Rodent Management
Rodent Control in Burlingame, CA
101 Exterminators does rodent control in Burlingame exclusion-first: find the openings, seal them, then trap. We are California licensed under SPCB Lic. #9119 and have worked this territory since 2005. Burlingame's mature canopy — the historic eucalyptus along El Camino Real, the big street trees over Burlingame Park and Ray Park — lets roof rats reach a roofline without ever crossing open ground. That changes where an inspection begins.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Rodents Service in Burlingame
Our program combines three components: (1) Exclusion — sealing gaps in foundations, pipe penetrations, vents, and roof eaves using hardware cloth, copper mesh, foam sealant, and sheet metal as appropriate. (2) Trapping — placement and monitoring of snap traps, live traps, and glue boards in active areas. (3) Exterior bait stations — tamper-resistant bait stations positioned along perimeter rodent runways for ongoing population management.
Droppings along walls, in cabinets, behind appliances, or in attic insulation
Gnaw marks on wiring, wood, plastic pipes, or food packaging
Grease marks along walls or baseboards — oil from rodent fur rubbed repeatedly on surfaces
Nesting materials (shredded paper, insulation, fabric) in hidden locations
Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls, ceilings, or under floors at night
Burrows in landscaping, mulch beds, or under concrete slabs
Citrus or avocado fruits with bite marks — a classic roof rat indicator
Pet acting alert at walls or cabinets when no visible cause exists
How It Works
Our Rodents Process in Burlingame
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Burlingame.
Inspection & Runway Mapping
We identify gnaw marks, runways, burrows, droppings, and grease trails to map rodent activity throughout the property — interior and exterior.
Exclusion
We seal all discovered entry points with durable materials appropriate to the opening — hardware cloth, copper mesh, sheet metal flashing, or foam sealant for smaller gaps.
Trapping & Bait Placement
Interior snap traps and exterior tamper-resistant bait stations are positioned along active runways. We monitor and service these on a schedule until activity ceases.
Follow-Up & Monitoring
We return to clear traps, replenish bait, check exclusion work, and confirm that the population has been eliminated before closing out the service.
Why 101 Exterminators
Rodents You Can Count On in Burlingame
Exclusion-First Methodology
Without sealing entry points, any rodent removed will simply be replaced by another. We seal the structure before or concurrent with trapping — not as an afterthought.
No Unmonitored Poison Bait Indoors
We do not place loose rodenticide indoors where rodents can carry it to walls and die inaccessibly. Interior work uses traps with daily monitoring during active treatment.
Regional Species Knowledge
Norway rats, roof rats, and deer mice behave differently and require different approaches. We identify the species present before selecting treatment methods.
Sanitation Recommendations
After resolving an infestation, we advise on harborage removal, vegetation management, and food storage to prevent reinfestation — not just a repeat service call.
Common Questions
Rodent Control FAQs for Burlingame
Something runs across my ceiling at night in Burlingame Park — rats or squirrels?
Noise after dark is almost always roof rats; daytime noise is usually squirrels. Roof rats move at dusk and again before dawn, and in the older Burlingame neighborhoods with heavy street canopy they reach the roof by branch rather than by wall. Check the attic hatch for droppings or a dark greasy rub mark, then look for any limb touching the roof. Trimming that limb removes the route, but the entry hole still has to be sealed or the next rat uses it.
Do homes near Bayside Park and Anza Lagoon get a different kind of rat?
They get Norway rats more often than roof rats. Norway rats burrow along levee banks, riprap and storm drains, and the marsh edge past Bayside Park and around Anza Lagoon is unbroken habitat for them. In the flat blocks toward California Drive they enter low — a cracked foundation vent, an unsealed sewer lateral, a crawl-space door that no longer seats in its frame. On those addresses we spend the inspection under the floor instead of in the attic.
Can rodents get into a newer Burlingame apartment building on El Camino Real?
Yes — multi-unit construction just moves the entry points into shared space. Trash and recycling rooms, parking garage doors, utility chases running between units, and roof penetrations for HVAC are the usual routes, and one unsealed chase lets an animal travel between several units. Exclusion has to be handled at the building level; sealing one apartment while the chase stays open pushes the problem next door. We document what we find so the HOA or property manager can act on it.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Burlingame
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Burlingame — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Rodent Control · Burlingame
Free Limited Rodents Inspection in Burlingame
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Same-day response available for urgent situations in Burlingame.