HaLochdim Rat & Mouse Control (הלוכדים) — licensed rat and mouse catcher in Tel Aviv and central Israel, working since 2016 (Ministry of Environmental Protection license 2031). Run by Dekel Gur, who speaks English and has over 10 years of experience. Over 130 Google reviews, rated 5.0. Rats and mice only: we find the entry point, trap without poison inside the home, place traps in the right spots, seal, and guarantee the result until it is solved. Same-day visits. From 460 ₪. Phone 054-8332211.
Need a rat or mouse catcher who speaks English? Dekel Gur, the owner of HaLochdim, speaks English and comes to every job himself — no subcontractors. Rat and mouse treatment in Tel Aviv starts at 460 ₪, with a written guarantee until the problem is solved. License 2031, working since 2016, over 130 Google reviews. Call or WhatsApp 054-8332211.
Why choose an English-speaking rodent catcher?
A rat in your apartment is stressful enough. You should not also have to explain it in Hebrew. Dekel Gur, the owner, speaks English and talks to you directly — on the phone, on WhatsApp and on site.
- The person you talk to is the person who comes. Dekel does the work himself. No call center, no subcontractor.
- You understand every step. Where the rodent gets in, where the traps go, what needs sealing and why.
- Clear price before the visit. The price is agreed on the phone, in English.
- Written guarantee. If the rodent is not caught, we keep going until it is.
Send a photo or a short video on WhatsApp, in English, and get an answer from Dekel himself. HaLochdim handles rats and mice only — we don't catch snakes or other animals.
Is it a rat or a mouse?
You can usually tell by the droppings. Mouse droppings are small, 3–6 mm, like grains of rice. Rat droppings are bigger, 12–20 mm, and darker. A rat also leaves more signs than a mouse: grease marks along walls, chewed plastic, and noise in the ceiling at night.
Common signs:
- Droppings behind the fridge, under the sink or in kitchen drawers.
- Scratching or running sounds in the ceiling or walls at night.
- Chewed food packages, cables or wooden edges.
- Dark grease marks along the bottom of walls.
Not sure? Send a photo on WhatsApp to 054-8332211 and Dekel will tell you what it is.
Why do rats and mice get into Tel Aviv homes?
Tel Aviv is an old, dense city. Many buildings date from the 1930s to the 1960s, with cracks, old drains and open pipe gaps. Rats live in the sewer system and come up through toilets, drains and ground-floor gaps. Mice get in through gaps as small as a pencil.
The busiest areas are often near restaurants, markets and construction sites, and in older neighborhoods: the Old North, Florentin, Neve Tzedek, Jaffa and the area around the Carmel Market. Air-conditioning pipes, electrical cabinets and suspended (acoustic) ceilings are common entry routes. Rodents are active at night, so most people first hear them in the evening. Read more about rats in the ceiling or roof (in Hebrew).
How we get rid of rats and mice
We use only the methods we actually work with:
- Find the entry point. We look for droppings, chew marks and grease marks. In yards, we check rat burrows with the newspaper test: newspaper goes into the hole, and if it is pushed out the next day, the burrow is active.
- Trap without poison inside the home. Traps go in the right spots, against the wall, with peanut butter as bait.
- Locked bait stations, mainly outside. Yards, buildings and businesses get locked stations that children and pets cannot open. Inside a home, only when the problem and the household allow it.
- Seal the entry points. After the rodent is caught, we seal the gaps so it cannot come back.
How long does it take? A single rat or mouse is usually caught within 1–2 days. With more than one rodent, treatment takes up to two weeks.
What you can do meanwhile:
- Close windows in the evening. Rodents are active at night.
- After traps are set, keep all food in the fridge or in closed cabinets.
- Don't use poison on your own, and don't block a hole before the rodent is caught.
Catching a rat on the spot
Sometimes the rat is right there — under the desk, in the bathroom, in the ceiling. Dekel is a professional catcher and can catch a rat on the spot when needed, with catch poles and tongs, without poison and without a mess.
