Running in the attic at night
Quick footsteps or scratching above the ceiling after dark. Roof rats are most active a few hours after sunset.
Canals, lakes and heavy landscaping make Coral Springs one of the more rodent-prone cities in Broward County. We inspect the roofline, seal entry points, trap and clean up, with follow-up visits until the activity stops.
Rodent problem right now? Our team is taking calls in Coral Springs.
Call (561) 562-7607Coral Springs was chartered on July 10, 1963 and built on land drained by a network of canals and levees after the 1947 South Florida floods. That canal system, combined with mature landscaping in the city’s master-planned communities, gives rodents both water and cover close to almost every home.
Roof rats are the rodent we remove most often here. They travel through the tree canopy in gated communities like Heron Bay and Eagle Trace, along the hedges and oak trees that line older streets near the city core, then drop onto the roof and get in through tile roof edges, soffit gaps and vents.
Norway rats stay lower and closer to water. We find them along the canal banks and lake edges in communities like The Isles, Whispering Woods and Maplewood Isle, and in garages and dumpster areas near the Sample Road and University Drive commercial corridor. Coral Springs is almost entirely built out with 1970s through 2000s construction, so most calls come down to sealing the same kinds of gaps: tile roof edges, AC line openings and garage door corners.
From canal-front homes to gated golf communities, rodent pressure in Coral Springs is high year round. Our services cover homes and businesses across the city, from inspection through follow-up.
Rodents move at night, so most Coral Springs homeowners find these clues before they ever see one. If you notice 2 or more, it is time for an inspection.
Quick footsteps or scratching above the ceiling after dark. Roof rats are most active a few hours after sunset.
Dark pellets about 1/2 inch long point to rats. Tiny ones about 1/8 inch point to mice.
Rats gnaw on wiring, AC insulation and irrigation lines. This is a common cause of shorts and refrigerant leaks in Coral Springs homes.
Hollowed oranges, avocados or mangoes still on the tree or on the ground are a classic roof rat sign around Coral Springs yards.
Urine and nesting material leave a sharp odor, often strongest in closets, the garage and the attic hatch.
Dogs or cats sniffing under appliances or pawing at a cabinet often sense rodents before you see any sign yourself.
Roof rats cause most attic calls in Coral Springs and travel through the canopy in landscaped communities like Heron Bay and Eagle Trace. Norway rats stay low and turn up along canal banks, seawalls and dumpsters. House mice get into kitchens and pantries in homes of any age. Knowing which one you have tells us where to look and how to stop it.
Every job in Coral Springs starts with a full inspection, inside and out. We look for how rodents get in, where they live, and what is feeding them.
Trapping alone does not fix the problem if the openings stay open. We close the way in first, then remove the rodents already inside.
We look at the whole property, from the roofline to the canal bank. What we check depends on how the home is built, since a 1970s ranch home near the city core and a gated golf community home built in the 1990s have different weak spots.
A rat can squeeze through a gap about 1/2 inch wide, and a mouse through about 1/4 inch.
Setting traps without sealing the openings only buys time. We follow the same 5 steps on every job so the rats do not come back.
We walk the property, check the attic and mark every entry point and sign of activity.
Openings are closed with metal flashing, 1/4 inch hardware cloth, mesh and mortar. We do not rely on foam.
Traps go on the paths rats use. We check them on return visits and remove what we catch.
Droppings and nests are removed and the area is disinfected. We tell you if insulation needs replacing.
We come back until there are no new signs, then give you simple tips to keep it that way.
The number of visits depends on how many rats are inside and how many openings the home has. We tell you what to expect after the first inspection.
According to the CDC, rats and mice can spread disease through their droppings, urine, saliva and bites. These are the main concerns for Coral Springs homeowners.
Can spread when dust from dried droppings or urine is stirred up and breathed in. This is why you should never sweep droppings.
Spread through water or soil that has rodent urine in it. Canal banks and standing water after heavy rain are a concern here.
