The densley populated cities in South Florida like Miami and Ft. Lauderdale have an abundance of waste and food that attracts rodents like rats and mice. In addition to being unsightly and alarming, rats and mice negatively impact human health and are costly house guests.
Signs of a Rat Infestation
Mice are small, furry rodents with long, hairless tails, relatively large ears, and small eyes. They are found in a variety of colors, most commonly gray and brown. Miami homeowners may be alerted to rodents' presence in several ways, including hearing noises from the attic and within walls or finding their poop throughout the home. Scratching sounds are likely to be heard at night and droppings are typically located close to baseboards and walls, where mice travel most.
The roof rat is the predominant species of rodent in South Florida. Otherwise known as black rats, these pests prefer to be high above the ground in fruit trees, roofs, and attics. Familiar signs of roof rats in the home include droppings, grease marks on ceilings and walls, and scratching noises. If the infestation is large enough, residents may even see the pests themselves. These rats are typically around a foot long, with tails longer than their bodies, and can range in color from dark brown or gray to black.
Problems Caused by Rodents in Miami, FL
Mice can spread Hantavirus, salmonellosis, and other diseases through direct contact with their waste or indirectly via ticks and fleas that migrate from their fur into homes. In addition to spreading illness, mice also destroy woodwork and furniture, which can lead to expensive repairs. To effectively address unwelcome mouse infestations in Fort Lauderdale, it is recommended that homeowners contact the professionals at Critter Control.
Since roof rats are excellent climbers, they can access attic spaces with relative ease. Once inside, these pests will gnaw on wood supports, tear up insulation to build their nests, and make constant chewing and squeaking sounds. A female roof rat can have up to eight litters a year, with six to eight young each time. This makes rat problems difficult to control.
Rodent Removal from Homes
Rats can carry various parasites and spread disease with their bites. At the first sign of an infestation, contact the trained professionals at Critter Control. Our wildlife removal experts have the tools and training necessary to safely and effectively eliminate rats from Fort Lauderdale homes.
Testimonials
This company has been great. The technician Kensi was very through and checked everywhere to make sure all access points were found. After a skunk was found in the trap on a Saturday morning they came to pick it up very quickly.
Michael was super friendly and knowledgeable. He checked my entire house and recommended and installed the solution within an hour.
We are under contract with your company and so far they are doing a fine job. Many thanks.
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Great company and amazing service, the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Thank you to the staff and especially to Bubba for taking care of my property and giving it that "personal touch" to rid and maintain it from pests and bugs! Appreciate you guys and look forward to continuing business together!
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So when I went to have my insulation replaced I figured out that I had a critter problem that was beyond anything I was aware of. Not wanting to waste time I decided to call a professional and these guys were really good from day one. From the gentleman who gave the estimate to both of the guys that came out and did the work there was great communication and they were very effective at what they did. One little thing got missed and all it took was one text message and somebody was out the next day to take care of it. They always text me when they're on their way or going to be at the house and they let me know what they found along with photographs. My first thought when they gave me the quote was wow that was a lot of money and I didn't want to spend that much and now that I've had them do the service I feel like it's worth every penny and it's actually pretty damn reasonable considering the number of times that they come out and all the things that they do take care of.
I had an issue with squirrels getting into a small section of roofing without access from the attic or inside of the home. Critter control was a huge help in solving the issue, especially thanks to Brandon and Nate. Ended up catching 3 squirrels living in the roof plus they seal the entrance point after all is said and done. I would absolutely recommend critter control, Brandon and Nate did a stellar job.
Dominick was very friendly and he consistently put on his shoe covers each time he entered the house. He looked over every inch of the storage room where we thought the animal was and did a walk around the yard to see if there was evidence of entry. He was very thorough. He did not find any animal at that time. He said he would leave a trap and review the outside area of the house over the next week. It was the next day that the smell in our storage room indicated that the animal had died. We followed the small and discovered a dead bird in an open storage bin. I would highly recommend Dominick for 'Critter Control'.
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Valerie
Great explanations regarding findings, friendly, quality work! Each encounter with their tech has been professional and educational.
your representative (Dominic) was very friendly and quickly removed the dying raccoon from our outdoor window-well. He also shared information with us regarding raccoons on their behavior, what they liked/disliked, and provided information on how to disinfect the area the raccoon had been trapped in for a couple of days. I'd rate him 9 stars if I could. -pja