How to Rodent-Proof Your Home in California: A Complete Guide to Keeping Mice and Rats Out

Mice and rats — they've been sneaking into California homes since, well, forever. In this episode, Mark Buzz and Anna Bugs break down exactly how rodents get inside your house and what you can do to stop them.We start with the basics: how to tell a mouse from a rat (spoiler — it's more than just size), and why it matters for your treatment plan. Then we dig into the most common entry points California homeowners overlook — from worn garage door seals to tree branches that give roof rats a highway to your attic.The numbers are wild: a single pair of mice can produce over 60 offspring in one year. They chew through wiring, contaminate food, and carry diseases like hantavirus and salmonella. This isn't just a nuisance — it's a health and safety issue.We walk through a complete rodent-proofing checklist you can start this weekend: sealing gaps with steel wool, installing door sweeps, storing food in glass or metal containers, trimming vegetation back from your house, and when it's time to call a professional for a full exclusion.🏠 Presented by Simple Pest Management — San Diego & Sacramento🌐 www.simplepest.com📞 (833) 887-PEST (7378)