Pest ID Guide
Rodents
House mice and Norway rats are the two rodents we see most often in Southern California homes. Both breed fast and both are a genuine health risk once inside.
Identification
Small mammals with continuously growing incisors. House mice and Norway rats are the two most common in Southern California homes.
Habitat
Nest in wall voids, attics, and cluttered storage indoors; rats often burrow near foundations and woodpiles outdoors.
Why They're A Risk
Chew wiring and structural materials, contaminate food and surfaces, and carry disease.
Signs To Watch For
Droppings, gnaw marks, scratching sounds in walls, and greasy rub marks along baseboards.
Species We Treat
Photo: What Do Rodents Look Like?
What Do Rodents Look Like?
Rodents range from a few inches to several feet long, but their defining feature is a set of sharp, curved incisors that never stop growing. Rats and mice can bite six times a second and gnaw through concrete and metal to keep those teeth worn down. Most rodents have sharp vision, smell, and hearing, and many use whiskers to feel their surroundings.
