★★★★★ 4.9 from 338 Google reviews·Owner-run in Fresno since 2018·Licensed & insured
Rodent Exclusion in Fresno, CA
Rats get into Fresno homes through a gap the size of a quarter. Mice need about a dime. We find those gaps from roofline to crawl space, close them with metal rodents can’t chew through, and trap the ones already inside.
- Every way in checked, roof and attic included
- Sealed with steel mesh, hardware cloth or copper mesh
- Your price in writing before any work starts
- No contract
Prefer to talk? Call Matt: (559) 307-0612
★★★★★
“They did a great job finding and filling all the little holes a mouse could get through.”
John Bridges, Google review
Matt or a named tech walks your home with you and shows you every way in. No contract, no pressure.
Free walkthrough. If you don’t need it, we’ll say so.
What Is Rodent Exclusion?
Rodent exclusion means finding and sealing the gaps rats and mice use to enter your home. Rodent control gets out the rodents you have; exclusion keeps the next ones out. Most homes need both, so we trap what’s inside, then close the way in.
Already hearing them in the walls? Start with our rodent control service.
How Our Rodent Exclusion Process Works
It often starts with someone else finding them. An AC tech climbs into the attic for a repair, finds droppings next to a chewed duct, and tells you to call someone.
Here’s what happens when you call us.
Find the Entry Points
Matt or a named tech walks the property with you, outside and in: roofline, eaves, attic vents, garage doors, foundations and the holes around pipes and wires. You see what we find.
Explain the Work and Price
We show you which openings need sealing and what each repair involves, then give you a written quote before work starts. No extra charges halfway through.
Trap, Then Seal
If rodents are already inside, traps go in first, so none get sealed in. Then we close every entry point we found with steel mesh, hardware cloth, vent screens and door sweeps.
Follow Up
We come back to check traps every few days until activity stops, then once more at 90 days to make sure nothing found a new way in.
Find out where they’re getting in and what it takes to seal them out.
Where Rats and Mice Get Into Fresno Homes
A mouse can squeeze through a gap about 1/4 inch wide, the size of a dime. A rat needs a gap about the size of a quarter.
Common entry points include:
- Rooflines and eaves: gaps around roof edges, damaged trim and attic vents
- Garages: worn door sweeps, weather stripping and gaps beneath doors
- Pipes and AC lines: openings where utilities pass through exterior walls
- Foundations and crawl spaces: cracks, damaged vent screens and unsealed holes
- Chimneys and exterior vents: missing or damaged screens
Roof rats climb, so they often come in high: the roofline, gable vents, and where tree limbs and power lines touch the roof. Some companies set traps in the attic and never go up on the roof. We check both.
The hole you can see from the ground isn’t always the one they’re using.
A pipe opening in stucco, sealed so rodents can’t use it.
★★★★★
“Matthew and his crew found and sealed all the holes around the house to prevent more rodents from coming in and set traps in [our] attic.”
“We live in a neighbor hood that is 50+ years old… Causing major damage to our flex water pipes and our AC ducts… I also liked how they explained everything throughout the process.”
Audrey Gonzalez, Google review
What Do We Use to Seal Rodent Entry Points?
Rodent proofing works best when the repair material matches the opening.
| Entry Point | Typical Repair |
|---|---|
| Roofline and siding gaps | Metal flashing or hardware cloth |
| Pipes and AC lines | Copper or steel mesh with sealant |
| Attic and crawl-space vents | Metal vent screens |
| Garage and exterior doors | Rodent-proof door sweeps |
| Foundation openings | Masonry repair or metal barriers |
Why not just use spray foam?
Rats and mice chew through expanding foam and caulk. Foam alone won’t keep them out. We seal with metal, not soft filler.
Why Fresno Homeowners Choose Valley Integrated
We fix the way in, not just what's already inside.
Traps catch the rodents you have. Sealing the openings stops the next ones, so you aren’t paying again for the same noise in the ceiling.
You know the price before we start.
We explain the scope and give you the quote in writing before any work. If something doesn’t need fixing, we’ll tell you rather than sell it to you.
★★★★★
“Matt diagnosed the problem and didn’t upsell me on services I didn’t need.”
“I have used Matt and Valley Integrated Pest Control twice now with rental properties. I truly appreciate the team’s professionalism and honesty.”
Angie T., rental property owner
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Matt Kniffin started Valley Integrated Pest Control in Fresno in 2018. Call, and you speak with Matt or his team, not a national call center. You get a text with your tech’s arrival time before each visit, and you see the same named techs visit after visit.
Call (559) 307-0612
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How Much Does Rodent Exclusion Cost in Fresno?
Rodent exclusion costs depend on the number of entry points, where they are and the repairs they need.
Sealing a gap under a garage door is a different job from repairing several roofline gaps and dealing with an active attic infestation. The main price factors are:
- The number of openings
- Roof or crawl-space access
- Repair materials
- Trapping
- Any separate cleanup
We’ll explain the recommended work and give you the price in writing before you commit.
Get an estimate based on your home, not a guess over the phone.
How Long Does Rodent Exclusion Take?
Many homes are sealed in one visit. Larger jobs or active infestations can take more.
Sealing the openings and removing the rodents already inside are two parts of the job. Traps usually stay out for 1 to 2 weeks after sealing, until activity stops.
Does Rodent Exclusion Really Work?
Yes, when every gap is found and sealed with metal.
It fails when someone traps without sealing, fills holes with foam, or skips the roofline and attic. That’s why we start at the roof and come back at 90 days to check.
Signs You May Need Rodent Exclusion
- Scratching or movement in walls and ceilings at night
- Droppings in the attic, garage or pantry
- Chewed wiring, AC ducts, water lines or insulation
- Damaged vents or visible openings around the property
- Rats or mice back after a previous treatment
If rodents keep coming back, an unsealed entry point is often the reason.
Can You Seal Rodent Holes Yourself?
Sure, you can fix some simple gaps yourself, especially around doors and pipes.
The hard part is finding every entry point. Rooflines, attic vents and hidden openings are hard to inspect safely, and most people seal the gaps they can see. If rodents are already inside, the repairs also need to be timed with trapping.
A walkthrough shows you what you’ve missed and which repairs are worth paying for.
- We walk your home with you, roof to crawl space
- We show you every way in we find
- You get the scope and price in writing
- No contract, no pressure
Free walkthrough. If you don’t need it, we’ll say so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We trap first, so nothing gets sealed inside. For active infestations, see our rodent control service.
Rodents already inside can stay active for a week or two while the traps catch them. Still hearing them after that? Call us and we come back to check.
Most policies don’t cover routine pest prevention or maintenance. Coverage for some kinds of rodent damage varies, so check your policy with your insurer.
Exclusion is about physical repairs. If rodent removal is needed, we’ll explain the trapping or baiting we propose and any precautions for children and pets.
Rodent Exclusion Service Areas
Valley Integrated Pest Control serves homeowners in Fresno, Clovis, Madera and Sanger, including Tower District, Old Fig Garden, Roosevelt, McLane, Mayfair, Sunnyside, Tarpey Village and Madera Ranchos.
Landlords and businesses: ask about rental properties and commercial sealing.
Close the Gaps. Get Your Home Back.
Rats and mice chew insulation, AC ducts, wiring and water lines. And while the entry point stays open, the next one can use it too.
Find out where they’re getting in, what it takes to fix, and stop lying awake listening to the ceiling.
Free walkthrough. No contract. Or call (559) 307-0612