Rat Control in Fort Lauderdale

Protecting Your Home from the Dangers of Rats

Rats can cause serious problems for Fort Lauderdale homeowners, from chewing through electrical wires and damaging property to contaminating food and spreading disease. Hearing scratching noises in your attic or walls is a sure sign that you need a fast, professional solution to protect your home and family.

As a local, woman-led business, Mitchell Pest Services treats your home like our own. Since 2014, we have provided our neighbors with effective and environmentally friendly pest control. Our mission is to resolve your rat problem quickly and give you back your peace of mind.

To get rid of rats for good, schedule our Rat Control service by calling (954) 945-9065, or contact us online.

The Dangers of a Rat Infestation

A rat problem is more than just a nuisance; it's a direct threat to your property and health. These rodents are incredibly destructive and carry numerous pathogens. Understanding the specific risks they pose underscores the importance of addressing an infestation immediately before the problem grows and becomes more severe.

• Serious Property Damage: Rats have teeth that constantly grow, compelling them to gnaw on hard materials. They frequently chew through electrical wiring, creating a serious fire hazard. They also damage PVC pipes, insulation, drywall, and structural wood.
• Health Risks and Contamination: Rats can transmit diseases like salmonellosis and leptospirosis through their droppings, urine, and bites. They contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored food items, posing a significant risk to your family's health.
• Rapid Reproduction: A pair of rats can produce several large litters a year. A small problem can quickly escalate into a full-blown infestation, making it much more difficult and costly to control if left unaddressed.
• Attraction of Other Pests: A rat infestation can also attract other pests, such as fleas, mites, and even predators like snakes, creating a more complex pest problem for your home.

Given these significant risks, a wait-and-see approach is never recommended. Prompt action from a trained professional is the best way to mitigate the damage, remove the health threats, and ensure the infestation is handled completely and effectively from the start.

Our Integrated Approach to Rat Control

At Mitchell Pest Services, we utilize an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for comprehensive and lasting rat control. This strategy goes beyond simply setting traps; it’s a holistic process focused on removing the current infestation and preventing future ones, all while caring for your home and the environment.

• Detailed Inspection: Our highly trained technicians start with a thorough inspection of your property to identify signs of rat activity, locate nesting areas, and pinpoint all potential entry points, from the foundation to the roofline.
• Effective Trapping and Removal: Based on our inspection, we implement a strategic trapping and removal plan. We place devices in key locations to effectively capture the rodents currently inside your home.
• Exclusion and Sealing: This is a critical step. We seal the cracks, gaps, and holes that rats use to enter your home. By cutting off their access, we provide a long-term solution to prevent re-infestation.
• Guaranteed Follow-Up: Our service is backed by our guarantee, which includes free re-treatments. We will follow up to ensure the plan is working and that your home is on its way to being completely pest-free.

Our mission is to treat your home with the same care we would our own. We are committed to providing a solution that is not only effective but also gives you confidence and peace of mind.

DIY Rat Control vs. Professional Service

While store-bought rat poisons and traps may seem like a simple fix, they often fail to solve the core problem. These methods don't address how rats are getting in, meaning new rodents will simply replace the ones you catch, leading to a frustrating and endless cycle.

Furthermore, rodenticides can pose a risk to children, pets, and local wildlife if not used correctly. A poisoned rat may also die inside a wall or inaccessible crawlspace, creating a terrible odor that can last for weeks and be very difficult to remove from the home.

A professional service provides a complete solution that includes trapping, removal, and, most importantly, exclusion work to seal entry points. Trained technicians can identify vulnerabilities you might miss, ensuring a much more effective and lasting result than any DIY approach can offer homeowners.