Welcome to Day & Nite Pest Control, the East Bay Area’s trusted choice for safe, reliable, and long-lasting pest control. As a family-owned and operated business serving the East Bay since 1975, we know what it takes to protect your home or business from unwanted pests.
In fact, we’ve built a reputation on doing it right the first time. Whether you’re dealing with ants in your kitchen, rats in the attic, or a spider problem that just won’t go away, our local team is here to help.
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Although there are many different species of rats, the most common in the Bay Area are roof rats. Their tail is longer than the head and body combined. Rat fur is smooth with colors varying from dark brown to black. Roof rats have large hairless ears and a pointed nose. Adult roof rats weigh approximately 5-9 ounces and are 13-18 inches long. Their droppings are long and cylindrical.
Due to a roof rats ability to reproduce it’s important to contact us if you’re noticing: hollowed citrus and other fruit, long & cylindrical droppings, noises in your attic and walls, gnawing sounds and gnaw marks around roof eaves. Day & Nite Pest control has extensive Bay Area experience ridding homes & businesses of rats.
Although roof rats prefer above ground nests, they will make their home in underground burrows as their population grows. Most rats prefer seeds, nuts, fresh vegetables and fruits, but will eat grains & meat. Fruit trees can be a particularly attractive food source for roof rats, especially when ripe or fallen fruit is left in the yard. Because rats become sexually mature within a short time frame (2-3) months, it’s important to get control of a rat problem. They average 4-6 litters per year, birthing 4-8 pups per litter. If you think you may have rats, contact Day & Nite Pest Control right away.
Rats are nocturnal and often go unnoticed until the damage is done. Learn more about the common rodents found in Bay Area homes and how to identify them. We dive into the different varieties of rodents here. Look for these telltale signs:
Rat problems can be especially persistent in established East Bay neighborhoods where mature landscaping, older construction and easy access to attics and crawlspaces create ideal conditions for rodents. See why older Walnut Creek neighborhoods experience more rat problems. If you spot any of the above, give us a call. Early intervention can save you from costly repairs and health risks.
We thoroughly inspect attics, crawlspaces, basements, kitchens, garages, and entry points to locate nests and rodent access routes.
We use tamper-resistant traps, bait stations, and targeted techniques that are safe for families and pets — no harsh poisons or toxic fogging.
(Exclusion) Rats can squeeze through holes as small as a quarter. We seal off gaps, vents, and other vulnerable areas to stop them from coming back.
(Follow-Up) We return as needed to ensure the rats are gone and stay gone. Ongoing maintenance services are available on a monthly, bimonthly, or quarterly basis.
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We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every East Bay home and business is different, which is why we take a customized approach to every job. That means identifying the source of the infestation, applying targeted treatments, and offering practical tips to prevent future problems.
We’re a family-run company with deep roots in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
We act fast to get rats out of your home and restore peace of mind.
We offer flexible options, including one-time treatments and ongoing maintenance plans — you decide.
Our certified technicians live and work in the East Bay. We know the local pest landscape and how to treat it effectively.
We handle rat infestations for homes as well as restaurants, offices, warehouses, rental properties and other businesses throughout the East Bay. Learn more about our commercial pest control services.
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Wherever you are, we’re just a call away — and ready to protect your home or business from rats and other rodents. For homeowners and businesses dealing with rodent activity in east bay homes and central Contra Costa County, learn more about our professional rat control in Walnut Creek.
Common signs of rats include droppings, scratching or movement sounds in walls and attics, gnaw marks, damaged food packaging, greasy rub marks along walls and unusual pet behavior. Roof rats may also leave hollowed-out citrus or other fruit around Bay Area properties. Because rats are primarily active at night, an infestation may develop before you actually see a rat.
Scratching, scurrying or gnawing sounds in an attic at night can be a sign of rats or other rodents. Roof rats are especially good climbers and commonly use trees, utility lines, fences and structures to reach roofs and attics. An inspection can help identify the pest and determine how it is entering the building.
Rats can enter through surprisingly small openings around roofs, vents, foundations, garages, utility penetrations and other gaps in a structure. Roof rats are excellent climbers and may reach upper portions of a home from nearby trees or vegetation. Finding and sealing potential entry points is an important part of preventing rats from returning.
Rats are attracted to properties that provide food, water and shelter. Fruit and nut trees, fallen fruit, pet food, bird seed, garbage, dense vegetation and accessible attics or crawlspaces can all contribute to rat activity. Mature landscaping and older construction can make some East Bay properties particularly attractive to rodents.
Yes. Roof rats are among the most common rats found around Bay Area homes and businesses. They are strong climbers and frequently nest above ground in trees, attics and other elevated areas, although they may also establish nests in other protected locations.
Yes. Rats can gnaw on electrical wiring, insulation, wood, packaging and other building materials. They can also contaminate areas with urine and droppings. Addressing an infestation early can help limit property damage and reduce the likelihood of the rat population increasing.
Exclusion is an important part of long-term rat control. Sealing gaps, vents and other entry points can help prevent rats from re-entering a building, but exclusion works best when existing rodents are addressed and food, water and shelter sources around the property are also reduced.
Rat populations can increase quickly when food and shelter are readily available. Roof rats can become sexually mature within a few months and may produce multiple litters per year. This is one reason it is beneficial to address signs of rat activity before a small problem develops into a larger infestation. Bay Area Pest Control
Not necessarily. Day & Nite Pest Control uses a combination of inspection, tamper-resistant traps and bait stations, targeted removal techniques, exclusion and follow-up based on the property and infestation. The goal is not only to address existing rats but also to identify how they are getting into the building.
Yes. Day & Nite Pest Control provides rat control for homes and businesses throughout the East Bay, including Dublin, Pleasanton, Concord, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Castro Valley, Alamo, Danville, Moraga, Orinda and San Ramon, as well as nearby communities.
Don’t wait until the scratching gets louder or the damage gets worse. Our team is ready to inspect your property, eliminate the issue, and prevent it from coming back.
Call +1 (800) Day-Nite or contact us online to schedule your rat control service in the East Bay Area.