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Rodent Control & Wildlife Removal in South Florida

Exclusion, Trapping & Humane Removal for Rats, Mice, Squirrels, Raccoons & More

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Professional Rodent & Animal Removal for South Florida Homes

Whether it's rats scratching inside your walls at night, a squirrel nesting in your attic, raccoons raiding your garbage, iguanas tearing up your landscape, or opossums setting up camp under your porch, unwanted animals on your property are more than a nuisance. They cause real damage, create health risks, and won't leave on their own.

At Royal Pest & Termite, we handle the full range of rodent and wildlife problems South Florida homeowners face.

Common Rodents & Nuisance Wildlife in South Florida

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Roof Rats

The most common rat in South Florida, the roof rat is an agile climbers that enter through rooflines, attic vents, and overhanging tree branches. They nest in attics and walls and are attracted to fruit trees, bird feeders, and outdoor pet food.
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Norway Rats

Norway rats are larger, heavier rodents that typically enter at ground level and nest in burrows, crawl spaces, and lower walls. They’re powerful chewers attracted to garbage, pet food, and standing water.
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House Mice

House mice reproduce rapidly and can squeeze through openings as small as a dime. They're commonly found in kitchens, pantries, and wall voids where they contaminate food and surfaces.
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Squirrels

Squirrels commonly invade attics by chewing through soffits, fascia boards, and roof edges. Once inside, they nest, store food, and chew on wiring and wood framing.
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Raccoons

Raccoons are strong, destructive animals that tear open soffits, vents, and roof areas to access attics. They create large nesting areas and leave droppings that contaminate insulation and living spaces.

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Opossums

Opossums often shelter under porches, decks, sheds, and crawl spaces. They're attracted to garbage, pet food, and fallen fruit and can create unsanitary conditions around a property.

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Iguanas

Iguanas are an invasive species in South Florida that dig burrows damaging foundations, seawalls, and sidewalks. They also destroy landscaping and leave large amounts of droppings around properties.

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Other Wildlife

We also handle armadillos, feral cats, snakes, and other nuisance wildlife common in South Florida. If an animal is causing damage or creating a safety concern, our team can assess the situation and recommend removal.

How to Tell If Animals Are in Your Home

Rodents and wildlife prefer to stay hidden, so you’ll usually notice the signs before you see the animal. Here are the most common indicators:
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Scratching, Scurrying, or Thumping Sounds

Scratching or scurrying inside walls, ceilings, or your attic, especially at night, usually means rodents.

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Droppings

Rodent droppings are one of the clearest signs of an infestation.

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Gnaw Marks & Chewed Materials

Rats and mice constantly chew through food packaging, cardboard, wood, plastic, and electrical wiring.

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Grease Marks Along Walls

Rodents follow the same paths repeatedly, and their oily fur leaves dark smudge marks along walls, baseboards, and around entry points.
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Disturbed Landscaping or Garbage

Torn-up flower beds, holes dug in your yard, overturned garbage cans, and scattered trash are signs of wildlife activity.
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Foul Smell

A strong, musty odor in enclosed spaces can indicate rodent urine, accumulated droppings, or a dead animal inside a wall or attic space.

How Our Rodent Exclusion & Trapping Process Works

For rats and mice, we use a proven exclusion-first approach that permanently solves the problem, not just temporarily.

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Comprehensive Inspection

We inspect your home's interior and exterior to identify every active entry point, travel path, nesting location, and the species involved. We check rooflines, utility penetrations, plumbing gaps, foundation cracks, garage doors, A/C lines, soffits, and vents. Understanding how and where rodents are getting in is essential to permanently solving the problem.

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Exclusion: Seal Every Entry Point

By sealing every entry, we prevent new rodents from getting in while ensuring the ones already inside can't escape back into the walls to avoid traps. This is what makes our service effective in the long term; without exclusion, trapping is just a temporary fix.

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Strategic Trapping

With all entry points sealed, we place traps in strategic locations based on the activity patterns identified during inspection. We use traps rather than poison because traps are safer for pets and children, and avoid the problem of dead rodents decomposing inside walls. Most rodent activity is eliminated within two weeks.
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Smoke Testing (If Needed)

If activity persists after four weeks of exclusion and trapping, we can perform a smoke test to check for cracked or disconnected plumbing lines beneath the foundation. Broken sewer lines create a direct tunnel from the outside into your walls, a common but overlooked entry point, especially in older South Florida homes.

