Rodents Don't Pay Rent!
Evict Rats, Mice, and Varmints
Rats and mice can damage your home, contaminate living spaces, and quickly become a recurring problem. Leaf Pest Management finds where rodents enter, identifies nesting areas, and develops a removal and prevention plan. Expect honest pricing, clear communication, and solutions designed to keep rodents out.
35+ Years Rodent Expertise
Locally Owned & Operated
Emergencies
1-time & Recurring
Rodent Testimonials
Perfect 5.0 Google Ratings!
"Rats Be Gone!"
Excellent customer service! We use Leaf Pest for regular pest control, and recently had a rat problem under our avocado tree. Apparently, rats love avocados. Mike and Richard were persistent and took care of it for us...
Ilka Jensen
"Great Pricing and Communication"
We were using another pest control, but Leaf Pest was able to give us a quote that beat the other company’s bimonthly rate. Richard communicates with you & reminds you of when your next treatment will be...
Ilka Jensen
Cities We Serve
Our expertise
Insects and other pests pose a significant challenge, and for over 35 years, we have been the reliable solution. Whether your home, property, apartment complex, or business is suffering from bugs or rodents, we provide quick and cost-effective emergency pest control to resolve the issue.
Richard Merjil, Owner & President
| Los Angeles County | Ventura County |
|---|---|
| Agoura Hills | Camarillo |
| Bell Canyon | Casa Conejo |
| Calabasas | Dos Vientos Ranch |
| Canoga Park | Lake Sherwood |
| Chatsworth | Lynn Ranch |
| Cornell | Moorpark |
| Hidden Hills | Newbury Park |
| Monte Nido | Santa Rosa Valley |
| Oak Park | Simi Valley |
| West Hills | Somis |
| Westlake Village (LA) | Thousand Oaks |
| Woodland Hills | Westlake Village (Ventura) |
Rodents always find a way inside
Rats and mice don’t need much space to enter your home. Mice can fit through openings as small as a dime. Rats can squeeze through gaps around vents, rooflines, and utility lines.
Once inside, they follow the same paths every night—moving between food sources, nesting areas, and hidden travel routes inside walls. That’s why you hear them at night… and almost never see them during the day.
Where are the rodents coming from?
Rodents usually enter through small gaps in roofs, vents, eaves, garages, or foundations. These entry points are often hidden and go unnoticed until activity starts.
Why do I only hear them at night?
Rodents are nocturnal. They stay hidden during the day and become active at night when the home is quiet.
Rats & Mice Damage everything around them
Rodents chew constantly. It’s how they keep their teeth from overgrowing. That means wires, insulation, wood, and even plumbing lines are all at risk.
They also leave behind droppings, urine, and nesting materials—contaminating the spaces they move through.
Over time, what starts as a noise problem becomes a sanitation issue, a repair issue, and in some cases, a safety risk.
Are rodents dangerous?
Yes. Rodents can spread bacteria, contaminate food, and damage wiring—which increases fire risk.
Do rats and mice multiply quickly?
Very quickly. A small problem can turn into a large infestation in a short amount of time if not addressed.
Did you know that Rats and Mice behave differently?
Mice tend to stay close to their nesting areas and move within smaller zones. Rats are more aggressive, travel farther, and often nest in attics or crawl spaces.
In Westlake Village, we commonly see roof rats using trees and rooflines to access homes. Properties with overhanging branches or older construction are especially vulnerable.
Understanding which rodent you’re dealing with is critical—because the solution changes based on their behavior.
How I tell if it's a rat or field mouse?
Mice are smaller and stay closer to their nests. Rats are larger, more destructive, and often enter through rooflines or larger gaps.
Remove the Rodents. Seal the Entry.
Getting rid of rodents isn’t about catching a few and hoping for the best. If you don’t address how they got in—and monitor what happens next—the problem resets.
At Leaf Pest Management, we follow a
structured, step-by-step rodent removal and prevention process designed to eliminate the current issue and reduce the chance of it returning.
Step 1: Initial Removal of Rodents
We start by identifying where rodents are active—attics, walls, crawlspaces, garages—and where they’re getting in.
We place targeted traps in key areas to remove the current population quickly and efficiently. At the same time, we inspect the home for entry points along the roofline, vents, and foundation.
This step focuses on stopping the active problem and mapping out the full scope.
Step 2: Follow-Up Visit (Month 2)
Rodent control doesn’t end after the first visit.
We return to evaluate activity levels, remove or reset traps, and confirm whether the population has been fully eliminated. This step is critical—it tells us if there’s remaining activity or if new rodents are attempting entry.
If needed, we adjust placement and reinforce vulnerable areas.
Step 3: Ongoing Protection (as needed)
For homes with higher exposure—trees near the roofline, older construction, or previous infestations—we recommend ongoing service.
This may include bi-monthly maintenance visits to monitor for new activity, maintain protective barriers, and address small issues before they become large infestations.
It’s a proactive approach that keeps rodents from re-establishing inside your home.
Family and Pet-Safe Control Methods
We use contained rodent stations and secure trap systems placed strategically around the home.
These are designed to be:
- Not accessible to children
- Safe around most pets when properly placed
- Non-invasive to your daily living space
- No loose poisons. No guesswork. Just controlled, targeted removal.
What to expect
3 Easy Steps to becoming Pest Free
From the initial appointment to the final installation, we ensure each step is handled with efficiency and care. Our goal is to deliver exceptional results.
01
Contact Us
Phone call or a form can get you an initial phone quote and set us up for a FREE on-site inspection.
02
Inspect & Quote
Detailed home, business, or property inspection to prepare your 1-time or recurring pest control services and at an accurate and fair price.
03
Remove & Maintain
Full removal of the current pest problem, followed by a follow-up visit in a month or bi-monthly if you need or want it.
Give those Pests the boot!
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