, Reinforce, & Prevent

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Alley Cat technician sealing gaps around a window for effective rodent exclusion, preventing rodent entry into homes.
Alley Cat technician in protective gear performing rodent exclusion work in a crawl space, sealing entry points to prevent infestations.
Rodent exclusion mesh installed behind plumbing to prevent rodent entry, showcasing effective pest control by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
Technician performing rodent exclusion by installing a metal mesh barrier to prevent rodent entry, showcasing effective pest control methods by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
Rodent exclusion mesh installed around pipes in a basement wall by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion to prevent rodent entry.
Rodent exclusion mesh installed over holes in wooden structure to prevent rodent entry, demonstrating effective rodent control techniques by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
Rodent exclusion mesh installed over a vent by Alley Cat, preventing rodent entry into a home.
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Rodent Exclusion mesh installation by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion, securing entry points to prevent rodent access.
Roof vent covered with a mesh screen to prevent rodent entry, demonstrating effective rodent exclusion techniques by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
Close-up of a rodent exclusion mesh installed on a wooden structure to prevent rodent entry, highlighting effective rodent proofing techniques used by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.
Rodent exclusion work by Alley Cat showing a sealed pipe entry point with mesh and sealant to prevent rodent access.
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Technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion sealing a rodent entry point with mesh to prevent rodent infestations in a building foundation.
A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion wearing protective gear uses a power tool to secure a building's foundation, preventing rodent entry.

Seal, Reinforce, & Prevent

Our skilled technicians will inspect the area inside and out for entry points, using wire mesh, steel wool, foam, and steel wire to seal and reinforce these points. We will aim to secure vents, ducts, holes, pipes, and other vulnerable areas, preventing current and future access by rodents. This comprehensive sealing process will ensure your home is protected against future rodent activity.

Set Trap Checks

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Technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion performing rodent exclusion services in an attic, sealing entry points to prevent rodent infestations.
A technician from Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion inspects a crawl space for rodent entry points. Wearing protective gear and using a flashlight, the expert ensures effective rodent exclusion by identifying and sealing potential access areas. This image highlights professional rodent exclusion services aimed at preventing rodent infestations in residential and commercial properties.
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Rodent exclusion measures by Alley Cat around a water heater, preventing rodent entry and ensuring a rodent-free environment.
Image showing a rodent exclusion barrier installed by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion to prevent rodent entry through a gap near a wall and electrical outlet. The barrier effectively seals off potential entry points, ensuring comprehensive rodent control and exclusion.

Set Trap Checks

After securing the perimeter, our rodent exclusion experts will strategically place snap traps around the property. This will cut off interior rodents from outside food sources and serve as a double-check of our work, ensuring no entry points were missed. Snap traps will be optimized as the only food source for trapped rodents, effectively eliminating any remaining within the sealed perimeter.

Wrap Up & Haul Away

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Bags of debris from a rodent exclusion project by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion, ensuring a rodent-free home environment.
Attic insulation in progress as part of rodent exclusion services by Alley Cat, preventing rodent infestations in homes.
Crawl space sealed with rodent-proof materials by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion to prevent rodent entry and infestation.

Wrap Up & Haul Away

Once sealing and reinforcement are complete, we will haul away all debris, waste, and trash from your property. Our primary rodent exclusion expert will conduct a final walkthrough with you, evaluating the work and explaining everything done. We will provide contact and warranty information, ensuring all your questions are answered and you feel confident in our service. This entire process from start to finish may take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours.

Customer Service

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Customer Service

In the event of future rodent presence, our industry-leading warranty will cover the service, ensuring you remain protected. Our customer service team will always be available to answer any questions or assist where possible, providing ongoing support and peace of mind.

Expert Service & Reliable Protection

Remediation. Replacement. Optimization.

Rodent Proofing

  • Secures any entry points: dime-sized or larger
  • Specializes in stamping out ALL entry points
  • Meticulously removes access & any remains
  • Safeguards against rodents in the future
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Health & Safety

  • Uses HEPA vacuums to eliminate all visible droppings, carcasses, nests, and more
  • Sanitizes with non-toxic hospital grade supplies to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria
  • Discards & replaces infested building materials

Expert Service & Reliable Protection

Remediation. Replacement. Optimization.

Rodent Proofing

  • Secures any entry points: dime-sized or larger
  • Specializes in stamping out ALL entry points
  • Meticulously removes access & any remains
  • Safeguards against rodents in the future
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Health & Safety

  • Uses HEPA vacuums to eliminate all visible droppings, carcasses, nests, and more
  • Sanitizes with non-toxic hospital grade supplies to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria
  • Discards & replaces infested building materials

Expert Service & Reliable Protection

Remediation. Replacement. Optimization.

Rodent Proofing

  • Secures any entry points: dime-sized or larger
  • Specializes in stamping out ALL entry points
  • Meticulously removes access & any remains
  • Safeguards against rodents in the future
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Coverage Details

Health & Safety

  • Uses HEPA vacuums to eliminate all visible droppings, carcasses, nests, and more
  • Sanitizes with non-toxic hospital grade supplies to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria
  • Discards & replaces infested building materials
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About Alley Cat's Rodent Control Team

Your Family-Owned Local Rodent Specialists

Alley Cat is a family-owned business that has served Contra Costa, Marin, and Alameda counties since 2016. With over 10,000 Bay-area homes serviced, our rodent-proofing team is thoroughly trained in the latest techniques, complying with OSHA regulations, guidelines, and safety procedures.
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Strengthen Your Home Against Rats & Mice

Time To Kick the Rodents Out

Bay Area Rodent Exclusion services by Alley Cat ensure homes are protected from rodents, enhancing safety and comfort in residential properties.

