Usually not. Rats in your attic got in through openings in your home, which is the owner’s job to fix. The City of Weston says HOAs and property managers handle common areas inside private communities, so report burrows or activity in those areas to your association too.
Weston, the western edge of Broward County
Rodent Control and Rat Removal in Weston, FL
Weston is a planned city of gated communities, lakes and palms, and its whole western side touches the Everglades. That mix keeps roof rats close to the roofline and Norway rats close to the water. We find the gaps, seal them with metal, trap what is inside and come back to confirm it is over.
Weston in one minute
In Weston, a rat problem is usually a roof rat living in the palms and getting into the attic through a gap at the roof edge. Sealing those gaps is what ends it.
Arvida started building the community first called Indian Trace on land once controlled by Arthur Vining Davis. The first homes were finished in 1984 in Country Isles and Windmill Ranch, and the city incorporated in 1996. Many of those early homes are now about 40 years old, and roof edges, vents and pipe openings wear out with age.
Our plan for rodent control in Weston is simple. Inspect the whole house, show you photos and a price, then seal, trap and clean up once you approve. Our team is EPA and FDACS certified.
- City
- Weston, Broward County, incorporated September 3, 1996
- Population
- 68,107 (2020 census)
- Development districts
- Indian Trace and Bonaventure
- Borders
- Everglades to the north and west, Sunrise, Davie and Southwest Ranches
- Rodent we see most
- Roof rat (Rattus rattus)
- Also common
- Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) on lake banks, house mouse (Mus musculus) in garages
- Call
- (561) 562-7607, 24/7
Source: Wikipedia, Weston, Florida (history, incorporation, 2020 population, districts, borders).
Living in a gated community
Behind the Gate: Your Yard, Your HOA, and the City
Most of Weston lives inside private communities with a guard gate and a homeowner association. When rats show up, people are often not sure who should act. Here is how the City of Weston splits it up, and where we fit in.
| Who | What they handle | What that means for rodents |
|---|---|---|
| You, the homeowner | Your house, roof, garage, pool cage and yard | Rats in your attic or walls are yours to fix. Sealing your home is the part that matters most. |
| Your HOA or property manager | Common areas, clubhouse, guardhouse, shared landscaping and walls inside the community | The city says it does not maintain infrastructure or property inside private communities, except most lakes. Report burrows or rat activity in common areas to your HOA. |
| City of Weston, Public Works | Most lakes inside private communities, except a few that are privately owned | Questions about a lake bank behind your home go to Public Works at 954-385-2600. |
| City of Weston, Code Enforcement | Upkeep and appearance of homes and businesses | For a neglected property near you, call 954-385-0500 or email codeenforcement@westonfl.org. |
| Florida Rodent Control Pros | Inspection, exclusion, trapping, cleanup and follow-up | We can work for you, your HOA or both, and we document every opening with photos you can share with the board. |
Source: City of Weston, Frequent Code Inquiries and Code Enforcement Contact Us pages (westonfl.org). Code Enforcement field officers work Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Everglades next door
The Westernmost City in Broward, and What Comes With It
Weston is the westernmost city in Broward County. I-75 runs along its east side and turns west as Alligator Alley along the north side, and US 27 runs through the western fringe. Past that, it is marsh. The city says it borders thousands of acres of wetland preserves, and residents see wildlife in their own backyards.
62in
Rain a year
Weston gets about 62 inches, mostly June to September. Wet months push Norway rats out of flooded burrows and toward slabs and garages.
1.5sq mi
Of water
Lakes and canals wind through almost every community. Soft banks are easy digging for Norway rats.
5-8
Pups per litter
Roof rats have 4 or 5 litters a year in Florida, with peaks in spring and fall.
150yd
Nightly range
A roof rat will travel this far for food, so a nest 2 yards over can still be your problem.
Source: Wikipedia, Weston, Florida (location, roads, climate, water area); City of Weston, Wildlife page; UF/IFAS Extension, Roof Rats publication UW120.
Rat, raccoon or iguana?
Weston Has a Long Wildlife List. Here Is How Rats Stand Out.
The City of Weston lists alligators, bears, cane toads, coyotes, deer, herons, iguanas, raccoons, snakes and Argentine black and white tegus as wildlife residents may see. So a noise in the attic or a hole by the patio is not always a rat.
Rats are small, quiet and busy at night. They leave droppings, greasy rub marks and chewed wires. Raccoons are heavy and loud and tear open soffits. Iguanas and tegus are out in the daytime and dig larger holes in banks and under slabs.
