Carlos and his team are knowledgeable, and showed up right away to inspect our home's crawl space for unwelcome visitors. They were thorough around the entire properly as well. Highly recommend! read more

These guys are FREAKING NINJAS! When I started this position in Los Altos Hills, I quickly heard about how there were rats chewing on their Range Rover engine wiring and how they had paid for repairs twice already before asking me to take it in for the 3rd time. I thought... Hmm, If the rats are THIS ballsy, there must be more out there. So, I came to Yelp to see who I should trust to get this under control. "Peninsula Rodent Control"... seemed obvious enough, so I called. Carlos said they could swing by and take a look. Carlos came by with Francisco and I greeted them at the front door. They said they would take a walk around and go on the roof and under the house to assess the job. In under 30 minutes he texted me to come outside. It could have been 15 minutes, but I don't want to seem like I'm exaggerating, LOL. It was FAST. NINJA FAST, know that. Carlos took me around and showed me SEVERAL nests they found as well as photos they took of entry points to the house. He assured me he would be able to help and I was SO ON BOARD. We set up a work day and they came back and completely RAT-PROOFED the house from the inside and out. HOME SECURED. Carlos knew the species of rat, its habits, and how to get the upper hand with little effort. He also showed me 5 rat nests on our property up in the trees. CARLOS taught me WHAT TO LOOK FOR when checking for activity, WHERE TO SET TRAPS outside and what kind of traps were best to get (and why!). I would also like to point out the fact that this was not the first time this family had "professionals" out to look for pest issues. Never once did anyone point out the fact that the foundation of the house was completely open on the front side allowing direct access to the rats! Nor did our weekly Landscaping service alert us of the 7 (yep, we had tree guys come to clean the trees and they found 2 more!) nests in the trees. Carlos = MAGIC I cannot tell you how happy I am that I found him and his crew. Crazy Voodoo level service. Oh, AND while he was up there he also took photos of a couple trouble spots in the roofing! Talk about Above and Beyond. If he's available, you better book him up. You will not be disappointed. read more

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We noticed evidence of mice in the attics. I've spoken with a few other pest control services. Their quotes range from 1000's to tens of thousands. Carlos and his crew came out on a chilly early morning to accommodate my schedule. They did a thorough check around my house and offered a few tips to prevent/get rid of them. He appears to be very knowledgeable and genuinely want to help me resolve the issue. The most amazing thing is he said once I implement his suggestions, I may not need his service. Will definitely follow his advice and if I still need help, he'll be the only one I call. read more

Yet another outstanding business that will not Deliberately & Brutally rip you off for THOUSANDS, just like one particular business in the area did. read more

When a plumbing problem was discovered to be due to a breach of my 100-yr-old cottage, I looked for the best local businesses to help resolve the problem. Peninsula Rodent Control (Carlos and two support crew) in a tidy truck, all masked, and were able to visit more quickly than anticipated. Yes!!! Carlos and his crew inspected my roof, crawlspace, and perimeter. They applied screening and flashing where needed (due to ancient house syndrome) and set environmentally friendly traps. They will ping me when it's time for them to come get the traps and remove tiny predators. Carlos is very conscientious to be transparent in his advice and actions. His kindness and understanding of the stressful nature of being "invaded" really was/is the kind of working relationship I strive to have with all the ppl I hire on Yelp. I highly recommend Peninsula Rodent Control. read more

I had called several companies to come and help me with my home. I recently moved in and the house was not well maintained. Carlos was very clear and responsive. He came first to scope the job. He took the time to identify what areas needed the most work. His crew was very detailed and used very hearty material not like the plastic I found around the house. They also used mortar alongside my chimmey. I plan to use them again for yearly maintenance. Additional on the way out, they saw a few exposed old nails. His team quickly took care of them. There attention to details really sets them apart! read more

