Rat & Rodent Exterminators in Santa Barbara County
Seeing droppings or hearing scratching in the walls? Contact your expert Rat & Rodent Exterminators in Santa Barbara County, using safe, humane methods and long-term prevention to protect your home.
Why Rodents Are a Serious Problem
Rodents can cause extensive property damage and health hazards. Their teeth never stop growing, which is why they chew through:
- Electrical wiring
- Wooden beams and framing
- HVAC ducting
- Outdoor appliances and pool equipment
- Plumbing lines and water hoses
- Vehicle wiring and engine insulation
- Insulation in attics and walls
- Food packaging in pantries and garages
Rodents can enter holes as small as a dime and chew through weak materials like spray foam. They reproduce rapidly—so what starts as a small issue can quickly turn into a full infestation.
Why Do I Have Rats in or around my Home?
Rats are constantly searching for food, water, and shelter—and your home provides all three. Whether they’re nesting in your attic or hiding under your deck, rats are drawn to both indoor and outdoor environments that offer easy access and protection.
Here’s Why Rats May be Hanging Around
Outdoor Food Sources: Bird seed, pet food, fallen fruit, and open trash cans can lure rats into your yard.
- Shelter & Hiding Spots: Overgrown bushes, wood piles, sheds, or cluttered garages make ideal hiding places.
- Indoor Access: Rats can squeeze through tiny cracks in foundations, vents, and door gaps to get inside.
- Warmth & Nesting Materials: Attics, walls, basements, and insulation provide safe, warm spaces to build nests.
- Water Availability: Leaky faucets, pet bowls, and outdoor puddles keep rats coming back.
Once rats settle in, they can cause structural damage, chew wires, spread disease, and multiply quickly—making fast, professional action essential.
Rodent Control Inside the Home
The best way to avoid an indoor rodent problem is to prevent them from entering by locating and blocking any possible access points. Our trained Rodent Inspectors will identify how the rodents get in and offer a variety of non-toxic ways to eliminate the problem.
Our 3-Step Process Ensures Your Home Stays Rodent-Free
Step 1: Inspect the Home
Inspect the home — We start with a thorough inspection of your home to determine which areas have rodent activity and how they are getting access. Common entry points include small holes, unscreened vents, and unsecured accesses on roofs and sub-areas.
Step 2: Block the Access
Our experienced blocking specialists are able to block almost any access point. We use rodent-proof materials to ensure that they cannot re-enter through these areas. Our professional looking results aim to match the aesthetics of your home.
Lenz Pest Control guarantees all of our blocking.
Step 3: Trap
Once the home is secured, and no new rodents can enter, we set up traps to remove any remaining rodents still inside.
Outdoor Rodent Prevention & Removal
Rodents don’t just cause problems indoors—they can damage landscaping, chew on vehicle wiring, and invade outdoor appliances. Lenz Pest Control offers outdoor rodent population control with:
- Bait Stations: Child- and pet-safe stations reduce exterior rodent populations and minimize secondary poisoning risks.
- Scent Deterrents: Non-lethal, odor-based deterrents help keep rodents away from BBQs, cars, trailers, and patios.
- Grid Guard Barriers: We are an authorized installer of electrified barriers designed to protect high-value items like vehicles and equipment.
If you live near creeks, woods, ivy, or other rodent-prone areas, outdoor control is essential for year-round protection.
The trusted rodent removal process from Lenz Pest Control quickly eliminates active rat infestations and keeps them from returning. By targeting common nesting areas and blocking entry points, we deliver long-lasting protection—so you can enjoy a rodent-free home without the stress or mess. We are located in Santa Barbara County!
