Pinellas County Rats and Mice No More!

It’s Coby McConnell here from Coby’s Tentless Termite and Pest Control, and believe me, as long as I’ve been in the pest control business, rats and mice have been a major headache for folks here in Clearwater. You might think of our sunny climate as a human paradise, but for rodents, it’s a five-star resort with a year-round breeding season.

 

The Rodent Problem in Clearwater

 

Why are rodents such a big deal around here? Well, for one, we don’t have real winters to thin out the population. This means they can breed all year, and a small problem can quickly become a full-blown infestation. A single female rat can produce a lot of pups in a year, and those pups can start reproducing in just a few months. It’s an exponential problem.

Our beautiful coastal environment also provides a perfect habitat for these pests. We have an abundance of food sources, from overgrown landscaping to outdoor trash cans and pet food bowls left outside. All the new construction and development in the Tampa Bay area also play a big part. When we tear down old buildings or disturb land for new ones, we’re basically kicking rats and mice out of their homes and forcing them to find a new place to live—and they often find their way into yours.

 

The Dangers of Having Rodents

 

Don’t let their size fool you; rats and mice are much more than just a nuisance. They’re a serious threat to your home and your health.

• Property Damage: Rodents have to constantly gnaw to keep their teeth from growing too long. They’ll chew on anything and everything, including your electrical wires, plumbing pipes, and insulation. I’ve seen homes with thousands of dollars in damage and even increased fire risk from chewed wiring.
• Contamination: These pests leave droppings and urine wherever they go, contaminating food and surfaces in your kitchen, pantry, and attic. Their waste can spread diseases like Salmonella and Hantavirus.
• Health Risks: Rodents can carry and transmit a variety of diseases, and they often bring other pests like fleas, ticks, and mites into your home.
• Peace of Mind: There’s nothing worse than hearing scratching and scurrying in your walls at night. It’s a sound that’ll keep you up, and it’s a clear sign that you have a problem.

 

Our Solution: The Professional Approach

 

When you have a rodent problem, don’t waste time and money on store-bought traps that only catch a few. These are intelligent, adaptable creatures that can learn to avoid traps. Our approach is to:

1. Inspect: We’ll conduct a thorough inspection of your property to find out where they’re getting in and where they’re nesting.