Roof rats using a satellite-dish penetration
Client heard scampering in the master closet ceiling. Old dish penetration on the back roof was open to attic. Sealed with hardware and roof-grade sealant, six traps set. Activity zero at day 12.
Orange Park's older wood-frame homes and mature landscaping hide the two things roof rats love most: overhanging branches and unscreened plumbing chases.
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The 32073 zip north of Kingsley Avenue produces steady roof rat, raccoon, and occasional bat calls. Older 1970s–1990s construction means gable vents, dryer terminations, and utility penetrations are often the primary entry points.
Every Orange Park job starts with an exterior perimeter walk, roof-line inspection, and attic verification before any trap or hardware goes in. That prevents the classic mistake of baiting for rats while a raccoon is quietly using the same run.
We also handle bat exclusion under Florida's April 15–August 15 maternity window rules — inspection and plan any time, exclusion strictly outside the window.
Roof rats peak October–February. Bat maternity April 15–August 15 (exclusion prohibited by FWC during that window).
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Client heard scampering in the master closet ceiling. Old dish penetration on the back roof was open to attic. Sealed with hardware and roof-grade sealant, six traps set. Activity zero at day 12.
Contained the bat under a plastic container per CDC protocol, coordinated with Clay County health for testing since the bat was found while occupant slept. Exclusion plan scheduled for late August after maternity window closes.
Loud chittering echoing into the fireplace. Never smoked her out — installed reunion box, mother relocated kits over two nights. Chimney capped with stainless mesh, warranty issued.
“The bat situation happened in the middle of the night and Simone talked me through containment on the phone before she got here. Total pro.”
Written quote before any work. No trip charges in Orange Park.
Most Orange Park rat jobs run $495–$1,300 depending on the number of entry points and whether attic decontamination is needed. Written quote before we start.
No — Florida FWC prohibits bat exclusion April 15 through August 15 to protect nursing pups. We can inspect and plan any time, and handle single indoor bats safely, but the exclusion itself waits until August 16.
Yes. FWC nuisance wildlife trapper licenses are state-issued and cover all Clay County work. Insurance certificate provided on request.
Only as a supporting tool with tamper-resistant exterior stations — never as a primary method, and never loose in an attic. Exclusion is the actual fix.
Brandon spec'd stainless spike + a small net section over the loading bay. Six months in, zero birds, zero mess. Wish we'd called them first instead of second.
Diego was patient with my questions and pet-safe about every product. Baited out, dusted voids, followed up at two weeks. Clean kitchen for the first time in a year.
Luis found the entry point in 15 minutes — a chewed gable vent I'd missed for a year. Exclusion mesh, one-way door, follow-up visit. Straightforward pricing, no upsell.
Trevor explained the whole maternity-season timeline and didn't try to rush the exclusion. Waited until pups could fly, sealed the ridge cap, guano cleanup was thorough. Have not heard a scratch in the attic since.
Two other companies just kept setting traps. Aaron actually sealed the sill plate and dryer vent — root cause. Traps stayed empty after the third week. Should've called them first.
Ryan didn't just bait. He mapped the burrows, sealed the foundation gaps behind the trash cans, and coordinated with the alderman's rat abatement. Three months clean. Very Chicago-savvy.
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