About roof rats in Central Florida
Roof rats — not Norway rats — dominate Central Florida. Neighborhoods with fruit trees, palms and mature canopy (College Park, Winter Park, Baldwin Park, Delaney Park) see the heaviest pressure.
How to identify roof rats
- Nighttime scurrying along soffits and beams
- Small (1/2 inch) pointed droppings along runways
- Gnaw marks on wiring and PEX water lines
- Grease trails around entry points
Seasonal activity
Populations peak in fall; interior activity spikes in winter as they seek warmth.
Risks and damage
- Chewed wiring and fire risk
- Contaminated insulation
- Damaged plumbing lines
Where they get in
- Soffit gaps and vents
- Roof vents and ridge caps
- Plumbing and utility penetrations
- Gaps around cable, HVAC and AC line sets
- Garage-door gaps
Our removal and exclusion process
- Complete attic and exterior inspection
- Entry-point mapping with photo documentation
- Sealing of every identified opening
- Rodent trapping where structurally appropriate
- Attic cleanup when needed
Read the full roof rat removal page for details.
How to prevent roof rats from returning
- Seal every opening larger than a quarter
- Trim palm fronds and remove fallen fruit
- Screen plumbing and dryer vents
Roof Rats removal across the Orlando metro
Wildlife Removal Orlando handles roof rats calls throughout Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Clermont and the surrounding Central Florida communities.