Rodent exclusion is the durable fix for a rat or mouse problem — sealing the gaps, vents, and utility penetrations that let rodents into your home so that trapping actually lasts. It is the difference between clearing rodents once and keeping them out for good.
Why trapping alone is not enough
Trapping removes the rodents that are already inside, but if the entry points stay open, the next rat or mouse simply moves in. Mice can slip through a gap the size of a dime; rats through a quarter-sized hole. On older island homes with vented crawl spaces, siding gaps, and utility penetrations, there are usually several ways in.
What rodent exclusion involves
- Inspection — we find the actual entry points, runways, and nesting areas.
- Sealing — gaps, vents, foundation cracks, garage sweeps, and pipe/wire penetrations are sealed with rodent-proof materials.
- Removal — trapping and removing the rodents already inside.
- Crawl space focus — where most island rodent problems live; we coordinate with crawl space restoration when contamination is present.
Common entry points on island homes
Crawl space vents, gaps under siding, garage door corners, dryer and utility penetrations, gaps around the water heater and plumbing, and roofline junctions. We seal the ones that matter and leave your home genuinely harder to get into.
Exclusion FAQ
How is this different from regular rodent control? Our rodent control service manages activity; exclusion is the permanent seal-out that makes it last.
Is it guaranteed? Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Meet your technician
Exclusion work is led by Matthew Pasquale (WSDA structural pest license #101709).
What our customers say
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Call (360) 206-3293 or request an estimate below. Serving Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, Clinton, Greenbank, Anacortes, La Conner, and the surrounding islands.
