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RODENT EXCLUSION · FRESNO & CENTRAL VALLEYSeal Rodents Out of Your Home — For Good
Traps catch the rodent you have today. Exclusion stops the next one from ever getting in. Total Pest Control inspects your home top to bottom, seals every entry point with rodent-proof materials, and traps out anything left inside — backed by our exclusion warranty.
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Tell us what you're seeing — droppings, scratching, gnaw marks — and we'll map every entry point.
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Traps Catch Rodents. Exclusion Keeps Them Out.
Mice squeeze through a gap the size of a dime; rats only need a quarter. As long as those openings exist, new rodents replace the ones you remove. Exclusion fixes the problem at the source.
Trapping alone
Removes the rodents inside today — but does nothing about the open pathways they used. New rodents move in within weeks.
Baiting alone
Bait can drop rodents inside walls and attics where they die out of reach — and it never closes a single entry point.
Exclusion + trap-out
Seal every entry point with rodent-proof materials, then trap out what's left inside. The infestation ends — and stays ended.
Where Rodents Actually Get In
Most Fresno homes have a dozen or more openings big enough for a mouse. These are the ones we find — and seal — most often.
Roofline, eaves & soffits
Roof rats are climbers. Gaps where the roof meets fascia boards and soffit vents are the most common rooftop entry we seal.
Vents & screens
Attic, foundation, and dryer vents with torn or flimsy screens get re-screened with rodent-rated mesh that holds up to gnawing.
Garage & exterior doors
Worn door sweeps and garage seals leave a ready-made gap at floor level. We fit rodent-rated sweeps and side seals.
Pipe & utility penetrations
Where plumbing, gas, and AC lines enter the wall, builders leave gaps. We pack them with steel mesh and seal them over.
Foundation gaps & cracks
Settling cracks and unsealed gaps along the slab line get patched with mortar and backed with barrier mesh.
Crawl space & subfloor
Broken crawl space doors and open subfloor vents are highways for rats. We secure them with hardware cloth and proper covers.
Hearing Scratching in the Attic or Walls?
Don't wait for chewed wires and droppings in the pantry. Get a no-cost inspection and a same-week exclusion plan.
How We Seal Your Home — Step by Step
Exclusion done right is methodical. Every job follows the same four steps, documented with photos from start to finish.
Inspect & map
We walk the roofline, foundation, garage, and crawl space and photograph every entry point we find.
Seal & fortify
Every opening is closed with galvanized steel mesh, hardware cloth, sealant, and rodent-rated door hardware.
Trap out
Strategic traps remove the rodents still inside — placed so nothing is left to die out of reach in your walls.
Verify & warranty
We re-inspect, document every sealed point, and back the work with our exclusion warranty.
Professional Materials — Not Foam and Hope
Hardware-store foam is a snack, not a barrier — rodents chew straight through it. We seal with materials they physically can't defeat:
✓ Galvanized steel mesh & hardware cloth
✓ Rodent-rated door sweeps & garage seals
✓ Vent covers & re-screening
✓ Mortar & sealant patching on foundation gaps
✓ Strategic trap-out of rodents already inside
✓ Photo report of every sealed entry point
The Exclusion Warranty
If rodents break through a point we sealed, we come back and re-seal it at no added cost. That's how confident we are in steel.
Warranty terms provided in writing with your inspection report.
Rodent Exclusion Questions, Answered
How is exclusion different from regular rodent control?
Rodent control removes the rodents you have — trapping and monitoring. Exclusion is the construction side: sealing the entry points so new rodents can't replace them. Most homes need both, which is why our exclusion service includes a trap-out. For ongoing treatment, see our rodent control service.
How long does rodent exclusion take?
Most single-family homes are sealed in one visit of a few hours. Larger homes, tile roofs, or heavy crawl space work can take a second visit. You'll get a time estimate with your inspection.
Do you get rid of the rodents already inside?
Yes. Sealing a home with rodents still inside traps them in — so every exclusion includes a strategic trap-out after sealing, with follow-up visits until activity stops.
Will the sealing be visible on my house?
We match materials to your home — mesh sits behind vents and under eaves, and sealant is color-matched where practical. Most sealed points are invisible from the yard.
How much does rodent exclusion cost?
It depends on the number of entry points and how accessible they are. The inspection is no-cost, and you'll get a written, line-item quote before any work begins.
Is exclusion really permanent?
The materials are chew-proof and weather-rated, and the work is warranty-backed. Homes do change — new roof work or settling can open new gaps — which is why we document every sealed point and offer re-inspection.
Ready to Seal Them Out for Good?
Start with a no-cost inspection. We'll show you every entry point we find and exactly how we'll close it.
Prefer to talk? Call (559) 472-8200 — we answer fast.