Interior

Interior rodent infestation usually comes from the other entry points, but they easily could have come in from doors and windows. Alley Cat provides a full home inspection and rodent proofing service to ensure that rodents stay excluded! Learn More

Garage

Garages are ideal places for rodents to create nests due to the proximity to warmth, food, and water. Alley Cat inspects garage spaces thoroughly to make sure all entry points are sealed. Learn More

Attic

Attics are a big target for rodents because of three main points: accessible entry points, warmth, and food. Alley Cat is ready to inspect your attic and prepare our findings and rodent proofing solutions! Learn More

Crawl space / Basement

Under the home attracts rodents due to how warm, damp, and protected from the elements it is. Crawl spaces and basements give them access to insulation, wiring, and air ducts, which can lead to health and fire hazards. Alley Cat investigates all areas under the home in order to tightly seal entry points as well as to sanitize it effectively. Learn More
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Helpful Facts About Rodents

Learn How to Identify the Pests

Did you know the term “rodent” includes a variety of animals? Alley Cat rodent-proofs Oakland and Berkeley homes for rats, mice, and even squirrels. Learn more about these common trouble makers below to help you recognize signs of any rodent infestation.

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Telltale signs of rodent infestation

  • Droppings
  • Urine Odors
  • Gnawed Holes
  • Rodent Nests
  • Scampering Noises
  • Unusual Pet Behavior
Rodent Scat
Droppings

Rodent Scat
Droppings

Norway Rat

Blunt, Average length 3/4"

Roof Rat

Pointed, Average length 1/2"

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Sounds

Hear Sounds
Sounds

Squeeking

Scratching / Chewing

Rodent Biology
Appearance

Rodent Biology
Appearance

Norway Rat

Tail: Shorter than head and body
Body: Heavy, thick
Ears: Small
Eyes: Small
Nose: Blunt

Roof Rat

Tail: Longer than head and body
Body: Slender
Ears: Large
Eyes: Large
Nose: Pointed

Rodent Scat

Droppings

Norway Rat

Blunt, Average length 3/4"

Roof Rat

Pointed, Average length 1/2"
Hear Sounds

Sounds

Squeeking

Scratching / Chewing

Rodent Biology

Appearance

Norway Rat

Tail: Shorter than head and body
Body: Heavy, thick
Ears: Small
Eyes: Small
Nose: Blunt

Roof Rat

Tail: Longer than head and body
Body: Slender
Ears: Large
Eyes: Large
Nose: Pointed
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Rodent hiding in wall cavity, highlighting the need for Bay Area rodent exclusion services by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion experts.

Telltale signs of rodent infestation

  • Droppings
  • Urine Odors
  • Gnawed Holes
  • Rodent Nests
  • Scampering Noises
  • Unusual Pet Behavior
Rodent Scat
Droppings

Rodent Scat
Droppings

House Mouse

Pointed, Average length 1/4"

Hear Sounds
Sounds

Hear Sounds
Sounds

Squeeking

Scratching / Chewing

Rodent Biology
Appearance

Rodent Biology
Appearance

House Mouse

Tail: Long
Body: Small
Ears: Large
Eyes: Small
Nose: Pointed
Feet: Small
Head: Small

Rodent Scat

Droppings

House Mouse

Pointed, Average length 1/4"
Hear Sounds

Sounds

Squeeking

Scratching / Chewing

Rodent Biology

Appearance

House Mouse

Tail: Long
Body: Small
Ears: Large
Eyes: Small
Nose: Pointed
Feet: Small
Head: Small
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Squirrel on a wooden fence, highlighting the need for Bay Area rodent exclusion services by Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion.

Telltale signs of rodent infestation

  • Droppings
  • Urine Odors
  • Gnawed Holes
  • Rodent Nests
  • Scampering Noises
  • Unusual Pet Behavior
Rodent Scat
Droppings

Rodent Scat
Droppings

Gray Squirrel

Rounded, Average length 3/8"

Hear Sounds
Sounds

Hear Sounds
Sounds

Chirping

Chewing

Squirrel Biology
Appearance

Squirrel Biology
Appearance

Gray Squirrel

Tail: Long, bushy
Body: Large
Ears: Medium
Eyes: Large
Nose: Blunt
Feet: Large
Head: Large

Rodent Scat

Droppings

Gray Squirrel

Rounded, Average length 3/8"
Hear Sounds

Sounds

Chirping

Chewing

Squirrel Biology

Appearance

Gray Squirrel

Tail: Long, bushy
Body: Large
Ears: Medium
Eyes: Large
Nose: Blunt
Feet: Large
Head: Large
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FAQs

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The average project is completed within one day. For an accurate estimated time for your home, book a free inspection.
Your home can be rodent-free immediately after the service if the rodents were outside while we proofed. But, if they were hiding while we did the proofing, it could take a few more visits until we trap them and remove them completely. We offer a free re-inspection and a one-year warranty for all our projects.
Alley Cat’s specialty is long-term rodent exclusion. This means the four-step process is the best solution as we dispose of bio-materials, sanitize the areas, rodent-proof the home, and trap any lingering rodents.

Alley Cat strives to provide premier quality in our service process for all our projects. One of our rodent exclusion specialists can help you find the perfect rodent-proofing package for your needs and budget.

With every job, we offer a three-year warranty and a high-caliber team. We can discuss your specific needs further during our free inspection.
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