People see mice and think, “they’re tiny, how much trouble could they really cause?” Unfortunately, the answer is: plenty. In all my years running All City Animal Trapping, I’ve seen how fast a small mouse problem can turn into serious damage inside a home.
Mice have teeth that never stop growing, which means they never stop gnawing. They’ll chew through wood, drywall, cardboard — anything in their way.
Walls and floors: I’ve seen holes in baseboards, shredded insulation, and even chewed corners of cabinets.
Insulation: They rip it apart for nesting material. That means your heating and cooling don’t work as efficiently, and you end up with higher energy bills.
This is where things get dangerous. Mice often chew on electrical wires hidden in walls or attics.
Exposed wires can spark and start fires.
Damaged wiring can also cause outages or flickering lights that need costly repairs.
It’s one of the biggest reasons not to ignore a mouse problem.
Where mice go, contamination follows.
Diseases: Mice can spread hantavirus, salmonella, and other illnesses through droppings, urine, or saliva.
Parasites: Fleas, ticks, and mites often come along with mice and can spread to pets or people.
Food contamination: If they get into your pantry, anything they touch is unsafe to eat.
I’ve walked into kitchens where food packages were chewed open, and droppings were scattered across the shelves. It’s not only unsanitary — it’s unsafe.
Dealing with mice takes more than just setting a few traps. Our approach is thorough from start to finish:
We start with a complete check of your property. That means:
Finding every possible entry point.
Locating nests and high-activity areas.
Assessing how big the infestation really is.
Once we know what we’re dealing with, we put together a plan that’s specific to your home.
We use carefully chosen traps that capture mice without unnecessary suffering. Placement is key — we set them where activity is highest and check them regularly for quick removal.
Getting mice out is only half the job. Keeping them out is the other half.
We seal up cracks, gaps, and holes with durable materials that blend in with your home.
If damage is already done — chewed wires, ruined insulation, or structural issues — we repair it so your home is safe again.
We remove droppings, urine, and nesting debris, then sanitize the area to kill bacteria and neutralize odors. The goal is to make it like the mice were never there.
We help you keep mice from coming back with simple, practical steps:
Proper food and trash storage.
Reducing clutter that gives mice hiding spots.
Installing barriers in problem areas if needed.
And we don’t just leave after one visit. We follow up to make sure the problem is gone for good.
People choose All City Animal Trapping because:
We’ve handled countless mouse infestations — there’s not much we haven’t seen.
Our methods are humane, safe, and follow all local wildlife regulations.
We handle everything from inspection to removal, cleanup, and prevention.
Our pricing is straightforward, with free consultations and no hidden fees.
We’re local, so we know the rodent problems Southern California homes face.
One or two mice can turn into a whole infestation before you know it. If you’ve heard scratching in the walls, found droppings, or noticed chewed food packaging, it’s time to act.
Call All City Animal Trapping today for a free consultation. We’ll find the problem, remove the mice safely, and make sure your home is protected moving forward.
