Rat removal in Brandon, FL
Critter Guys handles rat removal in Brandon, FL for homes, townhomes and the businesses along Brandon Boulevard. We trap the rats inside, close the gaps they’re using, and put bait station boxes outside to stop the next round.
- Roof rats and Norway rats
- Traps inside, bait boxes outside
- Gaps sealed with metal
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Quick answer. Critter Guys does rat removal in Brandon, FL for roof rats, Norway rats and mice. After an inspection, we trap the rodents inside, seal every opening with chew-proof material, and place locked bait station boxes outside to cut down on new ones. We also clean droppings and soiled insulation. It works for homes, HOAs and businesses. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Our Brandon rat removal plan
Rodent work runs on two tracks at once: getting the rats inside out, and keeping new ones from getting in.
Inspect and map
We check the attic, garage, slab edge and roofline, and find where rats are entering, nesting and traveling.
Seal the entry points
Gaps around pipes, vents, AC lines, soffits and garage doors get closed with hardware cloth, metal flashing and rodent-proof sealant. Our Brandon wildlife exclusion service covers the rest of the house too.
Trap inside, bait stations outside
Traps go on the rats’ actual runways in the attic or garage, and we come back to check them. Outside, locked bait station boxes sit along the walls to knock down rats before they reach the house.
Clean up
Once activity stops, droppings and urine-soaked insulation come out and the area is sanitized. See attic cleanup for Brandon homes for that part.
Why rats find Brandon homes easy
Brandon has everything rats want. The shopping centers, restaurants and mall traffic along SR 60 keep a steady food supply. Backyard citrus trees, bird feeders and pet bowls on lanais fill in the gaps between. Retention ponds and drainage ditches give Norway rats water and soft banks to burrow in.
Roof rats then use palms, oaks, fences and power lines to reach the roof. A lot of Brandon homes were built in the 1980s and 90s, and by now their plumbing boots, roof vents and soffit corners have the kind of small gaps a rat can squeeze through. For other animals that might be in the attic, see our wildlife removal page for Brandon.
Around Brandon
- Restaurants and retail along SR 60
- Backyard citrus and bird feeders
- Ponds and ditches for Norway rats
- Aging vents on 80s and 90s homes
A few recent calls
Which rat is in your Brandon house
Brandon gets both main species, and they behave differently.
| Roof rat | Norway rat |
|---|---|
| Slim, long tail, great climber | Heavier, shorter tail, digs instead of climbs |
| Nests in attics and high in trees | Burrows under slabs, sheds and woodpiles |
| Gets in at the roofline | Gets in at ground level, garages and crawl spaces |
| The usual rat in Florida attics | More common near ponds, ditches and dumpsters |
What Brandon homeowners notice before they call
Most rat jobs start with one of these.
Scratching in the walls at night
Rats are most active after dark, and the noise often moves along the same path through the ceiling or down a wall.
Droppings in the garage
Small, dark, pointed droppings along the wall or behind stored boxes. The garage is a common first stop for Brandon rats.
Chewed pet food bags or produce
Holes in bags of dog food or birdseed, or gnawed fruit on the counter, mean rodents are getting inside.
Burrows near the slab or shed
Holes about two to three inches wide along the foundation, under a shed or near a woodpile usually mean Norway rats.
The cat or dog stares at the wall
Pets hear rodents moving long before people do. If they’re fixated on one spot, take it seriously.
How Brandon rodent jobs turned out
4.9
141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Called Critter Guys through a recommendation from my sister in Lakeland after we saw a squirrel peaking out from a hole above the garage at my mother’s home in Riverview. My sister had the same issue at her Lakeland home. We got an appointment for the Riverview house right away and Craig came out to do an assessment and estimate. The price was reasonable and Craig was very professional and friendly. He quickly assessed the issue and found 4 holes in the roof. He set up traps and came back a few days later. During that waiting time one of the traps in the attic caught a mouse. So, when he came back, he sealed off 3 of the holes and set up a one-way trap in the 4th hole to draw out any remaining critters. He’ll come back in 2 weeks to close off the remaining hole. He also gave us a 30 day warranty if anything else happens. So far we haven’t seen or heard anything else. I’m very happy with the service received and would highly recommend this company.
Pramela IttoopGoogle review
★★★★★
Nelson from CritterGuys provided great service today! He was professional, and explained everything very well and helped us and the neighbor with a rat problem on the patio. He also inspected the attic, roof and exterior of the house, sealed a space on the roof, and added bait station boxes. Great service! Highly recommended!
Aura NicolaeGoogle review
★★★★★
Craig from Critter Guys was wonderful! Very responsive with great communication. We had a rat issue he came right out the next day to access the problem. If you have a critter concern look no further Critter Guys is awesome!
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Rat removal for Brandon businesses and HOAs
Rats don’t stop at property lines. A restaurant dumpster pad, a townhome row with a shared roof, or a strip of units backing up to a pond can all keep feeding rats into the buildings around them.
We work with business owners, property managers, HOAs and townhome communities across Brandon. Commercial rodent work leans on exterior bait station boxes, exclusion at doors and utility lines, and regular checks. Our Orlando rat removal page has more on how we handle rodents across Central Florida.
- Locked bait station boxes outside
- Door sweeps and utility gaps sealed
- Shared rooflines checked unit by unit
- Work done around business hours
Rat urine is the part people forget
Rodent urine can spread leptospirosis, and it soaks into insulation and stored boxes. Don’t sweep droppings dry. Let us clean and sanitize the area once the rats are out.
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Questions about rat removal in Brandon
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does rat removal cost in Brandon?
We quote it after the inspection, once we’ve seen how rats are getting into your Brandon home. Cost depends on how many entry points need sealing, how heavy the activity is, the number of follow-up trap checks, and whether cleanup is needed. We’ll explain each part before starting.
How do rats get into a Brandon house built on a slab?
Usually from the roof. Roof rats climb palms, fences and utility lines, then slip through small gaps around plumbing vents, soffit corners or the AC line. Norway rats more often come in through the garage, especially around a worn door seal.
Do you use poison inside the house?
No. Loose poison in the attic can leave a rat dying inside a wall, and the smell lasts for weeks. We trap inside and use locked bait station boxes outside, away from kids and pets.
Why do I have rats when my neighbors don’t?
Often they do and just haven’t noticed yet. Rats also pick houses with an easy food source and an open gap, like fallen citrus, pet food on the lanai or a cracked roof vent. Sealing your house makes it a poor choice.
Could it be squirrels instead of rats in my Brandon attic?
It could. Squirrels are louder in the morning and late afternoon, while rats are busiest at night. See our page on squirrel removal in Brandon for that side, or let the inspection settle it.
Do you handle mice in Brandon homes too?
Yes. Mice fit through even smaller gaps than rats, often around garage doors and utility lines. We trap them, seal the openings and clean up droppings the same way.
Book a Brandon rat inspection
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll find how the rats are getting in and give you a plan to stop them, starting with an inspection.