Your Trusted Source For Wildlife & Pest Control Solutions
NWCOA-certified rodent control — from emergency rat removal to complete attic proofing and insulation restoration. Serving Jacksonville and NE Florida 24/7.
Jacksonville has a significant rat problem, and it’s getting worse. The city’s warm, humid climate, mature tree canopy, and year-round food sources create ideal conditions for two species that cause the most damage to homes:
Both species reproduce rapidly — a single pair can produce 200+ offspring per year under favorable conditions. What starts as a few scratching sounds in your attic can become a full infestation within weeks.
Rat activity peaks in fall and winter when rodents seek warmth and shelter. Communities with mature oak canopies — including Ponte Vedra, San Marco, Mandarin, and the Beaches — are especially prone to roof rat infestations because tree branches provide direct roof access.
The CDC identifies rats as carriers of over 35 diseases, including hantavirus, leptospirosis, salmonella, and rat-bite fever — spread through droppings, urine, saliva, and nesting contamination.
Rats constantly gnaw, and electrical wiring is a frequent target. The NFPA reports rodent-damaged wiring as a documented cause of residential fires.
Rats destroy attic insulation by nesting in it, urinating on it, and compressing it — reducing your home's energy efficiency and increasing utility costs.
A single rat produces roughly 25,000 droppings per year. Accumulated waste can contaminate insulation and migrate into HVAC systems, affecting air quality throughout your home.
Rats gnaw through wood, plastic pipes, drywall, and even soft metals. Left unchecked, they cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Prevention steps to take immediately:
Trapping is temporary — exclusion is permanent. Our process delivers both:
We inspect your attic, roof, fascia, soffits, foundation, and perimeter to identify every entry point, assess population size, and evaluate contamination. Most homes have 5–15 entry points that need attention.
Professional-grade trapping systems in high-activity areas reduce the population quickly and safely — no poisons, no risk to your family or pets.
The most important step. We seal every entry point with galvanized steel mesh, metal flashing, and professional-grade sealants that rats cannot chew through.
We remove contaminated insulation, sanitize affected areas, and eliminate bacteria and odor. Damaged insulation can be replaced with TAP® pest-control insulation.
We return to check traps, confirm exclusion is holding, and ensure no new activity. Our 2-week guarantee covers any missed entry points at no additional cost.
Certified by the National Wildlife Control Operators Association — the industry's gold standard.
Professional trapping and exclusion only — safe for children, pets, and wildlife.
Fully licensed by the State of Florida with comprehensive liability insurance.
Rodent emergencies don't wait. Call (904) 375-7736 any time.
Trapping, exclusion, cleanup, and insulation restoration — one call handles everything.
A Jacksonville-based company that knows the neighborhoods and building styles.
After months of hearing scratching at night, they found fourteen entry points we never would have spotted. Sealed everything, replaced the insulation, and the noises stopped completely.
Rat infestations escalate quickly. Schedule your free inspection today or call (904) 375-7736.
Coastal Wildlife & Pest Control Services provides professional rat removal, rodent proofing, and attic restoration throughout Northeast Florida.
Rat infestations escalate quickly. Call us or schedule your free inspection online today. Financing available through Wisetack.
