I use for my San Mateo rentals (and just used in 2018 and 2019):

there's a chemical that doesn't kill them, it drives them out of the basement....

I will say this: Home Depot sells a mouse-catching gadget that looks like two giant jaws that snap so quick no mice have survived a visit. I tried it and when you hear it go off...its over! Whole thing can thrown away No mess!

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WOW, these are some really specific questions for a national audience of 300,000 plus real estate professionals MichelleCherie Carr Crowe Just Call...408-252-8900 . I'd be checking on the social media sites to see what others say in your area.

Rat plank here: https://www.amazon.com/INIEIWO-Plank-Mouse-Trap-Rodents/dp/B07CLJCKNN/ref=asc_df_B07CLJCKNN/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241960413056&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4804596402866484349&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031556&hvtargid=aud-799728744414:pla-572480429427&psc=1  and bucket Then SEAL up every place they are entering the building. Throw away all open food. All food including pet food must be in glass jars. Clean out the attic (ewww I know but they leave a road map of smell for the next generation) Traps work best - reset with peanut butter daily. 

Boric Acid powder in the attic

And a couple of these;

Your Nextdoor contacts should be able to provide recommendations.

Not me but, I'll bet Sis can - Kathleen Daniels!