Rat Control & Rodent Removal in Half Moon Bay, CA
Hearing rats in the attic, walls or crawl space? Xpert Rodent & Wildlife (formerly Xpert Rodent Solutions) is Half Moon Bay's local rat control company, based right here at 450 Wavecrest Rd. We trap rats and mice without poison, seal the gaps they use to get in, and clean up what they leave behind.
- ★ 4.9 · 98 Google reviews
- CA Trapper License TP-10631
- Lifetime Rodent-Proofing Guarantee
- Based in Half Moon Bay
Your Half Moon Bay rodent specialist
Because we're based on the coast, Half Moon Bay homes are close to home for us. When you call, you talk to the owner, we respond fast, and we take emergency calls 24/7/365.
Trap, seal, clean
We inspect the roofline, foundation, vents, crawl space and attic, trap the rodents that are inside, seal every entry point, and clean up droppings and nesting. No poison, ever.
Guaranteed for the life of the home
Rodent proofing guaranteed for the life of the home, materials and labor included.
Rat removal and rodent control in Half Moon Bay
Coastal fog and damp winters are hard on Half Moon Bay homes: wood softens, vent screens corrode in the salt air and small gaps open around foundations, garage doors and rooflines. Farms, nurseries, pumpkin patches and open fields sit right next to neighborhoods, so when crops are cut or the rain starts, rats and mice move toward the nearest dry crawl space or attic. Roof rats climb the cypress and eucalyptus windbreaks and travel along fences and power lines to reach the roof, while Norway rats burrow along foundations and under sheds and decks.
Signs to watch for: scratching in the walls or ceiling at night, droppings in the garage or under the sink, gnawed food packaging, chewed wiring or insulation in the crawl space, and greasy rub marks along beams. As a local exterminator that doesn't use poison, we trap the rodents inside, then seal every entry with materials that hold up in salt air, such as galvanized hardware cloth and heavy-gauge vent screens. Sealing is how you get rid of rats and mice for good, and it's what our lifetime warranty covers.
Services in Half Moon Bay: rat removal in Half Moon Bay · mice control in Half Moon Bay · rodent proofing in Half Moon Bay · attic cleanup in Half Moon Bay
Wildlife removal in Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay sits between the ocean, the farmland of the coastside valleys and the open hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, so wildlife is part of daily life here. Raccoons and skunks follow Pilarcitos Creek and the field edges into yards at night and den under decks, porches and crawl spaces. Tree squirrels chew into attics where big trees touch the roof. Moles are common in lawns and gardens, especially in the softer coastal soil. Coyotes are seen on the edges of town and near open land, snakes can turn up near fields and brush, and bats sometimes roost in attics, barns and outbuildings.
For every animal, the approach is the same: remove it humanely and legally under our California trapper license, find the exact spot it used to get in or under the house, and seal it so the next animal can't move in.
Wildlife services in Half Moon Bay: raccoon removal · squirrel removal · skunk removal · bat removal · mole trapping · coyote trapping · snake removal
Neighborhoods and homes we work in
We work all over Half Moon Bay: downtown around Main Street, Miramar and the homes near the beach, Arleta Park, Ocean Colony by the golf links, Highland Park, Grandview Terrace and the newer streets off Highway 1, as well as rural properties along Highway 92 and next to the farms and nurseries. Downtown and in the older neighborhoods, we spend a lot of time in crawl spaces with aging vents and in garages with worn door seals. Near the ocean, salt air rusts screens and flashing faster, so we check rooflines and foundation vents closely. On larger rural lots, barns, sheds, woodpiles and animal feed draw rodents and wildlife, so we look at the outbuildings as well as the house.
To protect a Half Moon Bay home, keep crawl-space vents and doors in good repair, fix rot around decks and siding before it opens a gap, trim cypress and other branches back from the roof, and store pet food, chicken feed, birdseed and garbage in sealed containers. If you live next to a field or nursery, expect more activity when it is cleared or harvested, and call early if you hear scratching in the walls.
Had a free county rodent inspection? We do the sealing.
The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers free rodent inspections to county residents, but it doesn't do trapping or exclusion work on homes. If they've shown you where rodents are getting in, we trap what's inside and seal every gap they found, backed by our lifetime warranty.
Our work in Half Moon Bay
We've completed 38 rodent and wildlife jobs in Half Moon Bay (ZIP 94019). Most follow the same three steps: trap the animals inside, seal how they got in (foundation vents, pipe entry points, door seals, rooflines), then clean and sanitize the crawl space or attic they used.
Nearby areas we serve
Common questions
Are you actually based in Half Moon Bay?
Yes. Our address is 450 Wavecrest Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
How much does rodent control cost in Half Moon Bay?
We price each job after an on-site inspection and tell you the price before any work starts.
Is Xpert Rodent & Wildlife the same company as Xpert Rodent Solutions?
Yes. Xpert Rodent Solutions is now Xpert Rodent & Wildlife. Same owner, same Half Moon Bay team and phone line, now also handling wildlife removal.
Where do rats get into Half Moon Bay homes?
Most often through crawl-space vents, gaps around pipes and foundations, roofline and eave gaps, and garage doors. We check every one of these during the inspection and seal what we find.
What rodents are most common in Half Moon Bay?
Roof rats, Norway rats and house mice. They move toward homes in the damp winter months and when nearby fields are cleared.
How do I get rid of rats in Half Moon Bay for good?
Trap the rats inside, then seal every gap with materials that stand up to coastal moisture. Our work is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Why do rats get into Half Moon Bay homes in winter?
Fog and damp weather soften wood and rust vent screens, which opens small gaps. When it turns cold and wet, rats look for a dry attic or crawl space.
My home is next to a farm or open field. Will I see more rodents?
Often, yes. When nearby fields are cleared or harvested, rats and mice move toward the closest shelter. Sealing your home ahead of time makes the biggest difference.
Do you use poison in Half Moon Bay?
No. We trap and seal, and never use poison or bait stations. That keeps pets, kids and coastal wildlife like owls and hawks safe.
Do you serve Miramar, Ocean Colony and Arleta Park?
Yes. We serve every Half Moon Bay neighborhood, including Downtown, Miramar, Arleta Park, Ocean Colony, Highland Park and Grandview Terrace, plus rural properties along Highway 92.
Do you handle barns, sheds and rural properties?
Yes. On farms and larger lots we inspect barns, sheds and outbuildings as well as the house, since feed and stored materials draw rats and wildlife.
Can you remove raccoons or skunks living under my deck in Half Moon Bay?
Yes. We remove them humanely, then seal the space under the deck or crawl space so another animal can't move in. See raccoon removal and skunk removal.
Do you take emergency calls in Half Moon Bay?
Yes. We take emergency calls 24/7, and because Half Moon Bay is our home base, we're close by.
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