SW Florida Pest Authority

Rodent Control in Fort Myers, FL

Stop rats in your attic and mice in your walls with thorough inspection, strategic trapping, and professional exclusion sealing in Fort Myers.

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Roof Rats Love Fort Myers Attics as Much as You Do

Florida roof rats are smaller than sewer rats but far more common in Lee County homes. They travel along tree branches, power lines, and fence tops to reach your roof, then squeeze through openings as small as a quarter to nest in your attic insulation. Once inside, they breed fast. A single pair can produce up to 40 offspring per year.

The scratching sounds at 3 a.m. are just the start. Rats chew through electrical wiring, creating a genuine fire hazard. They contaminate attic insulation with urine and droppings, which can harbor diseases like leptospirosis and hantavirus. They gnaw through PVC pipes, causing leaks you do not discover until the damage is done. Every day you wait, the colony grows. Snap traps from the hardware store catch one or two, but the rest learn to avoid them.

SW Florida Pest Authority provides a complete rodent elimination program: thorough attic and exterior inspection, strategic placement of tamper-resistant bait stations and snap traps, professional exclusion sealing of every entry point, and optional attic sanitation to remove contaminated insulation. Jason does not just catch rats; he makes it structurally impossible for new ones to get in.

What You Get

What Your Rodent Control Includes

Complete interior and attic inspection with entry point documentation
Full exterior inspection of roofline, soffits, gable vents, and plumbing penetrations
Strategic placement of tamper-resistant bait stations
Snap trap placement in active runways inside the attic
Exclusion sealing of all identified entry points with steel mesh and caulk
Tree-to-roof clearance assessment and trimming recommendations
Optional attic insulation removal and sanitization
Two follow-up inspections to confirm elimination

Rodent Control

$299 - $599

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Our Process

How Rodent Control Works

From the first call to a pest-free home, here is exactly what to expect.

Step 1

Comprehensive Inspection

Jason inspects your attic, crawl spaces, roofline, soffits, gable vents, and exterior plumbing penetrations. He looks for droppings, rub marks, gnaw damage, and active runways to determine the species and severity.

Step 2

Trapping and Bait Stations

Snap traps are placed along confirmed runways inside the attic and interior. Exterior tamper-resistant bait stations are positioned along the property perimeter to intercept rodents before they reach the structure.

Step 3

Exclusion Sealing

Every entry point gets sealed with galvanized steel mesh, copper mesh, and professional-grade sealant. Roof returns, soffit gaps, pipe penetrations, and AC line entries are the most common points we close.

Step 4

Attic Sanitation

Once rodents are eliminated, we remove contaminated insulation, sanitize affected areas, and recommend replacement if needed. This eliminates the scent trails that attract new rodents.

Step 5

Follow-Up Monitoring

Two follow-up visits at 7 and 21 days to check traps, confirm all activity has stopped, verify exclusion seals are holding, and make any adjustments needed.

Transparent Pricing

Rodent Control Costs in Fort Myers

Rodent control pricing depends on the scope. A basic trapping and exclusion job for a standard-size Fort Myers home starts at $299. More complex jobs involving extensive exclusion work, attic sanitation, or multi-story homes range from $399 to $599. Jason provides a detailed, line-item quote after the inspection so there are no surprises.

$299 - $599

Based on property size and severity

No hidden fees or surprise charges
Price quoted before any work starts
Free inspection included
Customer Reviews

What Fort Myers Homeowners Say

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Jason's been taking care of my house for years. Always bug free, five star service.

Andrew S.

General Pest Control

Jason's 20 years of experience in the industry shows in his ability to educate and then rid of pest issues. He is honest and operates with integrity.
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Martin L.

General Pest Control

If you need someone to handle all your pest control needs, Jason is really knowledgeable about all things pest control and can handle anything!
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Common Questions

Rodent Control FAQ

Common questions about rodent control in Fort Myers and Lee County.

The most common signs are scratching or scurrying sounds at night (rats are nocturnal), droppings along walls or in the attic (dark, capsule-shaped, about half an inch long), grease rub marks on baseboards or ceiling access panels, and gnaw marks on wires, wood, or PVC pipes. If you see any of these, you likely have an active infestation.
Roof rats (Rattus rattus) are the primary species in Southwest Florida. They are sleek, dark-colored, and excellent climbers that enter homes through the roofline. Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) are larger, heavier, and typically stay at ground level or in burrows. In Lee County, roof rats account for the vast majority of residential infestations.
Trapping and baiting remove the rats currently inside your home. Exclusion sealing prevents new rats from entering. Without exclusion, you are treating the symptom, not the cause. New rats from surrounding trees and properties will find the same entry points within weeks. Professional exclusion is the only way to solve a rodent problem permanently.
Active trapping and baiting typically reduce the population within 7 to 14 days. Full elimination, including exclusion work, is usually complete within 2 to 4 weeks depending on the severity. Jason provides clear timelines after the initial inspection.
It depends on the severity. Minor infestations may only need spot cleaning. Heavy or long-term infestations often contaminate large sections of insulation with urine, droppings, and nesting material. In those cases, removal and replacement is recommended for both health and efficiency reasons. Jason will assess and give you an honest recommendation.
Roof rats in Fort Myers typically enter through unsealed roof returns (the gap where the soffit meets the roof deck), AC line penetrations, plumbing vent boots, and gaps around fascia boards. They climb palm trees, fence lines, and power lines to reach your roof. A gap the size of a quarter is enough for a full-grown rat to squeeze through.
You can catch a few, but store-bought traps rarely solve the problem. Effective rodent control requires identifying runways and placing traps strategically along them, not just setting a trap in the middle of the attic. More importantly, without exclusion sealing, new rats replace the ones you catch.

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