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Carlos and team not only found an entry point that was missed by a much larger firm that had "rodent-proofed" my house - they also corrected a bunch of shoddy work left by the other company. Where the other company used cheap spray foam to block small entrances, Carlos used mortar. Mortar! The already-rusting flimsy metal mesh used by the other company was replaced or reinforced by sturdy, galvanized mesh. These guys do impressive work!!!! I would not hesitate to call them again if needed. read more

Carlos and his crew did an amazing job removing a rat that had caused a lot of damage. His crew cleaned everything up and then thoroughly rat-proofed our house. He is very knowledgeable and his work shows he cares. Very satisfied! Thank you PRC! read more

Called Peninsula Rodent Control, they instantly responded. I asked for him to clear some nests and to remove some gophers. They had me take some photos. I was ready to pay them, but they spent 30 minutes on the phone with me showing me how I could handle it myself super easily. They turned down hundreds of dollars and offered their advice for free. That kind of honesty and integrity is hard to find. I will definitely be coming back. read more

I can't say enough about how much I appreciated talking to Carlos. He was extremely helpful explaining techniques that work and don't work to prevent rodents from accessing the crawl space and attic through entry points. My husband ended up doing the work as he has experience with this, but I highly recommend this company and Carlos in particular. read more

One night at 3:00 am my wife woke me and said there was something in the bathroom. Something big. After a half-hour of cowardice I was able to confirm the thing was under the house, telegraphing its activities through the bathtub and pipes. I contacted Carlos based upon his Yelp reviews and also reviews from our community forum. And from another reviewer's comments I was able to solve a puzzle that I thought was unrelated: the two weeks of itching and bites I had been suffering from was probably due to rat mites! Carlos was responsive and even though he was busy was able to move up the scheduled times for both our inspection and the actual work. On the day of the inspection, he showed up on time and led me around the outside of the house, exposing areas the rats were able to access and revealing their fresh droppings. He clearly explained the actions he was going to take and also shared his experiences concerning mites. As others note here, the solution to rat mites is to get rid of the rats, and the mites will follow. After providing the initial inspection and quote, he returned a couple days later and did the work, which involved mortaring the holes he discovered and putting down wire mesh, and replacing the screens in the vent openings. He laid down traps for the rats that might have remained in the crawlspace and inspected our attic as well. And I should note that he and Francisco both wore booties when they came in the house. For a couple nights we had to listen to the desperate scratches of the trapped rats, and then all was quiet. I texted Carlos this morning, after the holiday weekend, to see if he was coming by to check/empty the traps. He was already on his way. He sent me photos of the six females he was able to trap. Full disclosure: I am a renter and so I didn't have to pay the bill, my landlord did. But if you look at the cost from an hourly rate point of view, you're missing the point. You're paying for experience--someone who can tell how the critters are getting in and can effectively fix the situation. Take it from me: once you've had rat mites in your house, you want someone who can take care of it the right way. read more

Our rodent problem is extremely difficult to address because it is in a small crawl space area that is not humanly accessible. After 4 months working with different rodent proofing companies to no avail, Carlos has given me hope today. Carlos is very resourceful, knowledgeable and came up with potential solutions that other professionals have not thought of. I think if you have a difficult rodent problem, Carlos would be your best bet. Update 2/1/18: After Carlos & Francisco sealed 3 drain pipes and 1 crack below our deck, we stop hearing gnawing noises at night for 9 days. Unfortunately, the noises came back. However, it seems to be a different rat, the noise is much softer and extremely infrequent (unlike before). My crawl space has a small area not accessible by humans, so I might have to consider cutting open a small part of concrete foundation to access the inaccessible area. The rat might be entering from underground into the inaccessible area via a sewer pipe, in which case no amount of rodent proofing will work unless the inaccessible area is opened up. I still think Carlos is excellent at rodent proofing despite the outcome. Update 3/30/2018: We hired a contractor to cut through a concrete foundation wall to access the previously inaccessible crawl space area. Unfortunately we discovered there is a concrete slab that only allows 8.5" clearance under the joists. It is extremely difficult to crawl into such a tight space, but Francisco was willing, and managed to do it. It was an amazing effort. Carlos and Francisco are both extremely dedicated and will do everything possible to help you. We suspect the rat is coming through an underground sewer pipe that was uncapped, but unfortunately we were not able to cap it because the end of the pipe is located in another inaccessible area. That means once again we will need to bring a concrete contractor back to saw another opening or figure out if the sewer pipe is abandoned, and whether it can be cut and capped. The struggle continues, but my husband and I really want to give Carlos and Francisco props for always giving their 100% effort to help. They are the best! Update 4/18/2018: My husband and I are so thankful to Carlos and Francisco for solving our rodent issue. They were able to determine definitively the rodent is coming up from an uncapped abandoned sewer pipe in the crawl space. Now the pipe has been securely capped, and what a relief I must say. Our difficult rodent issue would not have been solved without Carlos and Francisco's ingenuity and expert skills. We have a very tight space and wasn't even sure if anyone can enter the area so we're extremely grateful and appreciative that Peninsula Rodent Control was able to help us. I highly recommend them. In my eyes, they are super-heroes. read more

