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Local Rodent Control in the Bay Area

Name: ATCO Pest Control
Address: 200 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA, 94925, US
Telephone: (833) 326-2826
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

ATCO eliminates rodents and seals entry points — guaranteed.

Rodents We Control

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Mice

Quick breeders, hard to catch

House mice reproduce rapidly and can squeeze through tiny gaps. They contaminate food, leave droppings everywhere, and gnaw on wiring which can cause electrical fires.

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Rats

Destroy property & spread disease

Norway rats and roof rats are common in the Bay Area. They gnaw through walls, damage insulation, and carry diseases. Roof rats are excellent climbers and often enter through attics.

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Gophers

Tunnel through your yard

Gophers create extensive tunnel systems that damage lawns, gardens, and underground utilities. Their mounds are unsightly and their digging can undermine foundations.

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Squirrels

Invade attics & chew wiring

Tree squirrels often nest in attics where they chew on electrical wires and wooden structures. They can cause significant damage and fire hazards if left untreated.

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Identify Your Pest

Norway Rat

Size: 7–9 inches (body)

Color: Brown to grayish-brown, lighter belly

Key Fact: Stocky burrower; prefers ground level and basements.

Roof Rat

Size: 6–8 inches (body)

Color: Black to dark brown, gray or white belly

Key Fact: Excellent climber; agile along branches, wires, and fences.

House Mouse

Size: 2.5–4 inches (body)

Color: Gray to light brown, lighter belly

Key Fact: Reproduces rapidly (up to 10 litters/year); fits through dime-sized gaps.

Deer Mouse

Size: 3–4 inches (body)

Color: Brown on top, distinctly white belly and feet

Key Fact: Moves indoors in cold months; known hantavirus carrier.

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Our Rodent Control Process

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Thorough Inspection

We identify all entry points, nesting areas, and the extent of infestation throughout your property.

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Exclusion & Sealing

Our experts seal cracks, gaps, and holes. We do this ourselves — no subcontractors.

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Trapping & Removal

Strategic snap trap placement. No poison — we use humane, effective trapping methods.

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Disinfection

Complete cleanup of affected areas, removing droppings, damaged insulation, and contamination.

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Follow-Up Visits

We monitor traps, remove rodents, and set new traps until your home is completely clear.

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Ongoing Protection

Regular monitoring and prevention services keep rodents from coming back.

They're Watching You Too

Rats are intelligent, cautious, and can squeeze through holes the size of a quarter. By the time you spot one, there are likely many more hiding in your walls.

Active at night

Why Rodents Are Dangerous

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Disease Carriers

Rodents spread Hantavirus, salmonella, leptospirosis, and other dangerous diseases through droppings and urine.

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Fire Hazard

Gnawing on electrical wires can cause short circuits and house fires. A major hidden danger.

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Property Damage

They destroy insulation, chew through walls, contaminate food, and damage stored belongings.

Did You Know?

Rat teeth grow up to 5 inches per year. They must gnaw constantly to file them down — which is why they chew through wires, pipes, and wood.

Mice fit through dime-sized gaps; rats through quarter-sized holes. Their flexible skulls compress to squeeze through incredibly tight spaces.

Scientists found rats emit ultrasonic "laughter" when tickled and actively seek out more — showing they experience joy.

Rats can tread water for 3 days and hold their breath for 3 minutes. They've been known to swim up sewer pipes and emerge in toilets.

Male mice sing elaborate ultrasonic courtship melodies humans can't hear. Each male has his own unique song pattern, much like a bird.

Rats memorize complex routes and never forget a navigation path. They build detailed mental maps, navigating walls and attics in complete darkness.

What You Can Do

Use steel wool and caulk to fill gaps around pipes, vents, and foundation cracks. A dime-sized opening is all a mouse needs.

Transfer pantry items, pet food, and birdseed into glass or heavy-duty plastic. Rodents chew through cardboard easily.

Remove newspapers, cardboard boxes, and debris from garages and attics. Clutter provides nesting material and hiding spots.

Keep branches 4+ feet from your roofline and bushes away from the foundation. Overgrown landscaping is a rodent highway.

Use tight-fitting lids on garbage cans and secure compost bins. Food waste is an open invitation for rodents.

Repair leaky faucets, pipes, and AC drip lines. Rodents need water daily and settle near reliable moisture sources.

What to Avoid

OTC rodenticides endanger children, pets, and wildlife. Poisoned rodents can die inside walls, creating terrible odors.

A few droppings mean active rodents. One pair of mice can produce 60+ offspring per year — numbers multiply fast.

Position traps along walls in low-traffic areas. Open placement risks injury to children and pets.

Sealing before trapping traps rodents in your walls, causing odor problems and new chew-through exits.

Peanut butter, chocolate, or nesting materials work far better. Cheese dries out quickly and is less attractive.

Rodent populations grow rapidly. A small problem becomes a major infestation within weeks. Early action saves money.

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Why Choose ATCO?

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40+ Years of Excellence

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Certified Since 2009

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No Poison Used

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Guaranteed Results

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Saturday Hours

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Our Rodent-Free Guarantee

We're so confident in our rodent control that we guarantee it! If you see signs of rodents between treatments, give us a call and we'll be back to get rid of the trespassers — at no additional cost to you!

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Prepare for Your Appointment

Remove boxes and stored items from along walls and closets. Rodents travel along edges, so clear access helps inspection.

Transfer pantry items and pet food into airtight containers. Rodents chew through cardboard and bags easily.

Write down where you've heard scratching or found droppings. This helps your technician pinpoint nesting locations.

Ensure all trash cans have tight-fitting lids. Take out overflowing garbage to eliminate easy food sources.

Pull storage bins and tools a few inches from garage walls. Rodents frequently nest behind stored items.

Walk your home and note gaps around pipes, vents, or foundation cracks. Documenting these helps your technician seal entry points.

Your technician will guide you on arrival.

Eliminate Rodents Once and For All

Don't let them take over your home. Call the Bay Area's rodent experts today.

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