When you hear scratching in your attic at night, you need it stopped now. Not next week, not after they’ve chewed through more wires or left droppings throughout your home.
Our rodent control process eliminates the rats and mice you can see and the ones you can’t. We identify every entry point, remove existing rodents safely, and set up monitoring to catch any stragglers before they become a problem again.
You get your quiet nights back, your family stays safe from disease risks, and your property stays protected from costly damage. That’s what professional rodent control should deliver.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting homes in Anclote, FL and throughout Hernando County as a family-run business. When you call, you work directly with the owner – not a call center or rotating technicians.
We’re licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture, BBB Accredited, and available seven days a week because rodent problems don’t wait for business hours. Over 100 five-star Google reviews from local families prove we deliver on our promises.
Florida’s warm climate means rodents stay active year-round, especially in coastal areas like Anclote where roof rats thrive. We know exactly how they get in, where they hide, and how to keep them out permanently.
First, we inspect every inch of your property to find active infestations and entry points. Rodents can squeeze through gaps smaller than a quarter, so we check areas most people miss – roof vents, soffits, utility line gaps, and foundation cracks.
Next, we safely remove existing rodents using humane trapping methods that work fast. No poison that leaves dead animals in your walls or creates risks for pets and children.
Then comes the critical step most companies skip – permanent exclusion. We identify entry points with materials rodents can’t chew through, not just temporary patches that fail in months.
Finally, we monitor with follow-up visits to ensure your home stays protected. If any rodents find a way back in, we return at no extra cost to fix the problem.
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Your rodent control service includes comprehensive inspection of attics, crawl spaces, exterior walls, and roof lines. We identify all species present – roof rats, Norway rats, or house mice – because each requires different strategies.
Safe removal uses snap traps and monitoring stations placed strategically in high-activity areas. We avoid rodenticides that create secondary poisoning risks for pets and wildlife common in Anclote’s coastal environment.
Professional exclusion identifys gaps around pipes, vents, roof edges, and foundation cracks with steel wool, hardware cloth, and weatherproof identifyants. We also trim vegetation that creates “bridges” for roof rats to access your roofline.
Cleanup and sanitization removes contaminated insulation, droppings, and nesting materials that carry disease risks. Follow-up visits ensure long-term protection and catch any new activity before it becomes an infestation.
The most common signs are scratching or scurrying noises in your attic, especially at night when roof rats are most active. You’ll also find spindle-shaped droppings about half an inch long near food sources or in storage areas.
Look for gnaw marks on electrical wires, wooden beams, or stored items in your attic. Roof rats leave greasy rub marks along walls and rafters from their oily fur as they travel the same routes repeatedly.
If you have fruit trees like citrus or mango near your home, check for partially eaten fruit on the ground. Roof rats use tree branches to access rooftops, making homes with overhanging vegetation especially vulnerable to infestations.
Anclote’s coastal location and warm climate create ideal conditions for rodents year-round. Unlike colder regions where rodent activity peaks in winter, Florida’s subtropical environment allows continuous breeding and activity.
Roof rats are particularly attracted to fruit trees common in Florida landscapes – citrus, mango, and avocado trees provide food sources and climbing access to rooftops. Bird feeders, pet food left outside, and unsecured garbage also draw rodents to properties.
The combination of dense vegetation, older homes with more entry points, and proximity to water sources makes Anclote especially appealing to rodents. Homes built before modern exclusion standards often have gaps around utility lines, roof vents, and foundation areas that provide easy access.
Rodent damage can escalate surprisingly fast because their teeth grow continuously, forcing them to chew constantly. A small roof rat infestation can cause significant problems within weeks, not months.
Electrical wiring damage is the most dangerous risk – rodents chew through wire insulation, creating fire hazards that insurance companies estimate cause thousands of house fires annually. They also damage insulation, reducing energy efficiency and creating costly utility bills.
Structural damage includes chewed wooden beams, damaged air ducts, and contaminated insulation that must be replaced. A pair of breeding rats can produce dozens of offspring within months, turning a minor problem into extensive damage requiring thousands in repairs.
Store-bought traps and poisons address symptoms, not causes. You might catch a few rodents, but without identifying entry points, new ones move in to replace them. It’s like bailing water from a boat without fixing the hole.
Rodenticides create additional problems – poisoned rodents often die in wall voids, creating odor issues and attracting other pests. They also pose risks to pets, children, and non-target wildlife common in Florida’s ecosystem.
Professional rodent control combines removal with exclusion and monitoring. We identify and identify every entry point, use species-specific strategies, and provide ongoing monitoring to prevent reinfestations. DIY approaches miss these critical components.
Roof rats are excellent climbers that prefer elevated nesting sites like attics, while Norway rats are ground-dwellers that burrow around foundations. Roof rats have longer tails than their body length, while Norway rats have shorter, hairy tails.
In Anclote’s coastal environment, roof rats are more common because they thrive in warm, humid conditions and use vegetation to access homes. They’re also called black rats or ship rats, though their color can vary from black to brown.
House mice are much smaller and can squeeze through dime-sized gaps, while rats need quarter-sized openings. Each species requires different control strategies – what works for mice won’t necessarily work for roof rats, which is why proper identification is crucial for effective treatment.
Rodent control costs depend on infestation severity, home size, and number of entry points requiring identifying. Most Anclote homeowners invest between $300-800 for comprehensive treatment including inspection, removal, exclusion, and follow-up visits.
Initial costs might seem higher than DIY approaches, but professional service prevents recurring infestations and expensive damage repairs. Rodent damage to electrical wiring, insulation, and structural components often costs thousands to fix.
We provide phone quotes for transparency and offer special discounts for new homeowners and military families. Our service includes follow-up visits at no additional cost if rodents return, making professional treatment more cost-effective than repeated DIY attempts that don’t address root causes.
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