Rat removal in Winter Garden, FL
Roof rats love the citrus trees, palms and big oaks around Winter Garden. Our rat removal clears them out of the attic and blocks the paths they use to get back up.
- Roof rats and Norway rats
- Bait stations placed outside
- Entry gaps sealed
Hearing rats at night?
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 Winter Garden, FL for homes and businesses dealing with roof rats, Norway rats and mice. We inspect the home, trap the rodents inside, place locked bait station boxes outside to cut down the outdoor population and seal the small gaps they use to get in. Licensed and insured in Florida. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Rats in an old citrus town
Winter Garden grew up around citrus, and plenty of yards in the older neighborhoods still have an orange or grapefruit tree out back. Roof rats eat fallen fruit, nest in thick palm heads and climb oak limbs straight onto the roof. In the historic streets near downtown and Lake Apopka, where trees are big and houses are close together, rats can travel a whole block without touching the ground.
The newer parts of town have their own setup. Bird feeders, pet food on lanais, dense hedges along fences and the wooded edges of retention ponds near Horizon West all give rats food and cover. Busy restaurants and shops downtown add dumpsters to the mix, which is why we do rat work for businesses here as well as homes.
Winter Garden field notes
- Backyard citrus trees
- Dense oak canopy downtown
- Restaurants along Plant Street
Signs of rats in a Winter Garden home
Rats are good at staying out of sight, so most people find the evidence first.
Scratching in the walls after dark
Roof rats are most active at night. Quick scurrying in the ceiling or walls around midnight is a classic sign.
Droppings shaped like rice grains
Dark, pointed pellets about half an inch long, often in the attic, garage or under sinks.
Half-eaten citrus
Hollowed-out oranges still hanging on the tree are a roof rat signature.
Grease marks along beams
Rats follow the same routes and leave dark rub marks on rafters, pipes and wall edges.
Chewed wiring or AC line insulation
Rats gnaw on wires and the foam around AC lines, inside the attic and where lines enter the house.
On the job
How rats get into Winter Garden houses
A roof rat can squeeze through a hole about the size of a quarter. On block homes, the gaps are mostly up high: roof returns, gaps at the ridge, gable vents and the space around AC and plumbing lines. Older frame homes with crawl spaces have openings down low too, which is where Norway rats come in.
- Gaps under barrel and S-tile
- Roof returns and soffit corners
- AC line and plumbing penetrations
- Garage door corner seals
- Foundation vents on crawl space homes
Customer reviews from the Winter Garden area
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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
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I can’t recommend this company enough! Josh was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond from start to finish. As a property manager, I work with a lot of vendors, and it’s not often that someone stands out the way he did. …
Andrea GutierrezGoogle review
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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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What rat removal in Winter Garden involves
Traps alone won’t fix a rat problem. We handle it in three parts.
Inspect and map
We find active runways, nesting spots and every gap rats could use. Our inspection covers the attic, garage, outside walls and roof line.
Trap inside, bait stations outside
We set snap traps along the runways we find upstairs. Locked bait station boxes go outside to reduce the population before rats reach the house.
Seal and follow up
Entry points get sealed with materials rats can’t chew. We check traps and remove rodents until activity stops. For homes with a lot of openings, exclusion work for Winter Garden homes closes them all at once.
Ways to make your yard less inviting
These won’t fix an infestation, but they help keep the numbers down after we’ve been out.
- Pick up fallen citrus and harvest ripe fruit promptly
- Trim palms and oak limbs away from the roof
- Bring in the dog bowl at night and keep birdseed in a lidded bin
- Keep firewood and lumber off the ground and away from the house
- Cut back hedges that touch the walls
Rats and your family’s health
Rat urine can spread leptospirosis, and droppings in an attic can contaminate insulation and ductwork. Wear gloves and avoid sweeping droppings dry. After the rats are out, attic cleanup in Winter Garden removes the contamination and sanitizes the space.
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What Winter Garden homeowners ask about rat removal
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
What kind of rats get into Winter Garden attics?
Mostly roof rats. They’re excellent climbers and are the rat most often found in Florida attics. Norway rats tend to stay lower, in burrows, crawl spaces and sheds, and house mice show up too.
Do orange trees attract rats?
They do. Roof rats eat fallen fruit and even fruit still on the tree, and dense branches give them cover and a path to the roof. Picking up dropped fruit and trimming the tree back from the house helps a lot.
How much does rat removal cost in Winter Garden?
The price comes from what our rat inspection turns up. The quote depends on how many rats there are, how many entry points need sealing, the size of the home and whether cleanup is needed.
Why do I still hear rats after setting traps?
Usually because the gaps are still open and new rats keep coming in. Trapping alone only reduces the number inside for a while. Sealing the entry points is what stops it.
Are bait station boxes safe around pets and kids?
The bait station boxes we use are locked and tamper-resistant, built so children and pets can’t reach the bait. We place them outside, along walls and fence lines where rats travel.
Do you handle rat problems for restaurants in downtown Winter Garden?
Yes. We work with businesses, property managers and HOAs. Commercial rat work follows the same steps: inspection, trapping, outdoor bait stations and sealing the building.
Get rats out of your Winter Garden home
Text or call (321) 203-6963 to have us check the attic and roof line. For the bigger picture, see our Orlando rat removal page or our Winter Garden animal removal page.