Rodent Control in Tampa
Professional inspection, trapping, exclusion, and sanitation for mice and rats. We eliminate the infestation and seal the entry points so they can't come back.
Roof rats and Norway rats are common throughout Tampa Bay, and house mice can squeeze through a gap the size of a dime. Rodents don't just make noise in your walls — they contaminate food, gnaw electrical wiring (a leading cause of house fires), and carry diseases including hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis. ShieldGuard's rodent program goes beyond trapping: we identify every entry point, seal them permanently, and eliminate the conditions that attracted rodents in the first place.
Comprehensive Inspection
Our technicians inspect your attic, crawl space, garage, exterior foundation, roofline, plumbing penetrations, and HVAC lines for signs of rodent activity — droppings, gnaw marks, rub marks, nesting material, and entry points. We document everything with photos and create a detailed remediation plan.
Professional Trapping
We use strategically placed snap traps and bait stations in active runways and nesting areas. Our technicians monitor traps on a regular schedule and remove captured rodents promptly. We do not use loose poison baits inside occupied homes due to secondary poisoning risks.
Exclusion (Entry Point Sealing)
Trapping without exclusion is a temporary fix. We seal every identified entry point using steel wool, metal flashing, hardware cloth, expanding foam, and caulk — materials rodents cannot gnaw through. Common entry points include roof returns, A/C line penetrations, garage door gaps, and plumbing stacks.
Sanitation Recommendations
Rodents follow food, water, and shelter. We identify attractants on your property — open garbage, pet food, fruit trees, bird feeders, woodpiles — and provide specific recommendations to make your home less inviting. Sanitation is the long-term foundation of rodent prevention.
Signs of Rodent Infestation
Scratching sounds in walls or ceiling (especially at night), droppings in cabinets or along walls, gnaw marks on food packaging or wiring, grease rub marks along baseboards, and musty odors in enclosed spaces. If you notice any of these, call us for an inspection — rodent populations grow quickly.
Health Risks
Rodents carry bacteria and viruses that spread through droppings, urine, and contaminated surfaces. In Tampa's climate, rats and mice also bring fleas and ticks into your home. Our attic sanitation service removes contaminated insulation and disinfects affected areas after the infestation is cleared.
Transparent Pricing
Rodent inspection and initial assessment is free. Treatment programs range from $200–$600 depending on the severity of the infestation, number of entry points requiring exclusion, and property size. Most residential rodent jobs are completed within 2–4 weeks including full exclusion. Attic sanitation (insulation removal and replacement) is quoted separately based on attic size.
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