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Carlos and his team are great. They were super quick to find the issue, explained what was happening, and did what was necessary to keep the rodents out. And Carlos was very responsive along the way, which helped with the stress of dealing with rodents making noises in our wall. Dealing with rodents requires expertise, and 'm happy I called Carlos; I wish I had called sooner. If you need help, give Peninsula Rodent Control a call. Very good experience with them; highly recommended. read more

If you have a problem with rodents, Carlos is your man. I called him frantically on New Year's Eve and he and his crew came out early Jan. 2 and found several problem areas that they sealed up. I'd had issues several times before, but Peninsula Rodent Control is the first company I've dealt with that was thorough in their inspection. They suspected there was a problem under my deck and after loosening a few boards they discovered a hole the size of a grapefruit into my crawl space. Every spot was sealed. They placed traps in the attic, under the house, and in the kitchen. Four dead rats later (I know, really gross), my house is free of rodent problems and I can finally relax in my own home. Trust me, Carlos and his guys know their stuff. read more

When the rains came we started to have rats come into the house (attic and under the house). We had never had this problem. I called Carlos, and he came out to the house the same day. They immediately repaired all of the entry points to the house. It took two full weeks to get rid of the problem. During that time, Carlos and his team came out several times to check on progress, reset traps, and recheck entry points Carlos is really knowledgeable, very proactive, and extremely response to phone calls and texts. read more

Carlos and his coworker came out to my house on October 8th. In less than three minutes of looking outside our house for rodent activity, they spotted marks on the downspout and a small hole under the roof shingle and side wall of the house. Keep in mind, I have had other companies out here who never found these signs and never found the points of entry. I learned a lot from Carlos and his staff on how these rodents have been getting inside, and what other signs to look for. They also did an amazing job securing the roof vents and holes under shingles that we would have never considered or found ourselves. Here I am five months later.... very happy to say there is still no sign of any more rats in the house. I cannot thank you enough!!! read more

Pro's: came out within 1 day to assess whether we had a rodent problem. Were honest with what needed to be rodent proofed (didn't try to oversell) Con's: Quoted $1200 for an hour worth of work and $40 in materials. read more

Highly recommend. Carlos' domain knowledge of rodents and rodent elimination is unparalleled and without equal. Carlos and his crew are extremely professional, polite, and they work with booties and tarps when inside your home. They do a very good job of minimizing your exposure to the inherent unpleasantries of rat extermination, i.e., they remove and dispose of all materials and such. Carlos made quick work of explaining how best to eliminate rats from our attic and crawl space and prevent them from re-entering. His work is thorough and professional. Carlos completely eliminated rats from our house. I highly recommend Carlos. Trust him; he knows how to rid your house of rodents and he'll perform all the necessary work to ensure the job is complete. read more

Called me back and game me great advice on my problem Will keep him number handy and will recommend. Called a few places and no one called back read more

Great experience. They quickly diagnosed where the rats were coming in and corrected the problem. Very pleased with the result.

