Rat Species in Gainesville
Residents of Gainesville routinely encounter several types of rats in their homes and businesses. Also called fruit or black rats, roof rats are one of the most common. Known for their exceptional ability to climb, these pests flourish in attics, roofs, and other areas high above the ground. Norway rats also live locally, though they are burrowers and prefer to be near the ground. The pests are typically found under foundations, in crawl spaces, and wherever garbage is stored.
Issues and Problems Caused by Rats
Roof rats get the alternative name fruit rats due to their partiality to Florida's citrus groves. They are known to nest in these trees and gnaw on fruit, ruining crops. When they invade homes, roof rats can destroy attics by gnawing on electrical wires and structural beams as well as tear up insulation to build their nests. Known to carry various parasites and diseases, the pests also regularly contaminate food and preparation areas with their feces and urine.
Proper Rat Removal
Rats in Gainesville can infiltrate homes through even the smallest of openings. These pests can enter via uncapped chimneys, unscreened windows and doors, or gaps around plumbing, electrical wires, and vents. Signs of an infestation can include finding droppings, grease stains along walls, and gnaw marks in areas where the pests frequently nest. In order to completely and effectively remove rat populations, contact the trained wildlife professionals at Critter Control.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:
We provide trapping & removal services for the following types of animals:
- Armadillos
- Badgers
- Bats
- Beavers
- Bees
- Birds
- Blackbirds
- Bobcats
- Chipmunks
- Coots
- Coyotes
- Crows
- Deer
- Ducks
- Foxes
- Geese
- Gophers
- Gulls
- Hawks
- Hornets
- House Finches
- Iguanas
- Lizards
- Magpies
- Marmots
- Mice
- Moles
- Muskrats
- Norway Rats
- Nutria
- Opossums
- Otters
- Owls
- Pack Rats
- Peacocks
- Pigeons
- Porcupines
- Prairie Dogs
- Rabbits
- Raccoons
- Rats
- Ravens
- Roof Rats
- Shrews
- Skunks
- Snakes
- Sparrows
- Squirrels
- Starlings
- Swallows
- Turkeys
- Turtles
- Voles
- Vultures
- Weasels
- Wild Hogs
- Woodchucks
- Woodpeckers
COMMON WILDLIFE ISSUES IN THIS LOCATION:
- Animal Damage
- Animal Droppings
- Animal Noises
- Animal Odor Removal
- Animal Tracks in Yard
- Animals on the Roof
- Animals Under Homes & Porches
- Bats in Homes
- Bats in the Attic
- Carcass Removal from Homes
- Chimney Repairs
- Dead Animal Removal
- Humane Animal Trapping
- Mice in Walls & Attics
- Raccoon Trapping
- Raccoons in Attic
- Rats in Walls & Attics:
- Seal Animal Entry Points in Homes
- Skunk Control
- Skunk Trapping
- Skunks Under Heating Units
- Squirrel Trapping
- Squirrels in Attics
- Squirrels in Homes
- Venomous Snake Removal
Contact Critter Control of Gainesville: 1.800.274.8837(800.CRITTER)
Wildlife Control Reviews
Our current technician is very good. He always calls us the day before so we know when he is coming. He also has done a very good job keeping pocket gophers in check.
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Espanola, NM
Mike did our service today. He was awesome! He addressed and resolved a couple of critter issues we were having. It's really helpful to be reminded when he was coming and texted me when he was on his way. Thank you for the great service!
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We appreciate that your company was able to rid our property of the squirrel activity that we observed. We were concerned that the squirrels would dig under the foundation of our house (which had happened to a neighbor in our area).
Thank you for doing what you said you would do to eliminate this squirrel activity.
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We personally have a bad infestation for a while, Critter Control has been stellar in the customer service/ communication department, We are still working on the infestation but CC has been absolutely above and beyond our expectations with some of our projects hurdles.
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It has been very effective at reducing the number of mice, lizard, and snake sightings. During one visit Edgar removed a rattlesnake he came across. We may see a snake maybe two to three times during the spring and summer months, but it has been far less than before.
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Melinda is a true professional. She has helped us maintain a "critter-free" home. Whenever a mole decides to visit our property, she is right on top of it. Her recommendations about mosquito control made a big difference for my boys to be able to enjoy our backyard.
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We use Critter Control to deter snakes. We haven't seen any since using the monthly service. They are quick to answer questions and explain snake behavior. Also, if any are found they remove them with no extra charge.
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Have been using for almost 10 years after a record rat invasion. The help I had back then was like a super-helpful friend taking a few weeks to rid me of that invasion. Over the years I have had a few other representatives. They are always nice and helpful.
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Very informative and very knowledgeable staff in the field. Also they keep you up to date of how things are progressing.
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Knowing my critter control professional & his familiarity with my property, especially when emergency wildlife issues arise.
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On recommendations from a nearby pest control company, I called Critter Control for suspicious
bat droppings.
Madison came out the same day to do an inspection. She was knowledgeable, thorough, and highly professional. She examined the ‘matter’ that had been scattered on my threshold and thought it was foliage. But she then asked to go up to my attic space where the bats could be roosting. She had to walk up 3 flights of stairs with a heavy ladder. She again spent some time searching all the nooks and crannies and found nothing.
She seemed so interested in her craft, it was truly inspiring to see! She reassured me and is writing up a prevention strategy for my appraisal. She charged me NOTHING!! I am so impressed. We need more Madisons in this world!
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Daniel did a great job pigeon proofing. We have a huge pigeon problem in our neighborhood and the pigeons were roosting in the gutters of my house and my two next door neighbors, who also had nests in their gutters and under their air conditioner. Pigeon poop filled our gutters, and was piled on the outside floor when I bought the house. Since Daniel's pigeon proofing, and my neighbors also pigeon proofing their gutters, fireplace chimney, air conditioners, and removal of nest, I rarely see pigeons any more. Only the lovely native sparrows, robins, vermillion fly catchers, and mourning doves visit our property now.
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