Food and counters touched by rodents or their droppings can carry salmonella bacteria.
Spread by bites or scratches, or by handling rodents. Always use gloves or tools, never bare hands.
Rodents carry fleas and mites that can move to pets and people after the rodents are gone.
Chewed wires can start fires, and chewed AC or pool equipment lines can cause leaks inside walls.
A lot of common advice makes a rat problem last longer. Here is what actually works.
A single mouse in the kitchen can sometimes be handled with a few snap traps. Rats in the attic or along a canal bank are a different job.
The problem with DIY: most store-bought fixes catch rats but leave the openings in place, so new rats move in from the canal, the hedges or a neighbor’s yard.
Ask a technician →| Situation | DIY | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| One mouse seen once | Snap traps may be enough | Call if it comes back |
| Noises in the attic | Hard to reach and seal safely | Roofline sealing and attic trapping |
| Droppings in several rooms | Usually means many rodents | Full inspection and plan |
| Chewed wires or AC lines | Risk of fire or leaks | Find the source and seal it |
| Dead rodent smell | Hard to locate in walls | Locate, remove and deodorize |
| Rats along a canal bank or seawall | Burrows are hard to find and treat | Bank inspection and exclusion at the home |
From 1970s and 1980s ranch homes near the city core to gated golf communities like Heron Bay, Eagle Trace and Whispering Woods, every Coral Springs home has its own weak spots. We check the roofline, attic, garage and any canal or lake frontage, then seal the openings rats are using.
We check soffits, vents and tile roof edges, then walk you through what we found.
Openings are closed with metal flashing, hardware cloth and mortar, not foam alone.
Indoor trapping avoids dead rodents in the walls and keeps bait away from kids and pets.
We provide follow-up visits so gated-community landscaping does not bring rats right back.
Restaurants and retail near Coral Square and along Sample Road and University Drive deal with rodents drawn to dumpsters and food storage. We set up scheduled service with written inspection logs so businesses stay ready for a health inspection.
We build a service plan around your hours and health inspection schedule.
Our services help businesses meet local health codes, safeguarding against potential fines or closures.
We schedule service at convenient times so day-to-day operations are not interrupted.
We address the ground-level entry points that draw Norway rats to loading docks and dumpster pads.
Each service below explains how the work is planned and carried out in this city.
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Good rodent control starts with knowing how your home is built. We serve every part of Coral Springs, from canal-front lots to gated communities like Heron Bay, Eagle Trace and Turtle Run, and inspect each home for its specific weak points.
We check the roofline, attic, garage and any canal or lake frontage to find how rodents are getting in.
We use family-safe trapping and exclusion methods so pets and kids stay safe throughout the process.
Follow-up visits keep the home rodent-free even as HOA landscaping grows back in.
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Businesses near Coral Square and along Sample Road and University Drive need to stay ahead of rodent activity around dumpsters and loading areas. Our commercial service keeps properties compliant and rodent-free.
We build service plans for restaurants, offices and retail spaces based on how each property is used.
Our team offers 24/7 rodent control to address urgent pest issues before they affect operations.
We develop ongoing maintenance plans to keep commercial spaces free from rodents year round.
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Our rodent removal service covers roof rats in the attic, Norway rats along canal banks, and house mice in the kitchen or pantry, with a plan built around which one is in your home.
Traps are placed on active paths and checked on scheduled follow-up visits.
Post-removal, we clean and disinfect affected areas to reduce health risks.
We show you the specific habits and gaps that led to the infestation so it does not repeat.
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A dead rodent in a wall or attic can leave a smell that lasts for weeks. Our team locates and removes it safely, then deals with the odor.
We use specialized tools to find and remove dead rodents with minimal disruption to your home.
After removal, we treat the area so the smell does not linger.
We seal the opening the rodent used so a new one does not take its place.
