Norway Rat Control in Miami, FL

Why Us?

Timely- No more hanging around all day wondering when the pest control service will show up. We’ll provide you with a 2 hr time window and if we don’t show up within that range, we’ll credit you $25.

Pet & Kid-Friendly- We use the safest products and treatment methods available for Norway rat control. Our precise 30-point protection program effectively targets ants while remaining kid and pet-friendly. 

Effective- We not only get rid of your existing Norway rat problem but also take steps to ensure these rats don't come back in the future. Customers have been so impressed with our work that 88% would recommend us to a friend.

3 Easy Steps for Peace of Mind

Schedule- Book your initial Norway rat control appointment today. We will contact you once we’re on our way, then knock on your door when we arrive.

Treat- We quickly eliminate existing Norway rats with strategic traps. We then use a combination of materials to seal entry points and add bait stations.

Follow-Up- After completing the treatment, we will return 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) to check the traps.

FAQ

How can I prevent Norway rats?

• Work on rodent-proofing the outside of your home, sealing any gaps you find. Norway rats can fit through spaces the diameter of a quarter.
• Trim back tree branches from your home’s roof and overgrown shrubbery from your exterior walls.
• Limit hiding spots in your home by removing excess clutter and keeping storage areas organized.
• Protect your home from becoming a place where Norway rats forage for food. Regularly remove the trash, wash dishes, vacuum, and limit eating to the kitchen and dining room.
• Store your pet’s food in metal or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids.
• Outside, store your trash in sealed containers with locking lids. Place trash cans away from the outside of your home. Make sure to empty outdoor trash cans weekly.

What time of year are Norway rats most common in Miami?

Rat season peaks in Miami between September and March, but you can find Norway rats in your home throughout the year.

What’s the difference between a roof rat and a Norway rat?

Though equally frightening, Norway rats and roof rats are relatively easy to differentiate. 

• Norway rats: Norway rats are typically brown with an off-white underbelly. Norway rats have a dense body, a blunt nose, small ears, and protruding black eyes. Including the tail, adult Norway rats measure between 15 and 17 inches long.
• Roof rat: roof rats have smaller, slimmer builds than Norway rats and have exceptional climbing abilities. Their bodies are covered in dark, smooth fur, and their scaly, hairless tail is longer than their body and head combined. Including their tail, these rats grow to between 12 and 14 inches.

Do I need to prepare my home for Norway rat control services?

Ensure Native has:

• Access to the attic
• An unobstructed route to reach crawl spaces (without any obstacles like toys or furniture)
• Unobstructed, level ground for reaching the roof

Are Norway rats dangerous?

Norway rats harbor fleas, ticks, and other parasites that spread diseases to people and their pets. As they enter yards and homes, they introduce parasites that create their own set of problems and worries. When living outside and foraging for food, Norway rats can’t help but pick up a variety of bacteria, pathogens, and viruses on their bodies and legs.

After finding their way inside your building, they will contaminate food and surfaces with not only bacteria and pathogens, but also saliva and excrement. Norway rats spread things like hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella.

As if those reasons aren’t bad enough, Norway rats can also use their strong jaws and sharp front incisors to cause damage to structural elements (wire, pipes, cables) and personal property (furniture, cabinets, boxes, food containers). 

This means Norway rats can cause electrical fires and also damage and contaminate attic insulation.