The city notes that it only handles nuisance alligators through the state program, and that other animals must be removed by a private vendor. For rats and mice, that is us.
Seeing animals in a canal, lake or preserve area? The city says to report injured or nuisance wildlife to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Signs that point to rats
- Quick scratching in the ceiling a few hours after dark
- Black, pointed droppings about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long
- Citrus or mango with a round hole the size of a quarter, hollowed out
- Dark smears along beams, pipes and the top of walls
- Chewed AC line insulation, irrigation tubing or wiring
- Fresh burrows with smooth edges along a lake bank or under a slab
Source: City of Weston, Wildlife and Frequent Code Inquiries pages; UF/IFAS Extension UW120 (droppings, hollowed fruit, rub marks).
Services available in Weston
Rat and Mouse Removal Services in Weston
Most Weston jobs combine a few of these: an inspection, sealing, trapping and cleanup, done in a way that fits your HOA’s rules. Choose a service to learn more, or call and we will tell you what your property needs.
Residential Rodent ControlAttic and lakefront home rat removal for Weston, from tile-roofed homes in Weston Hills to newer construction near Bonaventure.Learn More →
Commercial Rodent ControlScheduled service with written visit logs for shops and restaurants at Weston Town Center, and medical offices near Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.Learn More →
Rodent RemovalTraps placed on the paths rats use along fence lines and lake banks, checked on return visits until the 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 roof-to-wall seams, tile roof edges, screened patio frames and garage corners 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 tree trimming advice for Weston homes.Learn More →
Palms and pickup day
Palm Fronds, Carts and the Rats That Love Them
UF/IFAS says roof rats nest in the skirts of old fronds on palm trees. Weston has palms on almost every street, so trimming them and getting the fronds out quickly matters. These Republic Services rules for Weston help with that.
Fronds
Big fronds go out once a week
Palm fronds too big for the cart can sit on the ground next to it, but only on the first collection day of the week. A pile that waits days by the garage is a nest site.
Carts
Everything inside, lid shut
Garbage left outside or on top of the cart is not picked up. Use the city’s 96 gallon cart and do not overfill it, so the lid closes all the way.
Timing
Out before 7 a.m.
Carts must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your day. Garbage is picked up twice a week, so food waste never needs to sit for long.
Contractors
Your landscaper hauls it
Yard waste from a lawn service or landscape contractor does not go in your cart. The contractor must take it away, so check that they do.
Bulk
Big cleanouts
Bulk items go out with the quarterly residential pickup. For a large load sooner, special bulk pickup is available for a fee through Republic Services at 954-583-1830.
Broken cart
Replace it
A cracked cart or a lid that will not close lets rats in. Republic Services replaces a broken city cart at no charge.
Source: City of Weston, Garbage Service page (westonfl.org); UF/IFAS Extension, Roof Rats publication UW120 (palm frond nests).
Where we look first
Weston Homes Age Differently, and So Do Their Weak Spots
Weston was built in stages over more than 20 years, so a home in one of the first communities and a newer home a few miles west do not fail in the same places. These are the patterns we see in the homes we inspect.
Earlier communities
Bonaventure, Country Isles, Windmill Ranch
Bonaventure is its own development district and joined Weston in 1997. Country Isles and Windmill Ranch got the first Weston homes in 1984. Many homes here are on lakes or golf courses with mature trees.
- Worn soffit vents and fascia boards at the roof edge
- Gaps where the roof meets a 2 story wall
- Old AC line and dryer vent openings that were never sealed
- Big palms and ficus hedges touching the roof
Later communities
Homes farther west, near the preserves
Newer stucco homes with concrete tile roofs sit closer to the Everglades edge, with lake lots and screened pools common.
- Open gaps under the first row of roof tiles
- Garage door corners and worn bottom seals
- Torn screen at the base of the pool enclosure
- Norway rat burrows along lake banks behind the yard
Source: Wikipedia, Weston, Florida (Bonaventure vote in 1997, first homes 1984). Entry point patterns are from the properties we inspect. UF/IFAS says rats fit through 1/2 inch and mice through 1/4 inch.
From the guardhouse to the last check
What a Rat Removal Job in Weston Looks Like
Most homes are done in about 2 to 3 weeks. A large attic, a big colony or a clubhouse can take longer. Here is the usual order.
- Before we arrive
Gate access
Add us to your guest list at the guardhouse or app, so we are not held at the gate on each visit.
