Running above the ceiling
Quick footsteps or scratching in the attic after dark. Roof rats are most active a few hours after sunset.
Your local Miramar rodent control team
Rodent Control and Rat Removal in Miramar, FL
Scratching over the garage at night or droppings along the lanai? Florida Rodent Control Pros removes rats and mice from Miramar homes and businesses, from the gated lakefront communities of Monarch Lakes and Silver Lakes to the warehouses and offices of Miramar Park of Commerce. We find how they get in, seal it, and remove the rodents already inside.
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Why Miramar
Why Miramar Homes Deal With Rats Near Every Lake and Canal
Miramar was incorporated on May 26, 1955, and named after the Miramar district of Havana, Cuba, a name that means “look at the sea.” The city has grown into one of the largest in Broward County, now home to more than 143,000 people, and much of that growth came as new subdivisions were built around lakes, canals and retention ponds required by the city’s drainage system.
Roof rats are the rodent we remove most in Miramar. They travel along ficus hedges, palm trees and power lines around gated communities like Monarch Lakes and Silver Lakes, then drop onto the roof and enter through tile edges, soffit gaps and vents. The lake and canal frontage that makes these neighborhoods attractive also gives rats a green corridor to travel on.
Norway rats stay lower and closer to water. We find them along canal banks, around retention ponds, near dumpsters at shopping plazas on Miramar Parkway and Pembroke Road, and inside the warehouses and loading docks of Miramar Park of Commerce. House mice show up in kitchens and garages across every part of the city. Every neighborhood in Miramar has its own rodent pressure, so we inspect each property as its own job.
Services available in Miramar
Rat and Mouse Removal Services in Miramar
Most Miramar jobs combine a few of these: an inspection, sealing, trapping and cleanup. Choose a service to learn more, or call and we will tell you what your property needs.
Residential Rodent ControlAttic, garage and lanai rat removal for Miramar homes, from Historic Miramar to the gated lakefront communities in the west.Learn More →
Commercial Rodent ControlScheduled service with written visit logs for warehouses, offices and shops in Miramar Park of Commerce and along Miramar Parkway.Learn More →
Rodent RemovalTraps placed on the paths rats use along fence lines and canal banks, checked on return visits until activity stops.Learn More →
Dead Rodent RemovalBad smell in a wall or ceiling? We find and remove the dead rodent, then clean and deodorize the area.Learn More →
Rodent CleanupRemoval of droppings, urine and nests from attics and garages, with advice on insulation replacement.Learn More →
Rodent ExterminatorEPA and FDACS certified technicians who use traps indoors and follow product labels around kids and pets.Learn More →
Rodent ExclusionWe seal soffits, roof vents, pipe gaps and garage corners with metal and mortar so rats cannot get back in.Learn More →
Rodent Feces RemovalCareful cleanup of droppings with disinfectant, never sweeping or vacuuming, which can spread germs.Learn More →
Rodent ProofingDoor sweeps, vent screens, tile roof edge sealing and hedge trimming advice for Miramar homes.Learn More →
Warning signs
Signs of Rats and Mice in a Miramar Home
Rodents move at night, so most Miramar homeowners find these clues before they ever see one. If you notice 2 or more, it is time for an inspection.
Droppings in the garage or lanai
Dark pellets about 1/2 inch long point to rats. Tiny ones about 1/8 inch point to mice.
Chewed wires or AC lines
Rats gnaw on wiring, pool equipment cables and irrigation lines. This can lead to shorts, leaks and costly repairs.
Gnawed fruit or hedges
Hollowed mangoes or avocados, and chewed ficus hedges near a fence line, are a common roof rat sign in Miramar yards.
A strong, musty smell
Urine and nesting material leave a sharp odor, often strongest in the attic hatch, garage storage and closets.
Pets acting strange
Dogs or cats staring at a wall, sniffing under appliances or pawing at the garage door often sense rodents first.
Know what you are dealing with
Which Rodent Is in Your Miramar Home?
Roof rats cause most attic and lanai calls in Miramar’s lakefront communities, Norway rats show up near canals, retention ponds and commercial dumpsters, and house mice get into kitchens and pantries. Knowing which one you have tells us where to look and how to stop it.
Roof Rat
Rattus rattus- Size
- 1/2 to 1 pound
- Tail
- Longer than its head and body
- Nests
- Attics, roof spaces, palm trees and thick hedges
- Droppings
- Up to 1/2 inch, pointed ends
Norway Rat
Rattus norvegicus- Size
- 3/4 to 1 pound
- Tail
- About as long as its head and body
- Nests
- Burrows along canal banks, under sheds and near dumpsters
- Droppings
- About 3/4 inch, blunt ends
House Mouse
Mus musculus- Size
- About 1/2 ounce
- Tail
- About as long as its body
- Nests
- Inside walls, cabinets, appliances and furniture
- Droppings
- About 1/8 inch, rod shaped
What Our Inspection Covers
Every job in Miramar starts with a full inspection, inside and out. We look for how rodents get in, where they live, and what is feeding them.
