You hear scratching in the attic at 2 AM. You find droppings in your kitchen cabinets. You discover chewed wires that could spark a fire. These aren’t just nuisances—they’re urgent problems that get worse every day you wait.
When we eliminate your rodent problem, you get your peace of mind back. No more wondering what’s crawling around above your head while you sleep. No more worrying about contaminated food or fire hazards from chewed electrical wires.
Your home becomes the safe, clean space it should be. Your family stays healthy. Your property stays protected. That’s what professional rodent control in Dade City, FL delivers.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Dade City families from rodent infestations for years. As a family-run business, you work directly with the owner—no middlemen, no runaround, just honest communication and results you can count on.
We’re state-certified and fully licensed, which means we know Florida’s unique rodent challenges inside and out. Roof rats love our warm climate and abundant fruit trees, but we know exactly how they think and where they hide.
You can reach us 24/7, even on weekends. Most quotes are provided right over the phone because we understand that rodent problems don’t wait for business hours.
First, we inspect every inch of your property to identify the rodent species, locate entry points, and assess the extent of the problem. We look in attics, crawl spaces, and anywhere rodents might be hiding or nesting.
Next, we implement a comprehensive removal strategy using professional-grade traps and humane methods. We don’t just catch the rodents you can see—we eliminate the entire population and remove them safely from your property.
Finally, we identify every entry point to prevent future infestations. Even gaps as small as a quarter-inch get identifyed with durable materials that withstand Florida’s climate. We also provide cleanup and sanitization services to remove droppings, odors, and contamination.
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Our rodent control service includes everything you need for long-term protection. Professional trapping removes current infestations quickly and humanely. Complete exclusion work identifys entry points with materials designed for Florida’s humidity and heat.
Dade City’s location near wooded areas and agricultural land creates ideal conditions for roof rats and other rodents. These pests use overhanging tree branches, utility lines, and small gaps around vents to access your attic. Once inside, they multiply rapidly in the warm, undisturbed environment.
We understand these local challenges and tailor our approach accordingly. Our exclusion work focuses on the most common entry points in Dade City homes, and our ongoing monitoring ensures your protection lasts.
Roof rats are excellent climbers that use tree branches, power lines, and utility cables to reach your roofline. They can squeeze through openings as small as a half-inch, commonly entering through gaps around vents, loose soffits, or damaged roof tiles.
In Dade City, the abundance of oak trees and citrus groves provides perfect highways for these rodents to travel from tree to tree and onto your roof. Once they find an entry point, they establish nests in your attic insulation where it’s warm, dry, and undisturbed.
The key is identifying and identifying every possible entry point with professional-grade materials. DIY solutions often fail because homeowners miss hidden gaps or use materials that rodents can chew through.
The most common early sign is scratching or scurrying noises in your attic at night, since roof rats are nocturnal. You might also find small, dark droppings about half an inch long with pointed ends along baseboards, in cabinets, or near food storage areas.
Look for gnaw marks on food packaging, furniture legs, or wooden beams. Rodents constantly chew to keep their teeth from overgrowing. You might also notice greasy rub marks along walls where their fur touches surfaces as they travel the same routes repeatedly.
If you see one rodent, there are likely many more hiding nearby. Rodents reproduce quickly, so early detection and professional treatment are crucial to prevent a minor problem from becoming a major infestation.
Professional rodent control in Dade City typically ranges from $300 to $800, depending on the size of your home, the extent of the infestation, and the amount of exclusion work needed. Factors that affect cost include the number of entry points, accessibility of problem areas, and whether attic cleanup is required.
A thorough inspection and quote help determine the exact scope of work needed for your situation. We offer free inspections, and most quotes can be provided over the phone once we understand your specific problem.
While the upfront cost might seem significant, professional rodent control prevents ongoing damage to insulation, wiring, and stored items. It also eliminates health risks from contamination and fire hazards from chewed electrical wires, making it a worthwhile investment in your family’s safety and your property’s protection.
Most rodent infestations can be eliminated within 2-4 weeks with professional treatment, but the timeline depends on the size of the infestation and the complexity of your property. Initial trapping typically shows results within the first few days, with activity declining significantly within the first week.
Complete elimination requires removing all rodents and identifying entry points to prevent new ones from entering. Follow-up visits are essential to monitor trap activity and ensure no new rodents have found alternative entry routes.
The exclusion work provides long-term protection, but it’s important to maintain vigilance. Regular inspections help catch any new activity early, before it becomes a larger problem. Professional monitoring services can provide ongoing peace of mind with periodic check-ups.
Yes, our rodent control methods prioritize safety for families and pets. We use tamper-resistant bait stations placed in areas inaccessible to children and pets, and our trapping methods are designed to minimize any risk to non-target animals.
Our exclusion work uses physical barriers rather than chemicals, making it the safest long-term solution. Steel mesh, caulking, and other identifying materials create permanent barriers without ongoing chemical exposure concerns.
We always discuss safety protocols during our initial consultation and can customize our approach based on your specific household needs. If you have small children or pets, we’ll adjust trap placement and methods accordingly while maintaining effectiveness against rodents.
DIY methods often address symptoms rather than the root cause of rodent problems. Store-bought traps might catch a few rodents, but they rarely eliminate entire populations or prevent new ones from entering through unidentifyed access points.
Professional rodent control combines species identification, comprehensive trapping, complete exclusion work, and ongoing monitoring. We locate nesting areas that homeowners typically miss and identify entry points with materials designed to withstand Florida’s climate and persistent rodent pressure.
The biggest difference is long-term results. DIY approaches often lead to recurring problems because the underlying access points remain unaddressed. Professional treatment eliminates current infestations and prevents future ones, providing lasting protection for your investment.
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