Rodent Control & Exterminators in San Diego & Southern California
Complete rat and mouse control for San Diego and Southern California — trapping, exclusion, and prevention. 90+ years of experience and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Common Rodents in San Diego & Southern California
Identifying the rodent and how it’s getting in determines the right trapping and exclusion plan.
Roof Rat
the most common rat in San Diego — an agile climber that nests in attics, palm trees, and rafters.
Norway Rat
a larger ground-dwelling rat that burrows around foundations, sewers, and woodpiles.
House Mouse
small, prolific mice that nest indoors and squeeze through gaps the size of a dime.
Field/Deer Mice
outdoor mice near canyons and open space that move into garages and sheds.
Knowing the species and entry points lets us trap effectively and seal them out for good.
Signs of a Problem
Rodents are mostly nocturnal, so signs usually show up before you see one.
- Droppings in cabinets, drawers, or the garage
- Gnaw marks on wood, wires, or food packaging
- Scratching or scurrying noises in walls or the attic
- Nests of shredded paper, insulation, or fabric
- A musky odor or grease marks along walls
Why Rodents Are So Common in Southern California
San Diego’s canyons, palms, mature landscaping, and connected attics and sewers give rats and mice abundant harborage and travel routes. Mild winters mean they breed year-round, and roof rats in particular thrive in our trees and rooflines.
Rodents only need a small gap to get in, so lasting control pairs trapping with sealing entry points — not just baiting.
How Lloyd Pest Control Gets Rid of Rodents
We remove the rodents and seal the home so new ones can’t replace them.
Inspection
we identify the species and find entry points, runways, and nesting sites inside and out.
Trapping & Removal
we deploy a targeted trapping program to remove the active population safely.
Exclusion & Barrier
we seal entry points and install exterior rodent stations so they can’t get back in.
Ongoing Monitoring
recurring visits keep stations serviced and catch new activity early — included with plans.
The result: long-term protection, not temporary relief.
Residential Rodent Control
We protect every kind of Southern California home:
- Single-family homes
- Apartments & condos
- Townhomes & duplexes
Rodents chew wiring (a fire risk), contaminate food, and spread disease, so getting them out and sealing the home is urgent. Our monthly plan keeps exterior stations serviced and entry points monitored, which is what stops re-infestation — the most common failure of DIY baiting.
Choose from:
- One-time treatments for immediate issues
- Monthly maintenance plans for year-round protection (recommended)
Commercial Rodent Control
Rodents mean health-code failures, product loss, and reputation damage for businesses. Lloyd provides documented trapping, exclusion, and monitoring. We treat:
- Restaurants & food service
- Warehouses & distribution
- Grocery & retail
- Apartment & multifamily communities
- Offices
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Average Cost of Rodent Control in Southern California
Rodent pricing depends on the size of the infestation, the exclusion work needed, and one-time versus ongoing service.
Residential (Monthly)
| Single-family homes | $45–$70/month |
| Apartments/condos | $45–$70/month |
Commercial (Monthly)
| Restaurants & food service | $70–$140/month |
| Offices, retail & warehouse | $65–$130/month |
One-time rodent cleanouts start around $155, and exclusion (sealing entry points) is quoted by the home; monthly service keeps them from returning.
Prices are estimates based on typical projects across Southern California and may vary by property size, infestation level, and service type.
Recent Rodent Projects
Local experience you can trust — real, recent jobs across San Diego County and Southern California.
Semi-rural East County home treated for rodent activity in the attic and along the foundation and enrolled in a monthly maintenance plan.
South Bay hills home treated for rats nesting in the garage and roofline and enrolled in a monthly maintenance plan.
Coastal South Bay home treated for mouse activity in the kitchen and pantry and enrolled in a monthly maintenance plan.
Island-community home treated for recurring rodents entering from canyon-side landscaping and enrolled in a monthly maintenance plan.
Customer Reviews — What San Diego Customers Say
“Andrew always answers our questions and if he doesn’t know the answer, he calls his supervisor right away while we are waiting. Andrew is Employee of the Year:)”
“Professional and thorough service, this will help us with our audit. Thanks Luis”
“Hernan is what we liked. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. He explains everything very well. We couldn’t ask for anyone better! AAAAA++++”
“Bernardo is always reliable, kind and professional. Enjoy working with him!”
Serving Southern California
Lloyd Pest Control provides rodent control across:
Frequently Asked Questions
Baiting or trapping removes the rodents you have; exclusion seals the gaps they use to get in. Lasting control needs both — otherwise new rodents simply replace the ones removed.
Roof rats love our palms, fruit trees, and connected rooflines and attics. They climb easily and slip into attic vents and gaps, which is why San Diego sees so many.
Yes. We emphasize trapping and exclusion over open bait, and any exterior stations are tamper-resistant and placed out of reach.
Most homes run about $45–$70 per month on a plan that includes exterior stations and monitoring; one-time cleanouts start around $155, with exclusion quoted separately after inspection.
Seal entry points, trim trees off the roofline, remove food sources, and stay on a monitoring plan. Our recurring service keeps stations serviced and catches new activity before it becomes an infestation.
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