- Day 1
Inspect and price
Roof, tile edges, attic, garage, pool cage and lake side of the yard. You get photos, a plan and a price before anything starts.
- Day 1 to 2
Seal with metal
Gaps closed with sheet metal, 1/4 inch hardware cloth or concrete. Never spray foam alone, since rats chew through it.
- Week 1 to 2
Trap and check
Snap traps on the paths rats use, checked on return visits. Any outdoor bait stays in locked, tamper-resistant stations.
- Week 2 to 3
Clean and confirm
Droppings and nesting removed the CDC way, then a final look for new activity before we close the job.
Weston businesses
Commercial Rodent Control in Weston, From Town Center to Corporate Offices
Weston Town Center covers 32 acres at Royal Palm and Bonaventure Boulevards, with restaurants and shops around a lakeside park. Restaurants next to water and landscaping see roof rats from the trees and Norway rats near dumpster pads.
Weston is also home to offices for companies like UKG, DHL, Marriott International and Cleveland Clinic. Office buildings have break rooms, drop ceilings and cable runs where mice do real damage.
Our commercial rodent control runs on a schedule, with a written log after every visit that you can show a health inspector or property manager.
Built for Weston businesses and HOAs
- Numbered, locked bait stations along the building and dumpster pad
- Door sweeps and seals on back and loading doors
- Checks above ceiling tiles and at utility entries
- Clubhouse, guardhouse and pool building programs for HOAs
- Photo reports for boards and property managers
Source: Wikipedia, Weston, Florida (Town Center size and location, major employers).
Common mistakes we see in Weston
- Poison in the attic. Rats die in the walls, and the smell can last for weeks.
- Ultrasonic plug-ins. UF/IFAS says there is no evidence they work on rats.
- Waiting for the HOA. Common areas help, but rats in your attic got in through your house.
- Foam in the gaps. It looks sealed, but rats chew through it in a night.
- Sweeping up droppings. It puts dust from dried urine and droppings in the air.
What actually works
- Sealing every gap with metal, mesh or concrete, starting at the roof edge.
- Trimming old palm fronds and keeping trees and hedges off the roof.
- Picking up fallen fruit, pet food and bird seed every evening.
- Checking that your landscaper hauls away clippings and fronds.
- Cleaning droppings the CDC way: air out 30 minutes, soak with 1 part bleach to 9 parts water, wait 5 minutes, wipe with paper towels.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension UW120; CDC, How to Clean Up After Rodents. Pest control companies in Florida must be licensed by FDACS under Chapter 482, Florida Statutes.
Primary Weston response zone
Weston service coverage
Is your ZIP on the route?
Weston covers 4 ZIP codes across Indian Trace and Bonaventure. Call if you do not see yours.
33326333273333133332
Areas we serve
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Weston Hills · The Ridges · Bonaventure · Windmill Reserve · Saddle Club · Weston Town Center · Sector 5
Weston rodent questions
What Weston Homeowners and HOAs Ask Us
From gate access to lake banks, these are the questions we hear most in Weston. Call if yours is not here.
Call (561) 562-7607 →Yes. Just add us to your guest list at the guardhouse or in your community’s app before the visit. That keeps every return visit quick.
Small holes with fresh dirt and smooth, worn edges often belong to Norway rats. Much larger holes can be iguanas or tegus. The City of Weston maintains most lakes in private communities, so you can call Public Works at 954-385-2600 about the bank itself. We handle the rats.
It means more wildlife of all kinds, and more water and cover for rodents. Weston’s whole western edge borders the Everglades. A well sealed house stays rat free even next to a preserve, which is why we start with the roof edge and the ground level gaps.
They can. UF/IFAS says roof rats nest in the skirts of old palm fronds. Keep palms trimmed, keep fronds and branches off the roof, and put cut fronds out on your first collection day of the week.
City of Weston Code Enforcement handles the upkeep of homes and businesses. Call 954-385-0500 or email codeenforcement@westonfl.org. The city notes that emails are public records in Florida, so call if you want to keep your address private. In a gated community, tell your HOA as well.
No. Inside we use sealing and traps placed where kids and pets cannot reach them, so a rat does not die in a wall. Any outdoor bait goes in locked, tamper-resistant stations.
Yes. We set up scheduled service for clubhouses, guardhouses, restaurants and offices, with numbered bait stations outside, door sealing and a written log after each visit. See our commercial rodent control page for more.
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Rats in Your Weston Home or Business?
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