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Rodent control in Coral Springs does not stop at removal. Our cleanup service follows CDC guidance to make attics and garages safe again after an infestation.
We sanitize affected areas and remove all traces of droppings and nesting material.
We use effective disinfectants to treat areas impacted by rodents.
We pair cleanup with sealing so the same area does not get reinfested.
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Homes and businesses across Coral Springs, from canal-front lots to office parks, need expert intervention when rodents move in. Our licensed technicians handle both.
We use EPA-registered products and tamper-resistant bait stations only where they are the right tool for the job.
Our technicians are equipped to safely access attics, garages and tight crawl spaces.
Commercial clients get written logs for health inspections and pest audits.
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Exclusion is the part of the job that actually keeps rats out for good. We seal roofline gaps, AC line openings and garage corners with materials rats cannot chew through.
We use sheet metal and 1/4 inch hardware cloth, not foam or steel wool.
We address the tile roof edges and soffit gaps common on Coral Springs homes.
We flag branches and hedges that give rats a bridge to the roof.
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Droppings left in an attic or pantry are a health risk on their own. We remove them following CDC handling guidance so the area is safe to use again.
We never dry sweep droppings. Areas are misted and handled with gloves and proper disposal.
We treat both the attic and any kitchen or pantry areas rodents accessed.
We tell you if contaminated attic insulation should be replaced.
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Long-term rodent proofing keeps openings sealed through hurricane season, when wind damage can open new gaps in soffits and roof edges.
We recommend a roofline check after any named storm passes near Coral Springs.
Sealing work is done with materials that blend into the home’s existing trim and roofline.
We offer a yearly check to catch new gaps before rodents find them.
Coral Springs was largely built out between the 1970s and 2000s. The decade and style of construction tells us where to look first.
Coral Springs has very different pockets, from the original 1960s core to modern gated communities. Here is what we usually check first in each one.
These master-planned, gated golf communities sit at the city’s west end near the Everglades Wildlife Management Area. Mature landscaping and canopy cover give roof rats an easy path to the roofline.
Custom homes on oversized lots with lakes and cypress canopies. Norway rats burrow near the water, and roof rats use the tree cover to reach attics.
Lakefront gated communities built around a central lake and walking paths. We check seawalls and lake-facing yards for burrow activity.
Homes near the historic Coral Springs Covered Bridge and City Hall on Sample Road date to the city’s first decade of development in the 1960s and 1970s, with older soffits and roof vents.
The retail and restaurant corridor around Coral Square draws Norway rats to dumpsters and loading docks. We set up scheduled commercial service with written logs here.
Family homes around Mullins Park’s 62 acres of fields and courts back up to canals and green space that give rodents cover close to the house.
Coral Springs has a tropical climate with a long hurricane season and rodents that stay active all year. The weather changes where they go, not whether they show up.
Afternoon storms from June through September raise water levels in the canal network, pushing Norway rats out of burrows and toward garages, sheds and crawl spaces.
Tip: Keep garage doors closed and clear stored items off the floor.
Hurricane Wilma passed directly over Coral Springs in 2005. Any storm that brings heavy wind can open new gaps in soffits and roof edges, and rising canal water pushes rats toward homes.
Tip: After a storm, walk the roofline and check for new gaps.
On cooler nights from December through February, rats look for warm, dry attics. This is when many Coral Springs homeowners first hear them overhead.
Tip: Check vents and soffits in the fall, before cooler weather.
Backyard oranges, avocados and mangoes are an easy meal for roof rats, and a reason they stay close to houses in landscaped neighborhoods.
Tip: Pick fruit as it ripens and clear what falls every day.
Sealing the openings does most of the work. These habits help keep new rodents from moving in.
Coral Springs is not one kind of property. What we do at a canal-front home is different from what we do at a gated golf community or an older home near the city core.
Homes backing to Coral Springs’ canal network or the lakes in communities like Whispering Woods and The Isles give Norway rats a place to burrow close to the house.
