Rat and Mouse Questions From Miami Homeowners
These are the questions people in Miami-Dade ask us most. If yours isn't here, call. The Miami rat guides go into more depth.
Your Questions, Answered
Are you the exterminator?
No. We're a referral line. The company we connect you with is a separate, state-licensed business that does the work and sets the price.
What parts of Miami-Dade do you cover?
The whole county, including Coral Gables, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami Beach, Doral and Homestead.
Why are rats so bad in Miami?
No hard freeze, lots of fruit trees and palms, and houses with roofline openings. UF/IFAS says roof rats breed year-round in Florida. The roof rat guide has more.
What's a palm rat?
Another name for the roof rat. Same animal.
Can you give me a price on the phone?
No. The provider quotes after seeing the house. Here's what goes into the price.
Is bait safe around kids and pets?
Bait belongs only in tamper-resistant stations placed where kids and pets can't get to it. Tell the provider about kids and pets on the first visit.
Does someone need to be home?
For the first one, yes. The tech needs to get into the attic, the garage and the yard.
Do you handle iguanas, squirrels or raccoons?
No. Rats and mice only. For other animals, call a wildlife company.
I rent. Can I still call?
Yes. Tell your landlord as well, because closing up the building normally falls on the owner.
Is there a guarantee?
Not from us. Ask the provider what their terms are.