Get Rid of Rats.
Keep Them Out For Good.
Roof rats and Norway rats are a serious problem in the East Bay. We don't just set traps—we find how they're getting in, seal the entries, eliminate the population, and protect your home long-term.
Why Do I Have Rats?
Rats are incredibly resourceful and always looking for three things: food, water, and shelter. The Bay Area's mild climate and dense vegetation make it a perfect environment for rats to thrive year-round.
Overgrown Vegetation
Ivy, dense bushes, and tree branches touching the roof provide highways straight into your home.
Accessible Food Sources
Fallen fruit, accessible pet food, and unsealed trash cans attract rats from neighboring areas.
Structural Vulnerabilities
Rats only need a hole the size of a quarter to squeeze inside. Damaged vent screens and roof gaps are common entry points.
Common Rats in the East Bay
Knowing what kind of rat you're dealing with dictates how we eliminate them.
Roof Rats
Also known as black rats, these are the most common rats in Bay Area homes. They are excellent climbers and prefer to nest high up.
- Usually found in attics, upper walls, and trees
- Tail is longer than their head and body combined
- Prefer fruits, nuts, and vegetables
Norway Rats
Also known as sewer or brown rats. They are larger, heavier, and prefer to stay closer to the ground, often burrowing.
- Usually found in crawlspaces, basements, and burrows
- Blunt nose and tail shorter than their body
- Will eat almost anything, including meats and grains
Dealing with Roof Rats?
Roof rats are agile climbers that enter through eaves and roofs. They require a specialized approach.
Learn About Roof Rat Control →Why DIY Rat Control Fails
Hardware store traps and poisons rarely solve a rat infestation. Here's why homeowners struggle to get rid of rats on their own:
Treating the Symptom, Not the Cause
Catching a rat doesn't stop the others from coming in through the hole you haven't found yet.
Trap Shyness
Rats are highly intelligent and neophobic (afraid of new things). If a trap is set incorrectly, they will avoid it entirely.
Using Poison Inside
DIY poison inside the home often results in a rat dying in your walls, creating a terrible odor and attracting flies.
The Amerimax Solution
- Locate every active entry point
- Perform professional exclusion repairs
- Use strategic interior trapping
- Set up exterior bait stations to reduce outside pressure
- Provide ongoing monitoring
Service Expectations & Pricing
Every home is different. The cost of rat control depends on the severity of the infestation, the size of your home, and the amount of exclusion work required.
Most comprehensive rat control programs involve an initial investment to seal entry points and trap the interior population, followed by an ongoing monthly or bi-monthly service to maintain exterior bait stations.
We offer free inspections to provide you with an exact, no-obligation quote tailored to your property.
Still Have Questions?
Everything homeowners ask before
starting Rat Control.
Effective at the source
Targets the problem where it starts.
Humane & responsible
Minimal impact to your home, pets, and the environment.
Protects what matters
Healthier living spaces that stay protected longer.
Still not sure?
We'll inspect your property
and explain exactly what's happening.
Local. Licensed. Trusted.
Proudly protecting Bay Area homes.