Why Customers Choose Royal Pest & Termite

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What South Florida Homeowners Say About Royal Pest & Termite

“Finally, a Company that protects my home and my animals.”

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Chris is great, Aaron is great, Mike is great. Very good company and they take the organic approach to treating your lawn. They always pick up the phone and let you know what’s going on. They are honest and let you know that this will be a process. Can’t complain.

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Royal Pest & Termite is truly exceptional! Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough when it comes to both pest control, fumigation services, and lawns.

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Just had a No Tent Termite Service completed today. I live in Miramar and wanted to use a local company. I am very satisfied. The process began 2 weeks ago with their Sales Representative Aaron Wilton. I am in sales so I recognize a professional. He was knowledgeable and presented options...
Just had a No Tent Termite Service completed today. I live in Miramar and wanted to use a local company. I am very satisfied. The process began 2 weeks ago with their Sales Representative Aaron Wilton. I am in sales so I recognize a professional. He was knowledgeable and presented options clearly without pressure including attractive payment terms. The 2 techs who preformed the service were Greg and Michael who were polite, through and efficient. I would certainly recommend Royal Pest.

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We recently had our home tented by Royal Pest & Termite, and Chris and his team truly exceeded our expectations. They communicated with us every step of the way and made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. Melissa at the main office was also incredibly helpful and always willing to...
We recently had our home tented by Royal Pest & Termite, and Chris and his team truly exceeded our expectations. They communicated with us every step of the way and made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. Melissa at the main office was also incredibly helpful and always willing to assist. We highly recommend Royal Pest & Termite for any tenting needs.

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Southwest Ranches property means more bugs, but Royal Pest & Termite keeps termites and ants under control with their quarterly plan. Techs are respectful, thorough, and always on schedule. We've avoided major issues for over a year now. Reliable service for this area.

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We just had tenting done at our house. Chris and his team were amazing to deal with. Quick, efficient, and very communicative process. Simone at the main office is always willing and able to help! Highly recommend them for fumigation and tenting needs.

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Excellent service! The owner and his crew are professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the treatment process while answering all of my questions. I highly recommend them.

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We've been with Royal Pest & Termite for over a year now for quarterly pest control and couldn't be happier. They handle termites, ants, bugs, you name it, without harsh smells or disrupting our schedule. Always on time and the team is genuinely helpful. In South Florida, having a reliable pest...
We've been with Royal Pest & Termite for over a year now for quarterly pest control and couldn't be happier. They handle termites, ants, bugs, you name it, without harsh smells or disrupting our schedule. Always on time and the team is genuinely helpful. In South Florida, having a reliable pest control company is a must, and these folks are top tier.

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Rodent & Wildlife Removal FAQs

How much does rodent control cost?
The cost depends on the size of your home, the number of entry points that need sealing, and the severity of the infestation. Our service includes inspection, complete exclusion, strategic trapping, and unlimited callbacks. We provide free inspections and detailed estimates before any work begins.
Is your rodent control safe for pets?
Yes. We prioritize traps over rodenticide because traps are safer for pets and children. Unlike poison bait, traps don’t create the risk of a pet consuming a poisoned rodent. When we do use bait, it’s placed in tamper-resistant stations that pets cannot access. Our company was named after our owner’s dog; pet safety is a core value.
Why do I hear scratching in my walls at night?
Scratching or scurrying sounds inside walls at night are almost always rodents, rats and mice are nocturnal. If you hear heavier thumping or running during the day, squirrels are more likely. Loud sounds at night with vocalizations may indicate raccoons. Call us for a free inspection to identify what’s in your walls and how they’re getting in.
How do I get squirrels out of my attic?
Squirrels in the attic require live trapping and exclusion. We place humane traps near the entry points squirrels are using, capture them, and then seal the openings with materials they can’t chew through. Simply sealing the holes without trapping first can trap squirrels inside, causing more damage as they try to chew their way out. We handle the sequence correctly so the problem is resolved safely.
How do you remove raccoons from an attic?
Raccoon removal requires careful handling because raccoons are strong, can be aggressive when cornered, and may have young in the nest. We use humane live traps, remove the animals safely, and then repair and seal the entry points they used to access your attic. We also assess the attic for droppings and insulation contamination after removal.
Do you remove iguanas?
Yes. Iguanas are an invasive species in South Florida and cause significant damage to landscaping, seawalls, foundations, and sidewalks with their burrowing. We use live trapping to capture and remove iguanas from your property. Because iguanas are regulated under Florida wildlife law, removal must be handled properly, which is why professional removal is recommended over DIY approaches.