Our home in Portola Valley is under constant attack by nature, and rodents appear every 2-3 years even though we have a resident owl that lives very close to their roof hole. We've called Carlos and his crew on prior occasions over the years, and they've been very responsive, arriving within hours or a day. They walk the house from foundation perimeter to roof and find the hole, or holes this last instance very quickly. They installed a 1-way to allow the rodent to exit within several days. They then returned to remove the exit and patch the holes with concrete, in this instance. They also concrete sealed a just-started rodent hole under the foundation. They always get the rodent, and often point out other unrelated issues, such as swarming termites, or roof issues. We gave them 5 stars for being responsive, fast, and very industrious to resolve the issue in 2 short visits, and across multiple years! read more

Highly recommend Carlos and his crew to take care of any rodents that show up at your home. He came highly recommended on Yelp! and he was first on our list of people to call, because he uses traps and not poison. Even though he's extremely busy, he was able to stop by much earlier than scheduled and conducted a full inspection of the house to point out the probable area of access. They built a new, sturdy door to the crawl space and fixed one of the screens that was loose around the sewer cleanout and set the traps. They came by to check the traps a few days later and caught a big one. (Hopefully, the only one). Really nice guys, very helpful and responsive and they do great work! read more

Carlos, has been an angel. I have never had an inside rodent problem until I moved to Emerald Hils in Redwood City. This is the first year I have ever had rats, and I called Peninsula Rodent Control to help me eliminate them. It has been tough, but Carlos has been with me all the way. Adding to my problem is that I have a dog and leave water down. If I leave a door open to my patio even during the day, Carlos tells me the rats can enter. Carlos has returned to my house numerous times, and I am so thankful. The problem has not been easy because there are many crevices in my house due to a previous remodel. If you want to hire someone who will stick with you until the entire problem is eradicated, Carlos is your man! read more

Carlos promptly returned my call and made time same day to remove a dead rodent from a difficult place. He and his team returned the following week to identify all entry points and seal them up. His team is knowledgeable, professional and hard working. They earned the five star rating. read more

I highly recommend Peninsula Rodent Control. We were being eaten alive by rat mites. Carlos drew on many years of experience with rats and rat mites (including work with researchers at UCSF) to eliminate our unwelcome house guests. His philosophy is simple--keep rodents out of the house, and you'll no longer have rats or rat mites. Carlos and Francisco did a thorough job of rodent proofing our house, including inspecting and sealing off entryways on the roof and under the house. We almost went with a big company that wanted to use bait, and would not have worked on the roof or under the house. So glad we didn't, as this would have merely killed a few rats, but likely not have prevented future infestations. Carlos has fixed the root problem and we're no longer seeing signs of rodents in the house. read more

Carlos was very professional on time and pro active. I appreciate the great customer service, the apartment I manage was fixed in a no time and got a great price!!! Thank you Carlos once again. read more

Came over as soon as possible and gave me good advice. Appreciate their work and would recommend. Unfortunately, they could not work on my place because it was out of their scope, but still fully appreciate how easy it was to get him out here and to get his opinion. read more

I had an immediate need to find a dead critter and prevent new ones before I left on a trip; leaving the problem for my wife to deal with was not an option. Carlos took my call from someone's attic, showed up the same day, coordinated a full removal of under-floor insulation (where the expired rodent was found), sealed the obvious holes and then proceeded to find and defend the not-so-obvious ones. I couldn't be happier and I will be calling Carlos annually so this never happens again. Price was completely reasonable and I'd easily pay more for his exceptional level of service. Don't tell him I said that, of course. read more

Carlos is very professional and skilled finding excellent rat proof strategies blocking access points that other professionals have clearly missed. He is an excellent detective for critter access to our home and we would recommend him highly. read more

