You shouldn’t have to listen to scratching sounds in your walls every night. When rodents invade your Forest Hills attic, they’re not just making noise—they’re creating serious problems.
Roof rats and mice don’t just disturb your sleep. They chew through electrical wires, creating fire hazards that put your family at risk. They contaminate your food, spread diseases like salmonella and leptospirosis, and cause thousands of dollars in property damage.
Our rodent control eliminates the scratching, protects your wiring, and gives you back the quiet, safe home you deserve. No more wondering what’s moving around up there at 2 AM.
Around The Clock Pest Service has been protecting Forest Hills families from rodent problems with the kind of personal service you can’t get from the big companies. We’re not a call center—you work directly with the owner.
When you call us, George answers. When you have questions, Mary responds immediately. We’ve earned our 5.0-star rating by treating every customer like family, not just another service ticket.
Forest Hills homeowners know they can count on us because we live and work in this community too. We understand how Florida’s warm climate and fruit trees create perfect conditions for roof rats, and we know exactly how to stop them.
First, we inspect your entire property—not just the obvious problem areas. We check your attic, crawl spaces, soffits, and roofline to find exactly where rodents are getting in and what’s attracting them.
Next, we eliminate the current infestation using proven methods that work in Florida’s climate. We don’t just set a few traps and hope for the best. We use strategic placement and the right baits that stay effective in our humidity.
Finally, we identify every entry point we find. Roof rats can squeeze through gaps as small as half an inch, so we use steel mesh and professional-grade materials that they can’t chew through. Then we remove the attractants that brought them to your property in the first place.
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Our rodent control service includes everything you need to solve the problem permanently. We don’t just treat the symptoms—we eliminate the cause.
In Forest Hills, we see the same patterns repeatedly. Roof rats use palm trees and power lines to reach your roof, then slip through damaged soffits or gaps around vents. They’re attracted to fruit trees, pet food, and bird feeders that many homes in our area have.
We address each of these factors. We trim back access routes, identify entry points with materials that last, and help you modify the conditions that make your property attractive to rodents. Our service also includes follow-up visits to ensure the problem stays solved, because your peace of mind matters more than a quick sale.
Roof rats are excellent climbers that use several common entry routes in Forest Hills homes. They climb palm trees, power lines, and overhanging branches to reach your roof, then squeeze through surprisingly small gaps.
The most common entry points we find are damaged or loose soffits, gaps around roof vents, spaces where utility lines enter the house, and areas where the roofline meets walls. Roof rats only need a gap about half an inch wide to get inside.
Florida’s weather also creates entry opportunities. Wind and storms can damage flashing, loosen soffits, or create small gaps that weren’t there before. We inspect all of these areas and identify them with materials that won’t deteriorate in our climate.
The most obvious sign is hearing scratching, scurrying, or gnawing sounds in your walls or attic, especially at night when roof rats are most active. You might also notice a musty odor in closed-off areas where they’re nesting.
Look for small, dark droppings about half an inch long with pointed ends, usually found along walls, in corners, or near food sources. You might see gnaw marks on food packaging, wooden structures, or even electrical wires. Grease marks along walls or rafters are another telltale sign.
Outside, check for damage to fruit on trees, scattered birdseed, or nests in palm trees. If you have citrus trees in your yard, roof rats often leave partially eaten fruit with clean bite marks. The sooner you spot these signs, the easier the problem is to solve.
Yes, roof rats pose several serious health and safety risks to Forest Hills families. They carry diseases like salmonella, leptospirosis, and rat-bite fever that can be transmitted through their droppings, urine, or bites.
The biggest immediate danger is fire risk. Roof rats constantly chew to keep their teeth from growing too long, and they often chew on electrical wires in attics and walls. This can strip insulation and create sparking that leads to house fires.
They also contaminate food and surfaces wherever they travel, spreading bacteria and parasites. For families with young children or pets, this contamination risk is especially concerning because kids and pets are more likely to come into contact with contaminated areas.
The cost depends on the size of your home, the extent of the infestation, and how many entry points need to be identifyed. Most Forest Hills homeowners find that professional rodent control costs far less than the damage rats can cause.
Consider that roof rats can cause thousands of dollars in damage by chewing wires, contaminating insulation, and destroying stored items. They can also create fire hazards that put your entire home at risk. Professional treatment prevents these costly problems.
We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and we don’t charge extra for weekend or emergency calls. Most homeowners are surprised to learn that professional rodent control costs less than they expected, especially when they consider the peace of mind and protection it provides.
While you can try DIY methods, roof rats in Florida are particularly challenging because they’re excellent climbers, reproduce quickly, and are adapted to our climate. Most homeowners find that DIY efforts only provide temporary relief.
Professional treatment addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms. We have access to commercial-grade materials and methods that aren’t available to consumers, plus the experience to identify all entry points and attractants that untrained eyes might miss.
The biggest advantage of professional service is permanent results. We don’t just eliminate the current infestation—we prevent future ones by identifying entry points properly and modifying conditions that attract rodents. This saves you from dealing with the same problem repeatedly.
We typically provide same-day service for rodent emergencies in Forest Hills, depending on our schedule and the urgency of your situation. When you call, you speak directly with the owner, not a call center, so we can assess your needs immediately.
For urgent situations—like if you’re hearing rats in the walls, seeing them during the day, or finding evidence of electrical wire damage—we prioritize those calls and often can respond within hours, even on weekends and evenings.
We understand that rodent problems cause stress and safety concerns that can’t wait for a convenient appointment time. That’s why we’re available seven days a week and don’t charge extra for weekend or after-hours service. Your family’s safety and peace of mind come first.
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