Our approach: We inspect the bank or shoreline, then seal ground-level entry points and set traps where burrow activity is found.
Dense, HOA-maintained landscaping and mature trees give roof rats a path from the yard straight to the roofline in these communities.
Our approach: We check the roofline and tree lines first, then seal tile roof edges and soffit gaps with metal and hardware cloth.
Homes built in the 1970s and 1980s near the original Covered Bridge area often have soffits and roof vents that were never screened.
Our approach: We inspect every vent and soffit gap, then screen and seal them so the attic stays sealed going forward.
These steps follow CDC cleanup guidance and help keep your family safe.
Call (561) 562-7607Coral Springs has 7 ZIP codes. We serve all of them, plus the wider Broward County area. Call if you do not see yours.
Heron Bay · Eagle Trace · Whispering Woods · Maplewood Isle · The Isles · Turtle Run · Coral Square area · Sample Road corridor
“Florida Rodent Control Pros found the gap the rats were using along our roofline and sealed it the same visit. Haven’t heard anything in the attic since.”
David K.Coral Springs, FL
Verified“Professional and on time. They explained what was drawing rats near our canal and took care of it fast.”
Ana M.Coral Springs, FL
Verified“They knew exactly where to check given our home is in a gated community with a lot of landscaping. Would recommend to anyone in Coral Springs.”
Robert T.Coral Springs, FL
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Call (561) 562-7607 →Most homes need a first visit for the inspection and sealing, then follow-up visits over the next few weeks to check traps. The exact number depends on how many rats are inside and how many openings the home has. We tell you what to expect after the first inspection.
Lush, HOA-maintained landscaping and mature tree canopy give roof rats an easy bridge from the yard to the roofline, regardless of how new or well-kept the home is. Sealing the roofline matters more than yard cleanliness alone.
Yes. Norway rats burrow along canal banks, seawalls and lake edges throughout the city’s canal network, especially after heavy rain raises water levels and pushes them toward higher ground near homes.
We do not recommend it. Poisoned rats often die inside walls or ceilings where you cannot reach them, which causes a strong smell. Trapping indoors and sealing the openings works better.
South Florida has both. Iguana droppings are larger and often found near water or in mulch beds, while rat droppings are much smaller, about 1/2 inch or less. If you are not sure, an inspection will tell us which animal it is.
The CDC advises not to sweep or vacuum droppings. Air out the area, wear gloves, spray the droppings with disinfectant or a bleach solution, let it soak for 5 minutes, then wipe up with paper towels. For attics or large amounts, call us.
Pest control businesses in Florida are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). You can look up a license on the FDACS website before you hire anyone.
Yes. We also serve Parkland, Coconut Creek, Margate, North Lauderdale and Tamarac. Call (561) 562-7607 to check your address.
Call now. We will inspect the property, show you where rodents are getting in, and seal it so they stay out.
Call us, tell us what you are seeing and where you are located, and our team will confirm the right appointment type and timing.
These pictures come from our own inspection cameras and job sites: rats caught in traps, mice under cabinets, the entry points we find, and the sealing work that keeps them out.
Rat caughtClose-up of a rat caught in a cage trap
Exclusion workTechnician sealing a block wall gap with mortar
Entry point foundRat squeezing past an unsealed pipe penetration in a wall
Kitchen inspectionThree mice caught on camera under a cabinet
Trap cameraNight camera photo of a rat at a snap trap
Attic inspectionMouse found near attic insulation
Station checkRat found inside a rodent station during a service check
Entry point checkMouse beside a dryer vent duct
TrappingMouse approaching a trap station near roof trusses
Rat caughtRat caught in a cage trap outside a Florida home
Food source foundMouse feeding on crumbs under a cabinet
Trap cameraNight camera photo of a rat approaching a baited snap trap
Kitchen inspectionMouse moving along a cabinet base
Kitchen inspectionTwo mice under a cabinet, a sign of active activity