You’ll finally get a full night’s sleep without scratching sounds in your attic keeping you awake. No more jumping every time you hear scurrying overhead or wondering what damage is happening while you’re trying to rest.
Your kitchen stays clean and safe. No more worrying about disease-carrying pests contaminating your food or leaving droppings where your family eats. No more finding chewed food packages or discovering rodent waste in your cabinets.
Your home’s value stays protected. Professional rodent exclusion and identifying prevent the thousands in damage that come from chewed electrical wiring, destroyed insulation, and structural damage. You get the peace of mind that comes from knowing the problem is solved completely – not just temporarily managed with a few traps.
When rodents are eliminated properly, you get your home back. The space becomes what it should be: safe, clean, and yours again.
Around the Clock Pest Services has been solving Hudson’s toughest rodent problems with the personal touch you can’t get anywhere else. When you call for mouse control service or rat exterminator Hudson FL help, you’re talking directly to the owner – not a call center three states away.
We’ve built our reputation on over 100 five-star Google reviews by doing what others won’t: showing up when we say we will, answering our phone 24/7, and solving problems completely the first time. We’re state-certified, family-owned, and we live in the community we serve.
Hudson’s warm, humid climate creates perfect breeding conditions for roof rats year-round. While northern pest companies might not understand this reality, we’ve been dealing with Florida’s unique rodent challenges every day for years. We know that what works in Michigan won’t work here, where rats stay active and reproduce continuously through every season.
We start with a comprehensive inspection that most companies skip. Every potential entry point gets checked – from obvious places like vents and gaps under doors to the tiny cracks along your roofline that you’d never notice. Roof rats can squeeze through openings as small as a quarter, so we examine everything.
The trapping phase uses professional-grade equipment placed strategically in high-activity areas. We’re not just setting a few snap traps and hoping for the best. Our approach targets the specific species you’re dealing with – roof rats behave differently than Norway rats, and the solution has to match the problem.
Exclusion work is where the real solution happens. We identify every access point with materials that actually work: galvanized steel mesh, exterior-grade identifyants, and rodent-proof barriers that last. This isn’t about temporary fixes with steel wool and caulk. It’s about permanent protection that keeps working long after we’re gone.
Finally, we handle the cleanup and sanitization that protect your family’s health. Attic rat removal includes removing contaminated insulation, sanitizing affected areas, and addressing the odor and health risks that come with rodent infestations.
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Our rodent control service covers everything needed to solve your problem permanently. You get detailed inspection, strategic trapping, complete removal, professional exclusion work, and thorough cleanup. No shortcuts, no temporary fixes, no coming back in six months to do the same work again.
The inspection identifies not just where rodents are now, but how they’re getting in and where they’re likely to cause problems next. We check attics, crawl spaces, utility areas, and all the hidden spots where rodents nest and breed. In Hudson homes, we pay special attention to roof lines, soffits, and areas where tree branches provide easy access.
Humane rodent trapping uses methods that are effective without creating unnecessary suffering. We monitor traps continuously and adjust placement based on activity patterns. Dead rodents get removed promptly to prevent odor problems and secondary pest issues.
Professional rodent proofing includes identifying work that actually prevents re-entry. We use materials designed for Florida’s climate and the specific challenges of Hudson’s architecture. Tile roofs, stucco walls, and the abundance of vegetation around homes here create unique access opportunities that require targeted solutions.
The signs of a rodent infestation we address include droppings, gnaw marks, grease trails, nesting materials, and the structural damage that comes from months of unchecked activity. We also handle the sanitization needed to eliminate health risks and odors.
Roof rats are excellent climbers that use several routes to reach your attic. Tree branches touching your roof provide the easiest access – they run along branches and jump onto roof edges, then find small gaps around soffits, vents, or loose shingles to squeeze through.
Utility lines are another common pathway. Rats travel along power lines and cable lines like highways, using them to reach roof areas. Once they’re on your roof, they only need an opening the size of a quarter to get inside.
