Rodent Questions From Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
These come up on the phone almost every day. If yours isn't here, call and ask. The guides section goes deeper on most of them.
Rodent Questions, Answered Plainly
Is this an exterminator?
No. It's a referral line. Your call goes to an independent rodent control provider who does the work and sets the price.
Which areas does the line cover?
Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Broward County, including Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Plantation, Davie, Hollywood, Coral Springs and Pompano Beach.
What's running across my ceiling at night?
In Fort Lauderdale it's most often a roof rat. They nest up high and are busiest after dark. Start with roof rat control.
How small a gap can a rat use?
UF/IFAS says rats can squeeze through cracks half an inch wide and mice through a quarter inch. How small a hole rodents use has more.
Should I just put out poison?
Poison inside the house often means a dead rat inside a wall and a smell that lasts. Snap traps and sealing are the usual approach indoors. Outdoor bait belongs in tamper-resistant stations.
Do I need to be home for the visit?
For the first one, usually yes. The technician needs into the attic, the garage and the yard. Ask the provider about later visits.
Can I get a price on the phone?
The site doesn't price jobs. The provider quotes after it sees the roof, counts the openings and checks the attic. Rodent control cost in Fort Lauderdale explains what moves the number.
I live in a condo. Who handles this?
Usually you and the association together. Rodents move through shared walls and chases. See condo and apartment rodent work.
Do you handle squirrels, iguanas or opossums?
No. This line is rats and mice only. A wildlife removal company handles those.
Is there a guarantee?
Not from this site. If there's a warranty, it comes from the provider. Ask what it covers and how long it lasts before work starts.