Rat Control & Removal Services in Long Beach and Orange County
We Know How Rats Get In — And How to Keep Them Out
A rat problem rarely stays small. One pair of rats can produce dozens of offspring in a single year, and once they’ve found a reliable way into your attic, walls, or garage, they’ll keep using it. Impressive Exterminating has spent 30+ years helping Southern California homeowners find the entry point, remove the rats already inside, and seal the property so they don’t come back.
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Signs of rats to look for
Signs of rats to look for include droppings, scratching noises in walls or ceilings, gnaw marks on food packaging or wires, and greasy rub marks along baseboards. Rats are active pests that can spread bacteria, contaminate food, and cause property damage if left untreated. Impressive Exterminating provides professional rodent inspections and control solutions designed to identify infestations early, eliminate rats quickly, and help protect your home from future rodent problems.
Droppings
small, dark, pellet-shaped droppings near food storage, appliances, or along walls
Gnaw marks
chewed wood, plastic, electrical wiring, or torn food packaging
Noises at night
scratching, scurrying, or thumping inside walls, attics, or ceilings
Unusual smells
a musty, ammonia-like odor from nesting areas, or a stronger odor if a rat has died in a wall or attic void
Rats aren’t just a nuisance — they’re a real health and property risk. They can chew through electrical wiring (a known fire hazard), contaminate food and surfaces, and spread diseases including hantavirus and leptospirosis through droppings and urine.
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Rat control
- Free inspection to identify rats and entry points
- Customized treatment plan with prevention recommendations
- Annual inspection for peace of mind
- Free retreatment if new activity is found
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- Free inspection identifying rat population and access points
- Customized treatment plan
- Regularly scheduled pest treatments
- Targeted exclusion against future entry
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Our Rat Control Process
Free Inspection
We check your attic, foundation, crawl space, garage, and yard to identify entry points, nesting areas, and the species involved.
Exclusion
Sealing the property is the most important long-term step. We use durable, rodent-proofing materials like Flexi Armour to close gaps, vent openings, and other entry points rats are already using — or will use once current activity is removed.
Trapping
For rats already inside, we place traps at nesting areas and known travel paths identified during inspection, removing existing activity rather than just reducing it.
Bait Stations
Tamper-resistant, kid- and pet-safe bait stations are placed along the exterior where rats travel and forage, lowering outdoor populations before they find their way indoors.
Follow-Up Inspection
We schedule a return visit to confirm no new activity has appeared. If it has, we retreat at no additional cost under our guarantee.
Why Choose Impressive Exterminating for Rat Control
We don’t just set traps and leave — we trace activity back to how rats are getting in, because trapping alone without exclusion just means new rats move in behind the ones you removed. Our technicians understand roof rat and Norway rat behavior specific to Southern California properties, and we explain exactly what we find during inspection so you know what you’re paying for and why. Every rat control service is backed by our guarantee: if rats come back, so do we, at no additional cost.
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How Rat Control Works
Initial inspection
We’ll inspect your home to check for signs of rodents and risk factors that could make your home vulnerable.
Removal & treatment
Our professionals will develop a plan that may include a combination of rodenticides, tamper-resistant bait stations
Prevention
Our technicians will assess your home for vulnerabilities and seal any entry points to help prevent rodents from entering.
Inspections
Our technician will contact you to schedule a follow-up inspection to check for new signs of rodent activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have rats or mice?
Rats leave larger droppings (about ¾ inch, shaped like a grain of rice) and larger gnaw marks than mice. Noises in the attic or ceiling at night, rather than inside walls near the floor, often point to roof rats specifically. Our inspection will confirm which you’re dealing with.
Are rat droppings dangerous to touch or breathe in?
Yes — dried rat droppings can release airborne particles linked to hantavirus and other illnesses. Avoid sweeping or vacuuming droppings directly; a professional cleanup and treatment plan is the safer route.
How fast can rats multiply if I don't treat the problem?
Quickly. A single female rat can produce several litters a year, with a handful of pups per litter — which is why a small rat problem can become a serious infestation within a few months if entry points aren’t sealed.
Will setting my own traps solve the problem?
It can reduce the rats you can see, but without sealing entry points, new rats typically move in through the same access. Our exclusion step is what makes the difference for long-term results.
Is rat bait safe if I have pets or small children?
We use tamper-resistant, locked bait stations placed in exterior locations specifically to keep pets and kids safely away from the bait itself.
How long does it take to get rid of rats completely?
It depends on the size of the infestation and how many entry points need sealing, but most Southern California homes see a significant drop in activity within the first few weeks, with full resolution confirmed at follow-up inspection.
Get Rats Out — And Keep Them Out
Don’t wait for a bigger problem. Impressive Exterminating offers a free rat inspection and $100 off treatment for Los Angeles County and Orange County homeowners.
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