In Hudson specifically, the abundance of oak trees, palms, and fruit trees creates multiple access routes to most homes. Storm damage that loosens roof materials or creates new gaps also provides entry opportunities that weren’t there before. Professional inspection identifies all these access points so they can be identifyed permanently.
The most obvious sign is hearing scratching, scurrying, or thumping noises at night, especially in the attic or walls. Roof rats are nocturnal, so activity peaks after dark when your home is quiet.
Droppings are another clear indicator. Rat droppings are about half an inch long with pointed ends, usually found along travel routes like baseboards, in cabinets, or scattered in attic insulation. Fresh droppings are dark and shiny; older ones turn gray and crumble.
Look for gnaw marks on wood, plastic, or electrical wires. Rats constantly chew to keep their teeth from overgrowing, and they’ll chew through almost anything. Chewed wires in attics create serious fire hazards. You might also notice grease marks or rub marks along walls where rats travel repeatedly, especially in corners or along ceiling edges.
Professional rodent control typically runs $300-500 for comprehensive treatment of an average Hudson home, depending on the size of your property and severity of the infestation. This includes inspection, trapping, removal, exclusion work, and initial cleanup.
Ongoing maintenance plans range from $40-100 monthly and provide the best long-term value. Given that roof rats can produce six litters per year in Florida’s warm climate, regular monitoring prevents small problems from becoming major infestations.
The investment makes sense when you consider what rodent damage costs: electrical repairs from chewed wiring can run thousands, contaminated insulation replacement is expensive, and the health risks from disease-carrying pests affect your whole family. Professional rodent proofing is a fraction of what you’d spend dealing with ongoing damage and health concerns.
Squirrel control requires different techniques than rat control, even though both species can cause similar damage in attics. Squirrels are larger, stronger, and more destructive – they can chew through materials that would stop rats and create bigger entry points.
The trapping methods are different too. Squirrels are more cautious and trap-shy than rats, requiring specialized equipment and placement strategies. They’re also protected by different regulations, so removal methods must comply with local wildlife laws.
However, the exclusion work shares similarities. Both species need all entry points identifyed with durable materials, and both can cause significant damage to insulation, wiring, and stored items. The inspection process covers the same areas, but looks for different sized openings and damage patterns. Professional assessment determines the best approach for your specific situation.
Permanent roof rat elimination requires three steps that most homeowners can’t do effectively on their own. First, you need to eliminate the current population through strategic trapping that targets their specific behavior patterns and travel routes.
Second, every entry point must be identified and identifyed with materials that roof rats can’t chew through. This includes obvious spots like vents and gaps, but also tiny cracks along roof lines, areas where utilities enter the home, and damage from previous pest activity.
Third, you need to address the conditions that attracted them initially. This means removing food sources like fallen fruit, trimming tree branches away from your roof, and eliminating water sources. In Hudson’s environment, this maintenance is ongoing because the conditions that attract roof rats – warmth, food, shelter – are constant.
DIY methods fail because they usually only address one of these three requirements. Professional service handles all three comprehensively, which is why it provides permanent results rather than temporary relief.
We handle the full range of damage that rodents cause in Hudson homes. Insulation replacement is common after roof rat infestations – contaminated insulation loses effectiveness and creates health risks that cleaning can’t eliminate.
Electrical wire repair addresses the fire hazards created when rodents chew through wiring in attics or walls. This work requires licensed professionals because of the safety risks involved. We coordinate with qualified electricians when extensive rewiring is needed.
Structural repairs include fixing damaged wood beams, replacing chewed drywall, and repairing entry points that rodents created or enlarged. We also handle ductwork repairs when rodents have damaged HVAC systems or used ducts as travel routes.
Sanitization and deodorization remove the health risks and odors left behind after rodent infestations. This includes removing contaminated materials, treating affected surfaces with antimicrobial solutions, and addressing air quality issues. The goal is returning your home to a safe, clean condition that protects your family’s health.
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