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Rat Control in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Enjoy your rat-free home with our rat control service in Fort Lauderdale. 

Schedule an appointment now that works for you and say goodbye to those pesky rats for good.

  • Locally Owned Business
  • Rat-Free Guarantee
  • Starting at $69/mo (includes standard home pest control)

Rated 5/5 by 4,000+ happy customers

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Let Us Take Care of Your Rat Problem in Fort Lauderdale

Native Pest Management, a family-owned company founded by third-generation Florida natives, offers complete residential and commercial rat control services to homes and businesses throughout Fort Lauderdale.

Our rat control experts will quickly eliminate all rats with strategic trap placement. To properly rat-proof your home, we will use a combination of materials including steel and copper mesh, steel hardware cloth, concrete, mortar, and caulk to seal holes and openings around the exterior perimeter and roof. We will then install tamper-proof rodent bait stations on the exterior foundation of your home to ensure long-term rodent reduction around the exterior of your property. We also provide attic fogging with a disinfectant that is highly effective against virus and disease-causing bacteria so that you can rest assured knowing that your home is no longer contaminated by rats.

Why Us?

Timely - No more hanging around all day wondering when the pest control service will show up. We’ll provide you with a 2 hr time window and if we don’t show up within that range, we’ll credit you $25.

Pet & Kid-Friendly - We use the safest products and treatment methods available for rat control. Our precise 30-point protection program effectively targets ants while remaining kid and pet-friendly.

Effective - We not only get rid of your existing rat problem but also take steps to ensure rats don't come back in the future. Customers have been so impressed with our work that 88% would recommend us to a friend.

3 Easy Steps for Peace of Mind

Schedule - Book your initial rat control appointment today. We will contact you once we’re on our way, then knock on your door when we arrive.

Treat - We quickly eliminate existing rats with strategic traps. We then use a combination of materials to seal entry points and add bait stations.

Follow-Up - After completing the treatment, we will return 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) to check the traps.

FAQ

How can I prevent rats?

  • Work on rodent-proofing the outside of your home, sealing any gaps you find. Rats can fit through spaces the diameter of a quarter.
  • Trim back tree branches from your home’s roof and overgrown shrubbery from your exterior walls.
  • Place metal sheeting around the base of fruit trees to stop roof rats from climbing them to nest and feed on their fruit.
  • Limit hiding spots in your home by removing excess clutter and keeping storage areas organized.
  • Protect your home from becoming a place where rats forage for food. Regularly remove the trash, wash dishes, vacuum, and limit eating to the kitchen and dining room.
  • Store your pet’s food in metal or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids.
  • Outside, store your trash in sealed containers with locking lids. Place trash cans away from the outside of your home. Make sure to empty outdoor trash cans weekly.

What time of year are rats most common in Fort Lauderdale?

Rat season peaks in Fort Lauderdale between September and March, but you can find rats in your home throughout the year.

What types of rats are in Fort Lauderdale?

Roof rats make up 96% of all calls we receive for rodent control, but they aren’t the only rat in the area. Here’s how to tell which rat you have:

  • Norway rats: Norway rats are typically brown with an off-white underbelly. Norway rats have a dense body, a blunt nose, small ears, and protruding black eyes. Including the tail, adult Norway rats measure between 15 and 17 inches long.
  • Roof rat: Roof rats have smaller, slimmer builds than Norway rats and have exceptional climbing abilities. Their bodies are covered in dark, smooth fur, and their scaly, hairless tail is longer than their body and head combined. Including their tail, these rats grow to between 12 and 14 inches.

Do I need to prepare my home for rat control services?

Ensure Native has:

  • Access to the attic
  • An unobstructed route to reach crawl spaces (without any obstacles like toys or furniture)
  • Unobstructed, level ground for reaching the roof

Are rats dangerous?

Rats harbor fleas, ticks, and other parasites that spread diseases to people and their pets. As they enter yards and homes, they introduce parasites that create their own set of problems and worries. When living outside and foraging for food, rats can’t help but pick up a variety of bacteria, pathogens, and viruses on their bodies and legs.

After finding their way inside your building, they will contaminate food and surfaces with not only bacteria and pathogens, but also saliva and excrement. Rats spread things like hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella.

As if those reasons aren’t bad enough, rats can also use their strong jaws and sharp front incisors to cause damage to structural elements (wire, pipes, cables) and personal property (furniture, cabinets, boxes, food containers). 

This means rats can cause electrical fires and also damage and contaminate attic insulation. We have had to replace attic insulation in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas many times as a result of insulation contaminated by roof rats.

Do rats go outside to find water if I put poison bait in the attic?

No, this is a myth. Rats often die in inaccessible areas of the attic or walls when bait is used inside. This will cause the house to smell for weeks while the rats decay, so we never recommend using bait inside.

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Why Choose Native Pest Management?

We Exceed Customer Expectations
  • Pet Friendly & Environmentally Conscious
    Native Pest Management applies our pest control products with the safety of your family and pets in mind! We also offer eco-friendly pest control to protect your family and the planet.
  • Local Service Professionals
    Since 2015, we have served communities in West Palm Beach and all throughout South Florida. Our team is fully licensed, insured, and vetted.
  • On Time
    Our team will not only arrive on time, but they’ll also go above and beyond when providing service. It’s what makes us one of the top rated pest control companies in Florida! We strive for complete customer satisfaction every time.
  • Get a 100% Free Estimate
    Whether you currently have pests in your home or simply want to start professional pest prevention, take the first step to a pest-free life, and contact us today for your free pet friendly pest control quote.
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  • HomeAdvisor - Top Rated
  • 2021 Top Rated Local
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  • Inc 5000 America's Fast Growing Private Companies
  • 2022 Expertise Fort Lauderdale
  • 2020 Home Advisor Winner
  • 2022 Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite
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