- Roofline, soffits, fascia gaps and tile roof edges
- Attic insulation for nests, trails and droppings
- Gaps around AC lines, pipes, cables and pool equipment
- Garage door seals and lanai screen frames
- Canal banks, retention pond edges and fence lines
- Ficus hedges, palms and branches touching the roof
- Food sources: garbage, pet food, bird feeders and fruit trees
- Signs of activity: droppings, grease rub marks and gnawing
Our Exclusion-First Plan
Trapping alone does not fix the problem if the openings stay open. We close the way in first, then remove the rodents already inside.
- Find every entry pointA rat can fit through a 1/2 inch gap and a mouse through a 1/4 inch gap, so we check all openings that size.
- Seal with rodent-proof materialsSheet metal, 1/4 inch hardware cloth or concrete. Rodents chew through foam and plastic.
- Trap and removeTraps are set where activity is highest and checked on follow-up visits.
- Clean up and preventWe remove droppings and nesting material and show you what to change to keep rodents out.
Health Risks From Rodents
The CDC links rats and mice to several diseases. People can get sick from contact with droppings, urine or saliva, from bites, or from breathing dust from contaminated areas.
- Do not sweep or vacuum droppings. It can put germs in the air.
- Air out the area for 30 minutes and wear rubber or plastic gloves.
- Spray with disinfectant or 1 part bleach to 9 parts water and let it soak 5 minutes.
- Wipe up with paper towels and bag the waste in a covered trash can.
Source: CDC rodent control and cleanup guidance.
FDACS
Florida Licensing: What to Check
In Florida, pest control companies are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes. Rodent work falls under the General Household Pest and rodent control category.
- Ask any company for its FDACS business license number before work starts
- Look the license up on the FDACS website
- Make sure the company carries liability insurance
- Get the treatment plan and follow-up schedule in writing
Our team is EPA and FDACS certified. Call (561) 562-7607 with any questions.
Inspection checklist
What We Check During a Miramar Rodent Inspection
We look at the whole property, from the roofline to the water’s edge. What we check depends on whether the home backs onto a lake or canal, sits in a gated community, or is a warehouse in a commercial park.
Roof, attic and upper walls
- Soffit and fascia gaps on tile and shingle roofs
- Roof vents, gable vents and ridge vents
- Tile roof edges and gaps where roof lines meet walls
- Attic insulation for tunnels, nests and droppings
- Wiring and AC ducts for chew damage
- Ficus hedges, palms and branches touching the roof
Ground level, lake and canal edges
- Pipe, AC line and pool equipment openings
- Garage door corners and bottom seals
- Lake, retention pond and canal bank burrows behind fence lines
- Sheds, woodpiles and storage areas
- Fruit trees, bird feeders and pet food
- Lanai and pool screen enclosure gaps
A rat can squeeze through a gap about 1/2 inch wide, and a mouse through about 1/4 inch.
Our process
How We Get Rats Out of Miramar Homes
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.
- 1
Inspect
We walk the property, check the attic and mark every entry point and sign of activity.
- 2
Seal
Openings are closed with metal flashing, 1/4 inch hardware cloth, mesh and mortar. We do not rely on foam.
- 3
Trap
Traps go on the paths rats use. We check them on return visits and remove what we catch.
- 4
Clean
Droppings and nests are removed and the area is disinfected. We tell you if insulation needs replacing.
- 5
Confirm
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.
Health and safety
Why Rodents in the Home Are a Health Risk
According to the CDC, rats and mice can spread disease through their droppings, urine, saliva and bites. These are the main concerns.
Hantavirus
Can spread when dust from dried droppings or urine is stirred up and breathed in. This is why you should never sweep droppings.
Leptospirosis
Spread through water or soil that has rodent urine in it, a real concern around Miramar’s lakes and canal banks after heavy rain.
Salmonellosis
Food and counters touched by rodents or their droppings can carry salmonella bacteria.
Rat-bite fever
Spread by bites or scratches, or by handling rodents. Always use gloves or tools, never bare hands.
Fleas and mites
Rodents carry fleas and mites that can move to pets and people after the rodents are gone.
Fire and water damage
Chewed wires can start fires, and chewed pool or AC lines can cause leaks inside walls.
