You’ll sleep better knowing every entry point is identifyed and every rodent is gone. No more scratching sounds at night, no more droppings in your pantry, no more worrying about what damage they’re causing behind your walls.
Our comprehensive rodent control doesn’t just remove the rats and mice you can see—it prevents new ones from ever getting in. When we’re done, your home stays protected year-round.
That’s the difference between a quick fix and a real solution. You get lasting peace of mind, and your family stays safe from the health risks and property damage that come with rodent infestations.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Zephyrhills North families from rodent problems since 2020. As a family-owned business, you work directly with owner George Lundin—not a different technician every visit.
We understand how Florida’s humid climate and lush vegetation create perfect conditions for roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice. That’s why we specialize in the specific challenges Zephyrhills North homeowners face, from seasonal infestations during storm season to year-round prevention.
Our state certifications and A+ BBB rating back up what our 100+ five-star reviews already tell you: we get the job done right the first time, with transparent communication and honest pricing every step of the way.
First, we inspect your entire property to identify every entry point and nesting area. Rats can squeeze through holes as small as a half-inch, and mice need even less space—we find them all.
Next, we identify every gap, crack, and vulnerability using professional-grade materials that rodents can’t chew through. This isn’t spray foam that fails in months—we use steel mesh, concrete, and other permanent solutions.
Finally, we trap and remove any rodents already inside, then clean and sanitize affected areas. You’ll get a detailed explanation of everything we found and everything we fixed, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
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Your rodent control service includes comprehensive inspection, complete exclusion work, humane trapping, attic cleanup, and sanitization. We don’t just remove the rodents—we eliminate the contamination they leave behind.
In Zephyrhills North, we see roof rats year-round, with peak activity from late August through winter when storms drive them indoors. Our local expertise means we know exactly where to look and how to prevent seasonal re-infestations.
We also handle the damage repair that other companies ignore: replacing contaminated insulation, fixing chewed wires, and identifying AC penetrations where rats commonly enter. When we’re finished, your home is cleaner and safer than before the infestation started.
The first sign most Zephyrhills North homeowners notice is scratching or thumping sounds in the ceiling, especially at night when rats are most active. You might also find dark, cylindrical droppings about half an inch long in your attic, pantry, or around pet food.
Look for chewed wires, damaged insulation, or gnaw marks on wood beams. Outside your home, check for half-eaten citrus fruit in your yard—roof rats love Florida’s fruit trees and often leave partially consumed oranges or grapefruits scattered around.
If you smell a strong, musky odor in certain areas of your home, that’s often urine marking from established rat colonies. The sooner you address these signs, the easier and less expensive the removal process becomes.
Professional rodent control in Zephyrhills North typically ranges from $400 to $800 for complete exclusion and removal, depending on your home’s size and the extent of the infestation. This includes identifying all entry points, trapping existing rodents, and cleanup services.
Factors affecting cost include the number of entry points, accessibility of affected areas, and whether attic insulation needs replacement. Older homes often require more extensive identifying work, while newer construction might only need a few key areas addressed.
We provide honest phone quotes whenever possible, so you know what to expect before we arrive. Remember that proper exclusion work is an investment in your home’s long-term protection—cheap fixes using spray foam or basic traps usually fail within months.
Rats enter Zephyrhills North homes through surprisingly small openings—they only need a half-inch gap to squeeze through. The most common entry points we find are around AC line penetrations, roof vents, damaged soffits, and gaps where plumbing enters the home.
Roof rats are excellent climbers and often use overhanging tree branches or utility lines to reach your roofline. Once there, they exploit any small gap around vents, damaged shingles, or poorly identifyed penetrations.
Norway rats typically enter at ground level through foundation cracks, gaps under doors, or damaged weatherstripping. In Zephyrhills North’s older neighborhoods, we frequently find entry points around crawl space vents and where concrete has settled or cracked over time.
Trapping alone never solves rodent problems permanently because it doesn’t address why they’re getting in. Without proper exclusion, you’re just creating vacancy for the next family of rats or mice to move in.
Rodents reproduce incredibly fast—a single pair of mice can produce up to 10 litters per year, with each litter containing 4-8 babies. Even if you trap a dozen rodents, more will keep entering through the same holes until you identify them.
Professional exclusion using steel mesh, concrete, and other rodent-proof materials creates a permanent barrier. When combined with trapping to remove existing populations, exclusion gives you long-term protection instead of an endless cycle of trapping new invaders.
Rodents carry serious diseases including leptospirosis, salmonella, and hantavirus, which spread through contact with their droppings, urine, or contaminated surfaces. Children and pets face higher risks because they’re more likely to encounter contaminated areas.
When rodent droppings dry out, they release particles into the air that you can inhale, potentially causing respiratory problems or transmitting diseases like hantavirus. This is especially concerning in Florida’s humid climate where contamination spreads quickly.
Beyond disease risks, rodents damage your home’s electrical wiring, creating fire hazards that insurance companies recognize as a significant threat. Professional cleanup and sanitization eliminate these health risks while proper exclusion prevents future contamination.
Complete rodent control typically takes 1-2 visits over 2-3 weeks. The initial visit includes thorough inspection, exclusion work, and trap placement, which usually takes 4-6 hours depending on your home’s size and the extent of entry points.
We return in 1-2 weeks to remove trapped rodents, check our exclusion work, and complete any necessary cleanup. Most Zephyrhills North homes are completely rodent-free after this second visit, though we may recommend a final check for larger infestations.
The timeline can extend if we discover extensive damage requiring insulation replacement or if your home has numerous entry points that need identifying. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe during our initial inspection so you know exactly what to expect.
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