I am really pleased with the services of Peninsula Rodent Control. Carlos already came highly recommended by a friend, however he still exceeded my expectations. I called him one morning and he returned my phone call within a couple of hours saying that he was in the area and could come that same day. He confirmed that we had rats in the attic and possibly in the crawlspace. He identified all the holes where rats had access to the house structure (by getting into the crawlspace, on the roof, and attic) and gave me a detailed description of how he was going to solve our problem. I called a few other companies but, although Carlos said he was busy for the next 5 days, I decided to hire him based on his knowledge. I was not disappointed. I asked him to try to come within 2 days to at least start the job. He didn't promise anything but he said he would try. I was really happy when 2 days later, he called me early in the day, and said he was coming. He managed to finish the whole job that same day, putting more than 5 hours between him and his efficient assistant, Francisco. They said they didn't need to come back until a week later and I insisted that he come back sooner in case any rats would get trapped. He did come back after the weekend and no rats were found. This was 1 month ago and it seems like the rats are gone for good, like Carlos promised. read more

Carlos is truly as good as it gets! I had a dead rodent somewhere under the house and the smell was driving me crazy. Started calling around and left messages and I was getting desperate. Finally found Peninsula Rodent Control, called Carlos he answered and he said he'd come RIGHT NOW. I couldn't believe it. Within 20 minutes he and his crew were here. Another 20 minutes and they found the problem. He'll be back to seal all the ingress points but I couldn't wait to give him this 5 star review. I can't thank Carlos and his crew enough. read more

Carlos did a fantastic job sealing all possible openings around my house. Highly recommend their service!

Carlos and his crew have been fabulous. They come in, have a plan, and execute. The guys help at every turn, even going out of their way to be sure you're free of the problem. Hopefully, when they come and check traps again, I will be rodent free! Highly recommended. read more

Carlos really came through. I needed someone to check out rat problems at my elderly mothers house that were worrying her. He offered to go take a look and showed up the next day to assess the situation and reassure my mom. He is a real pro with a wonderful attitude of service, and he gave both of us great peace of mind. I recommend him wholeheartedly. Thank you Carlos for going the extra mile! read more

Carlos is professional and very thorough. Highly recommend him. I called him to take a look at a bad rat problem I had. He was able to come within 24 hours! read more

These guys are great and as honest as they come! Carlos showed up with his sidekick to perform a full inspection of our home. He's like a pest detective when it comes to rodents. He pointed out everything around the house that needed to be addressed to prevent any rodents from getting in after these inhabitants were taken care of. He immediately noticed signs of rat droppings under the house and claw marks along the pipes. Then he found more traces of rats entering our attic. Large traps were strategically placed under the house and in the attic. The best part is the pests were safely caught without me having to worry about my son or my dog being able to get to the traps. read more

Carlos has been a godsend! When we had a rodent / mite issue, he came right away. He sealed up multiple areas and set out traps. He continued to check on the traps. He did such a good job of sealing, though, that we have not had any additional issues. We continue to have him come out for periodic checks. To top it off, Carlos is super professional and honest, as well as very good at communicating schedules via text and phone. read more

We had a rodent issue in our house and I talked to my neighbor who recommended Peninsula Rodent Control. I gave them a call and have been happy with the results of their work. Carlos came by and gave us a thorough inspection; he was able to find out what was going on. He did a great job at sealing the point of entries. We have been rodent free since then. I would definitely recommend them to anyone with rodent problems. read more

Carlos and his team are wonderful! They bailed me out of a really bad situation! They were hired to do a major rat remediation on a home I purchased in Portola Valley. Carlos really knows his stuff and solved a very large long term rodent issue. This business is a lost art! Honest, responsive and works with heart and expertise. I highly recommend! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Carlos and Francisco! XO read more

We've been having rat problems in our crawl space, and had no idea how they were getting in. Carlos and Francisco came out and took care of everything. They somehow found where the rats were getting in, and sealed up the problem areas. Carlos is very honest and professional. He explained to me all the work they were doing and his prices are very reasonable. These are good guys who did a great job! read more