Rodent Control & Exclusion

Rats and mice are among the most damaging pests a home can have. They gnaw constantly — including on electrical wiring, where they're a documented fire risk — contaminate food and surfaces with droppings and urine, and reproduce so quickly that a small problem becomes a serious one in weeks. In South Florida, roof rats are especially common, traveling along fences, power lines, and tree branches to enter attics and soffits.

The biggest mistake homeowners make is setting a few traps and stopping there. Trapping removes the rodents that are already inside, but if the gaps that let them in stay open, the problem simply returns. That's why our approach centers on exclusion — finding and sealing every entry point — combined with strategic trapping and sanitation, for a result that actually lasts.

Common types we treat in South Florida

• Roof rats. Agile climbers that enter attics, soffits, and upper walls via trees, fences, and utility lines. The most common rat in South Florida homes.
• Norway rats. Larger, ground-dwelling rats that burrow and enter at the foundation level, garages, and around plumbing.
• House mice. Small and prolific — they squeeze through gaps the size of a dime and breed rapidly, so a few quickly become many.

Signs you may have a problem

• Droppings in cabinets, pantries, the garage, or the attic
• Scratching or scurrying sounds in walls and ceilings at night
• Gnaw marks on food packaging, wiring, or wood
• Greasy "rub marks" along walls and entry points
• Nests of shredded paper, insulation, or fabric
• A musky odor or the smell of rodent urine

Our approach

We inspect the home inside and out — including the attic and roofline — to find harborage and every potential entry point. We deploy strategic trapping to remove the active population, then perform exclusion work, sealing gaps with rodent-proof materials so new rodents can't get in. We finish with sanitation guidance and exterior recommendations (trimming branches, securing trash) to keep your home unattractive to rodents.

What's included

• Full interior, exterior, attic, and roofline inspection
• Strategic trapping to remove active rodents
• Exclusion: sealing entry points with rodent-proof materials
• Sanitation and decontamination guidance
• Exterior recommendations (tree trimming, trash, harborage)
• Follow-up to confirm the home is rodent-free