Myths vs facts
Rat Myths We Hear From Miramar Homeowners
A lot of common advice makes a rat problem last longer. Here is what actually works.
- Myth: Poison in the attic is the fastest fix
- Fact: Poisoned rats often die inside walls or ceilings, which causes a strong smell for weeks. We trap inside the home instead.
- Myth: Only older homes get rats
- Fact: New construction in Miramar’s gated communities gets rats too. Rats come for the lake and canal landscaping, not just an older building.
- Myth: Steel wool or foam will seal the hole
- Fact: Rats can pull out steel wool and chew through foam. Openings need metal, hardware cloth or mortar.
- Myth: A cat will take care of it
- Fact: Cats may catch a few, but they do not reach attics or wall voids and do not close entry points.
- Myth: The noise stopped, so they are gone
- Fact: Rats often move to a different part of the attic. Until the openings are sealed, they can return any night.
- Myth: One rat is no big deal
- Fact: Rats breed quickly in Florida’s warm weather, so a few rats can turn into a much bigger problem in a short time.
DIY or pro
Should You Try DIY Rat Control First?
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 nearby lakes, hedges and canal banks.
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 or lake bank | Burrows are hard to find and treat safely | Bank inspection and ground-level sealing |
Who we serve in Miramar
Rodent Control for Miramar Homes and Businesses
Residential Rodent Control in Miramar
From the gated lakefront communities of Monarch Lakes and Silver Lakes to the grid neighborhoods of Historic Miramar near Pembroke Road, each part of the city has its own weak spots. We look at the roofline, attic, garage, lanai and yard, then seal the openings rats are using.
Roofline and attic inspection
We check soffits, vents and tile roof edges, then walk you through what we found.
Rodent-proof sealing
Openings are closed with metal flashing, hardware cloth and mortar, not foam alone.
Trapping inside the home
Indoor trapping avoids dead rodents in the walls and keeps bait away from kids and pets.
Cleanup and disinfecting
We remove droppings and nests and tell you if insulation should be replaced.
- Lakefront homes
- Gated HOA communities
- Block and tile homes
- Rentals and condos
Commercial Rodent Control in Miramar
Miramar Park of Commerce, off Commerce Parkway, is home to warehouses, distribution centers and corporate offices, several of them Fortune 500 tenants. Loading docks, shared dumpsters and stored pallets give rodents plenty of cover, and Florida restaurants along Miramar Parkway and Pembroke Road are inspected by the DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants, where signs of rodents are something inspectors look for.
- Warehouses
- Corporate offices
- Restaurants
- Retail plazas
- Property managers
Scheduled service
Regular visits to check traps and stations, planned around your business hours.
Written visit logs
A record of each visit that you can show a manager or inspector.
Loading dock sealing
Door sweeps and gaps at docks and warehouse walls closed with rodent-proof materials.
Trash and storage advice
Simple changes to dumpster areas and pallet storage that make your site less attractive to rats.
How Miramar homes are built
Where Rats Get In, by Type of Miramar Property
Miramar ranges from 1960s grid homes near the original Pembroke Road boundary to newer gated communities built around lakes further west. The way a property is built and landscaped tells us where to look first.
Lakefront and gated HOA communities
- Homes backing onto lakes in Monarch Lakes and Silver Lakes, where ficus hedges and palms border the water
- Tile roof edges and ridge caps that rats slip under
- Gaps where AC lines, pool equipment and irrigation pipes pass through the block
- Lanai and pool screen enclosure frames used as a ladder to the roof
- Retaining walls and fence lines along the water where rats burrow
Older grid homes and commercial buildings
- 1960s and 1970s block homes near the original Pembroke Road and University Drive boundary
- Older soffits and attic vents with no screens
- Warehouses and offices in Miramar Park of Commerce with loading docks and shared dumpsters
- Strip plazas along Miramar Parkway with restaurant dumpsters
- Overgrown lots on the western side of the city, where new subdivisions are still being built
Area by area
Rodent Problems Across Miramar, Area by Area
Miramar covers more than 31 square miles, and every part of it has a different rodent story. Here is what we usually check first in each one.
Monarch Lakes and Silver Lakes
Gated communities built around lakes and canals. Roof rats travel the hedges and palms along the water and drop onto tile roofs.
Historic Miramar
The original 1955 grid near Pembroke Road and University Drive. Older block homes with aging soffits and vents.
Miramar Park of Commerce
Warehouses, distribution centers and corporate offices off Commerce Parkway. We set up scheduled commercial service with written logs here.
Miramar Parkway corridor
Shopping plazas and restaurants with shared dumpsters. Norway rats are the more common call here.
West Miramar
Newer subdivisions still being built on land that was undeveloped, bordering unincorporated Broward County. Fresh construction sites and open lots draw rodents from nearby habitat.
