Rat removal in Kissimmee, FL
Rat removal in Kissimmee usually means roof rats that climbed a palm, crossed the roof and slipped through a gap the size of a quarter. We trap them, set bait station boxes outside and close the openings.
- Roof rats, Norway rats, mice
- Bait boxes outside, not in the attic
- Call or text, your pick
Rodent problem in Kissimmee
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
- Firm quote before any work starts
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys provides rat removal in Kissimmee, FL for homes, rentals, restaurants and other businesses. Our crew tracks down the openings rodents are using, traps the rats already inside, puts locked bait station boxes around the exterior and then closes each gap with rodent-proof material. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Palms, fruit and garages: the Kissimmee rat setup
Roof rats are climbers, and Kissimmee yards hand them a route. Queen palms and sabal palms planted close to the house give them shelter in the dead fronds and a straight shot to the roof. Citrus and other fruit trees in older yards feed them, and a lot of garages here stay half open while the pool gets cleaned or the lawn gets mowed.
In vacation homes, the setup gets worse. Pool chemicals, extra linens and boxed supplies sit in a garage nobody checks for weeks, and rats are quiet enough to live there without anyone knowing until a guest finds droppings.
- Palm fronds touching the roof or gutter
- Fruit left on the ground under citrus trees
- Garage doors with worn bottom seals
- Pet food and bird seed stored in bags
- AC line gaps where the copper enters the wall
Which rat is in your Kissimmee home
Florida has two common rats, and they behave differently. Knowing which one you have changes where we look.
| Roof rat | Norway rat |
|---|---|
| Slim, long tail, great climber | Heavier, shorter tail, digs |
| Attics, ceilings, upper walls | Burrows, crawl spaces, sheds |
| Travels palms, wires and roof lines | Travels along foundations and fences |
| The rat most often in Florida attics | Shows up at ground level more often |
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Rat removal near Kissimmee’s creeks and commercial strips
Rats need food, water and cover, and parts of Kissimmee have all three side by side. The wooded edges of Shingle Creek and the drainage canals that feed Lake Toho give them cover and water. Restaurants, hotels and shopping centers along US 192 and John Young Parkway give them food. Homes in between those two get the overflow.
We work rodent jobs on single-family homes, townhomes, rental properties and commercial buildings across Osceola County. If something bigger got into the attic before the rats did, our Kissimmee raccoon removal team can handle that too, and the wildlife control overview for Kissimmee covers the rest.
Local snapshot
- Shingle Creek and Lake Toho canals
- Restaurant corridor on US 192
- Palm-heavy residential landscaping
What Kissimmee customers say about our rodent work
4.9
141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
I’d choose 10 stars if it were an option. Mike at Critter Guys did such a great job for us. We made only 1 phone call to get rid of the mice (and a few rats). Mike took over from there. He stayed on top of the problem, kept checking in with us by phone and even came out almost every other day to double check that the problem was solved. He climbed into every nook and cranny in our attic space multiple times, in the worst heat, ever making sure that everything was sealed up tight. I happily say that we are now critter free. Mike’s fantastic and he won’t let you down. Thank you again Mike.
Russell SmalleyGoogle 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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Our rat removal plan, step by step
Catching rats is the easy half. Closing the house is what makes it last. This is how a Kissimmee rodent job runs.
Inspect inside and out
We check the attic, garage, roof line and foundation for droppings, rub marks and gnawed openings, and we trace how the rats travel between the yard and the house.
Trap the rats inside
We set snap traps along the runways we found, mostly up in the attic and along garage walls. We don’t put poison inside the home, which avoids rats dying in the walls.
Bait station boxes outside
Locked bait station boxes go around the exterior to reduce the outdoor population that keeps feeding new rats toward the house.
Seal every gap
Rodents fit through very small openings, so we close AC chases, plumbing penetrations, roof vents and garage door gaps with rodent-proof materials. Our Kissimmee wildlife exclusion service handles the full roof line when it’s needed.
Follow up and clean
We check traps until activity stops. Droppings and urine-soaked insulation can then be removed and the attic sanitized.
Health and wiring concerns from rodents
Leptospirosis can spread through rodent urine, and droppings pile up quickly in insulation and on storage boxes. That’s not a reason to panic, but it is a reason to wear gloves and a mask if you’re cleaning a small amount yourself, and to leave a large attic mess to a crew.
The other concern is chewing. Rats gnaw on wiring, AC duct wrap and plastic water lines, and a chewed line in a Florida attic can mean a leak or an electrical problem. Our main Orlando rat removal page goes into more detail on what rodents damage and why sealing is the long-term fix.
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What Kissimmee homeowners ask about rat removal
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does rat removal cost in Kissimmee?
We quote after inspecting your Kissimmee home, because every house is different. The size of the infestation, the number of entry points, the roof type and whether the attic needs cleaning all play into it. You’ll have the full plan before work starts.
Why do I hear rats only at night?
Roof rats are nocturnal. They leave to feed after dark and come back before sunrise, so the scratching and running tends to happen between late evening and early morning. Daytime noise is more often squirrels.
Do palm trees really bring rats to my house?
They can. Roof rats nest in the dead fronds of palms and use the trunk and fronds to reach the roof. Keeping palms trimmed and away from the roof line is one of the easiest things you can do to cut down on rat traffic.
Do you handle rats for restaurants and stores in Kissimmee?
Yes. We work on commercial properties along with homes, including restaurants, retail spaces and property management portfolios. Bait station boxes outside and sealing the building are usually the core of a commercial plan.
Can I just set snap traps and be done with it?
You might catch a few, but new rats will keep coming in through the same gaps. Trapping without sealing is the most common reason rat problems drag on for months. The fix is finding and closing every entry point.
Rodents gone, gaps closed
Use the form or call or text (321) 203-6963 to set up a rat inspection at your Kissimmee home or business.