Rat Control in Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove is about as green as Miami gets. Streets run under banyans and oaks, yards are full of palms, sea grapes and fruit trees, and old wood-frame cottages sit next to new modern houses. Roof rats love it.

Most calls from the Grove start in the attic or the yard. Rats move along the canopy, drop onto the roof and look for a way in. On the ground they go after fallen mangos, avocados and bird seed. If you live near the water, add seawalls and docks to the list.

Old Cottages and New Builds

The Grove has some old houses, including frame cottages raised up off the ground. Those have gaps under the floor, around old windows and at the roof edge. Newer houses are tighter, but they share the same trees, and rats test every vent and AC line hole. On an older house the provider should check both levels: up at the roofline and down under the floor.

Living Under the Canopy

With this many trees you can't take away every route. What you can do is keep the branches over your own roof cut back, clean dead fronds out of your palms and pick up fruit every day. If a neighbor's tree hangs over your roof, ask them to trim it. The roof rat guide explains how far rats will travel for food.

You'll find the same mix of big trees and older homes in Coral Gables and Pinecrest.

Around Coconut Grove: The Barnacle

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