Welcome! Tallahassee Rodent Exterminator is a full-service rodent control company specializing in the permanent removal of mice and rats in Tallahassee, FL. Whether you have a problem with mice in your attic, rats in your walls, or rodents scratching in your house, we can solve it! The key to PERMANENT rodent control lies in our inspection and preventative work - we seal the rats and mice out of your house forever, and we trap and remove them. We do not use poison! We answer our phone 24/7, and can schedule a same-day or next day appointment. Some of the services we offer include:

Tallahassee's Best Rodent Removal: When people think about pest problems at their home or workplace, they usually think of either insects or rats which are a natural yet frustrating problem. Rats can be harmful not only in terms of the physical destruction they bring but also the diseases they may carry and spread. For this reason, it is better to take care of a rat infestation as quickly and efficiently as possible and our rat killing company would be right up your alley for this job. Our business has slowly bloomed due to our effective and earnest ways to provide our customers with a first-rate service to take care of their troubles no matter if the job was an easy one or a difficult one. Our place as one of the top service providers in this industry is not only due to our skill in taking care of rats though, it is also because we wish to give our customers a comfortable experience which will leave them pleasantly satisfied. That is where our great team comes in. With their proficient skills and knowledge about rats, they are sure to tackle any situation in a proficient manner while also providing great support for the concerns and desires of our customers as they do their job. Thus, one could say that our desire is to not only find a path which leads to a marked growth in our skills as a business but also greater customer satisfaction which will leave everyone happy with each job done.

We Florida's top experts in rodent control. We are not a typical Tallahassee rat removal or pest control company. We don't treat rats or mice like insects, because they are not - they are mammals! You can't just use poison to get rid of them, like you can with insects. Unlike most Tallahassee pest control, we focus on complete and permanent solutions. We don't just use poison every month. We solve your rodent problem forever, by following these steps:

• Inspect the entire house, ground to roof, and the attic
• Seal shut all entry areas, no matter how small, with steel
• Set a dozen or more rat or mouse traps in the house and attic
• Remove all rodents as they are caught and monitor for activity
• Once there is no more activity and no more caught, we're done
• When necessary, we clean rodent droppings, replace insulation, and repair chewed electric wires

Tallahassee Rodent Removal Tip:

Are rats able to swim or do they drown?
Think of the sheer range of habitats in which you can find rats living - down burrows in your garden, up in the attic, and amongst boxes in garages and sheds. But there's one place that we often picture: sewers. Brimming with water from drains and toilets, it's essentially a semi-aquatic environment. Yet, rats thrive here.

It might not be what you expect, but rats are excellent swimmers. At least, some species are.

In fact, rats have been recorded swimming up to half a mile in open water. Considering their size, that's a phenomenal feat. So, they might prefer dry land, but that doesn't mean they can't survive a dip into the water.

Can all rats swim?
Certain species of rats are less capable swimmers. It also depends on the temperament of the individual rat. Like people, rats have different abilities, making some better swimmers than others.

It all largely depends on need. Rats that thrive in the desert are likely to be less water-adaptable than rats that thrive in big cities or near bodies of water

Where do rats swim?
Being wild animals, rats are always on the hunt for food. It's often what sends them down into the sewers. Vast amounts of food waste are flushed down the drain into sewers, presenting a feast for the rats that live down there. Nor do the rats mind the large volumes of liquid.

Amazingly, rats can tread water for days at a time. In some rare cases, they've managed to stay afloat for three to four days. Then if they sniff out food, they'll swim that half a mile to get there. However, if they are forced to tread water for long periods or become wholly submerged, they will eventually drown. 

But rats can even swim underwater, holding their breath for up to 3 minutes. That means they find no problem swimming up water pipes, if necessary.

Rats and pipes
Increasingly rats are swimming out of toilets in search of food. Rats have a very low tolerance for hunger. So, if they sense food, they will go hunting. That's led to thousands of cases of rats appearing where they're least wanted. 

Being a significant carrier of diseases, this poses serious health consequences. Suppose a rat gets into your bathroom or home. In that case, it will likely have contaminated your water system and the immediate area. 

If you spot a rat appear in your toilet bowl, feel free to flush. It probably won't stop the rat entirely, but it will give you time to think. You might consider pouring bleach down. This will kill the rat, but it will also block your pipes requiring a plumber. Meanwhile, pouring poison down will contaminate the local area, killing off wildlife and local pets. 

Ideally, you'd contact a local professional, who could snare the rat and either dispose of it or release it far away. But if you do hear of rat-infested sewers in your neighborhood, consider a one-way valve for your sewer. It allows sewage out but no rats in.

Conclusion
Rats are incredible swimmers, capable of covering vast distances. They can even hold their breath underwater for three minutes and tread water for days. Therefore, drowning a rat is easier said than done. For homeowners, this all has severe consequences for piping. It is essential to know what not to do if a rat is discovered in your piping. Don't pour poison or bleach down the drain. It can block pipes or lead to the rat chewing through plastic piping. Instead, contact a professional as soon as possible. 


We service nearby towns such as College Town, Woodland Drivers, Killearn Estates, Betton Hills, Leon Arms, Blairstone Forest, Apalachee Ridge Estates, Magnolia Heights, Maclay Hammock, Hartsfield Woods, Buckwood, Melody Hills.