Florida is home to many different species of rodents, which thrive in our state’s hot and humid climate. Most rodent species can become household pests if they begin relying on us for food or infiltrating our homes in search of shelter. Rats are particularly reviled pests that cause damage with their gnawing behaviors and can spread diseases like rat bite fever and leptospirosis. Several species of rats call Florida home, with the most common being the roof rat.
Roof rats – also known as black rats, house rats, and palm rats – are one of the most common and problematic pest species in Florida. These rats can grow up to a sizable 14 inches long. Compared to other common local rat species, roof rats tend to be bigger than Norway rats but not as large as wood rats. Roof rats are black or dark brown with a gray underbelly, and have no hair on their ears or tails.
These nocturnal rats have adapted to forage on things like garbage, bird seed, and fruit dropped by trees, allowing them to thrive in close proximity to humans. Oftentimes, this leads to roof rats invading our houses before multiplying.
If roof rats have become a problem on your property, contact Coastal Wildlife & Pest Control Services today for professional rat control services in the Jacksonville area!
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Expert Wildlife & Pest Control Services
On a daily basis, we safely and effectively clear properties of wildlife and pest issues. Our methods are professional, safe, and most of all, effective. If you need help, we have the experience and expertise to get the job done. We also offer wildlife proofing and pest control services to prevent future infestations.
We can remove anything you're facing:
- Armadillo trapping
- Ant control
- Bat removal
- Bird control (including geese, ducks, pigeons and more)
- Bee removal / relocation
- Dead animal inspection / removal
- Hornet removal
- Raccoon trapping
- Rat removal / prevention
- Skunk removal
- Snake removal / control
- Squirrel removal / prevention
- Wasp removal
- Exterior wildlife proofing
- Attic proofing
- Residential pest control
- Commercial pest control
- Mosquito control
- Emergencies & after-hours
Coastal Wildlife & Pest Services offers pest & wildlife removal services in Crescent Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Julington Creek, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Vilano Beach, and other surrounding areas. Call today!