South Miramar near the Miami-Dade line
Homes closest to the county line and unincorporated pockets, where rodent pressure often moves in from neighboring lots.
Miramar through the year
How Miramar Weather Changes Rodent Activity
South Florida’s subtropical climate means Miramar almost never gets cold enough to slow rats down. They breed and stay active all year, but the weather changes where they go and how visible they are.
Rainy season and flood risk
Broward County saw record rainfall and flash flooding in April 2023, and Miramar itself was ranked among the top 5 US cities most vulnerable to coastal flooding in a 2017 study, with tens of thousands of residents in FEMA floodplain zones. Heavy rain pushes Norway rats out of canal burrows and toward garages and sheds.
Tip: Keep garage doors closed and clear stored items off the floor during heavy rain.
Hurricane season (June 1 to November 30)
Wind and storm damage can open new gaps in soffits and roof tiles, and downed hedges and fences give rats a reason to look for a drier place. If your home had storm repairs, it is worth having the roofline checked.
Tip: After a storm, walk the roofline and check for lifted tiles or torn screens.
Dry winter months
On cooler, drier nights from December to February, rats look for warm attics and garages. This is when many Miramar homeowners first hear them overhead.
Tip: Check vents and soffits in the fall, before cooler weather.
Mango and avocado season
Backyard mangoes and avocados are an easy meal for roof rats, and a reason they stay close to lakefront yards through the growing season.
Tip: Pick up fallen fruit regularly and trim branches back from the roof.
Our approach
How We Handle Common Rodent Problems in Miramar
Miramar is not one kind of property. What we do at a lakefront home in Monarch Lakes is different from what we do at a warehouse in Miramar Park of Commerce.
Roof Rats Traveling the Water’s Edge
Hedges, palms and landscaping along the lakes and canals give roof rats a shaded path straight to the roofline.
Our approach: We inspect the roofline and the hedge and fence line facing the water, seal tile edges and vents, then trap where the activity is.
Aging Soffits and Attic Vents
Homes built near the original 1955 city boundary along Pembroke Road often have older vents and soffits with no screens, an easy way in for roof rats.
Our approach: We check every vent and soffit gap, screen and seal them with hardware cloth, then trap inside the attic.
Norway Rats at Loading Docks
Loading docks, pallet storage and shared dumpsters at the business park give Norway rats food and cover close to the ground.
Our approach: We inspect the dock and dumpster area, then bait and close off the ground-level entry points we find, with written visit logs for the property manager.
Found droppings?
Found Droppings? Do This Before We Arrive
These steps follow CDC cleanup guidance and help keep your family safe.
Call (561) 562-7607- Do not sweep or vacuum the droppings
- Open windows and let the area air out for 30 minutes
- Wear rubber or plastic gloves
- Spray with disinfectant or a bleach solution and let it soak 5 minutes
- Wipe up with paper towels and bag the trash
- For attics or large amounts, call us instead
Primary Miramar response zone
Miramar service coverage
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Is your ZIP on the route?
Miramar has 4 main ZIP codes. These are the ones we serve most, but we cover the whole city and surrounding Broward County. Call if you do not see yours.
33023330253302733029
Areas we serve
Monarch Lakes · Silver Lakes · Historic Miramar · Miramar Park of Commerce · Miramar Parkway corridor · West Miramar
Miramar rodent control FAQ
Rat and Mouse Questions From Miramar Customers
Have a question that is not listed? Call and a team member will help.
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 property has. We tell you what to expect after the first inspection.
Communities like Monarch Lakes and Silver Lakes were built around lakes and canals, and the hedges and palms along the water give roof rats a shaded path from the landscaping straight to the roofline. We inspect the waterside fence line as part of every job in these neighborhoods.
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.
Rats are usually active at night, while squirrels are active in the daytime. Rat droppings are about 1/2 inch long. If you are not sure, an inspection will tell us which animal it is.
It can. A 2017 study ranked Miramar among the top 5 US cities most vulnerable to coastal flooding, and heavy rain events like the record April 2023 flooding across Broward County push rats out of canal and lake burrows and toward garages, sheds and lower floors.
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.
Yes. We set up scheduled service with written visit logs for warehouses, distribution centers and offices in the business park, including loading dock and dumpster area sealing.
Yes. We also serve Pembroke Pines, Hollywood and Cooper City. Call (561) 562-7607 to check your address.
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Trust and Compliance in Miramar
Certifications
- EPA Certified
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- FDACS Certified
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Service in Miramar
- Available 24/7
- Call (561) 562-7607
- Follow-up visits
- We check back until rodent activity stops
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