This is common when a rat comes up through the toilet in a ground-floor apartment, or when a rodent is trapped in an office. We remove it, then find how it got in. More on a rat in the toilet (in Hebrew).
How much does rat and mouse control cost in Tel Aviv?
Rat and mouse control in Tel Aviv starts at 460 ₪, including VAT. The price is agreed on the phone before the visit.
| Property | Price |
|---|---|
| Apartment (any size) | 460 ₪ |
| Private house / plot | 460–600 ₪ |
| Shared building | 460–550 ₪ |
| Business | 460–900 ₪ |
| Monthly maintenance for businesses and buildings | from 460 ₪ + VAT per month |
The price includes the visit, trapping, entry-point detection and the written guarantee. Size of the property, number of entry points and sealing work can raise the price. No travel fee anywhere in Gush Dan. See the full price list (in Hebrew).
What's included
- ✔️ Written guarantee until the problem is solved.
- ✔️ Materials approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, license no. 2031.
- ✔️ Trapping without poison inside the home in most cases.
- ✔️ Sealing of entry points.
- ✔️ Same-day visits, available 24/7. No travel fee in Gush Dan.
- ✔️ Buildings and businesses: monthly maintenance with locked bait stations, so rodents stay out.
Areas we cover
Tel Aviv–Jaffa, all neighborhoods: Old North, New North, Ramat Aviv, Lev HaIr, Florentin, Neve Tzedek, Jaffa, Yad Eliyahu, Tzahala and south Tel Aviv. See our page on rat catching in Tel Aviv (in Hebrew).
Around Tel Aviv: Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Herzliya, Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, Holon, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion, Kiryat Ono, Or Yehuda, Yehud, Ramat HaSharon, Ra'anana, Kfar Saba, Rehovot and Ness Ziona.
Real jobs from the field
Offices with a suspended ceiling, Holon (October 2026). Rodents were moving inside the acoustic ceiling above the offices. We placed traps between the cables. A rat was caught on the first day and a mouse two days later. Dekel found the entry points and told the management company what to seal; their contractor sealed it.
Supermarket branch, south Tel Aviv. A leading supermarket chain had mice inside a branch. We treated it and solved the problem. The chain is on monthly maintenance with locked bait stations around its branches. Businesses that handle food, like restaurants (in Hebrew), need this kind of ongoing protection.
Business ceiling, north Tel Aviv. A rat was living above the ceiling panels. We set traps through the ceiling hatch and caught it.
What our customers say
"Great people with great attitude and solutions, very recommended" — Adi K., May 2023
"He came very quickly to help us with mice in the garden and caught them fast and professionally." — Osher S. (translated from Hebrew)
"Arrived lightning-fast for rats. A lovely, professional and friendly man." — Alon H. (translated from Hebrew)
FAQ
Do you really speak English?
Yes. Dekel Gur, the owner, speaks English and handles your call and visit himself. You talk to the same person from the first call to the end.
How do you solve a rat or mouse problem?
In three steps: find the entry point, trap, and seal. Inside the home we trap without poison, and you get a written guarantee until it is solved.
How do you find where they get in?
By droppings, chew marks and grease marks along the walls. Common spots are behind the fridge, under the sink, the electrical cabinet, AC pipes and storage doors.
How do you stop them from coming back?
By sealing every entry point after the rodent is caught.
How fast is the problem solved?
A single rat or mouse is usually caught within 1–2 days. With more than one rodent, it takes up to two weeks.
Can you come today, at night or on Shabbat?
We are available 24/7 and usually arrive the same day. Call or WhatsApp 054-8332211.
Is it safe with kids and pets?
Yes. Inside the home we trap without poison in most cases. Bait stations are locked, so children and pets cannot reach the bait.
How much does it cost?
From 460 ₪ for an apartment of any size, including VAT. The price is agreed on the phone before the visit.
HaLochdim Rat & Mouse Control · License 2031 · Since 2016 · 054-8332211 · Available 24/7 · English spoken
Updated: October 2026
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