Rodents in Northern California

Rodents in Northern California right now

Fewer rodent calls are coming in across Northern California lately, a good window for prevention.

Calls, last 14 days: 50
Prior 14 days: 84

As nights cool across the Sacramento Valley and the North State, mice and rats look for warm shelter, and attics, garages and wall voids are ideal. Roof rats climb trees and utility lines to reach rooflines, Norway rats burrow along foundations, and house mice can slip through a gap the size of a dime. Droppings, gnaw marks and scratching in the walls at night are the most common signs.

Use the guides below to identify the rodents around your home, and contact Big Time Pest Control, local since 2001, for trapping and exclusion that keeps them from coming back.

Past Rodents Updates In Northern California

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Anderson, CA

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February 18, 2026

Rodent Exclusion in Northern California | Rat & Mouse Prevention

Rodent problems are common in Sacramento, CA, particularly in the cooler months when mice and rats seek shelter indoors. Rodent exclusion is a proactive method of preventing these pests from entering your home. Instead of simply trapping or poisoning rodents once they’re inside, exclusion focuses on making your property less inviting and sealing entry points before an infestation happens. This guide will walk you through what rodent exclusion is and provide actionable steps for homeowners in Sacramento.

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