Long Beach has some of the oldest housing stock in the region, from the Craftsman homes of Rose Park and Belmont Heights to the older bungalows across the city, and older homes tend to have the most rodent entry points. Decades of settling, past repairs, and add-ons leave gaps at the roofline, around utilities, and along foundations that rats and mice are quick to find. The alleys behind many blocks, the port, and the canals add moisture, cover, and routes that both roof rats and Norway rats use.
Roof rats climb into attics using trees, fences, and utility lines, then enter through gaps at the eaves and vents. Norway rats stay lower near the alleys, drains, canals, and crawlspaces, burrowing around foundations. House mice are a constant in the older kitchens and garages, entering through small gaps and breeding through the mild winters.
We handle Long Beach homes by inspecting the full exterior and interior, sealing the entry points, and removing the active rats and mice with traps and bait placed along their runways. On older homes there is rarely just one way in, so closing all of the gaps is what keeps the fix from coming undone.
Call and connect with a rodent exterminator who serves Long Beach and the surrounding South Bay and harbor communities.