Welcome! The Villages Rodent Exterminator is a full-service rodent control company specializing in the permanent removal of mice and rats in The Villages, 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:

The Villages's Best Rodent Removal: Although many changes have taken place in the world, there are some problems which just don't seem to go away no matter how you change your residence's structure. In fact, the rats are generally recognized as one of the smallest but most troublesome pests that any household or organization could have, being trumped only by insects. The troubles they create often affect others in a number of ways, and if not taken care of quickly and effectively, their liking for destruction will usually become a major issue for not only businesses but households as well. And that's where we come in. We rose from a small team to being one of the best companies in our field that aimed to give our customers the best possible service. For this purpose, we have been striving to improve our instruments and abilities to solve any circumstance that may be easy or complicated effectively with our hardworking team who do their best in any situation they encounter no matter if the scale of the infestation is low or high. Even though we may have an amazing team who are eager to show off their abilities, we temper that power with responsibility and will always do our best to cater to our customers' demands and desires so that they remain happy and well-served. For this reason, our customer support is always willing to listen to any issues which may have cropped up while providing solutions that will satisfy all parties.

We Florida's top experts in rodent control. We are not a typical The Villages 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 The Villages 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

The Villages Rodent Removal Tip:

Can a rat have rabies?
Being bitten by a rat is a traumatic experience. First, there's the initial pain and shock. Next, there are concerns regarding bacterial infections, such as rat-bite fever. But worst of all is the worry about contracting rabies. 

However, rabies concerns extend beyond being bitten. If rats have rabies, then, theoretically they could pass the disease onto pets. These pets could spread the disease to you, creating two possible methods of contraction.

Before we delve into the intricacies of rats and rabies, let's cover the basics of this terrifying disease.

What is rabies?
According to the CDC, rabies is a preventable viral disease caused by the rabies virus. This virus is part of a group of lyssaviruses, which affect the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). 

Typically, rabies is spread through bites. Following a bite, early symptoms include fever and tingling at the exposure site. Next, the symptoms begin to progress. People suffer from violent movements, fear of water, confusion, loss of consciousness, and uncontrolled excitement. The appearance of symptoms almost always heralds death. 

From the time of contracting the disease, it takes around three months before symptoms appear. However, in some cases, it can take as little as a week. 

Dogs are the most common vector of the virus for humans. With more than 99% of rabies cases worldwide being caused by a dog bite. Bats are also a common source of the virus.

Rabies and rats
Despite rarely being infected with the disease, small rodents cannot transmit the rabies virus to humans. The most common carriers of rabies in the United States are raccoons, foxes, skunks, bats, and coyotes. Occasionally, rodents such as rats, mice, and squirrels will become infected with rabies; however, such instances are vanishingly rare. 

Therefore, if bitten by a rat, you will not typically be given a rabies shot. Nevertheless, if the bite sight does become inflamed, you should seek medical treatment for a possible infection.

Dry bite theory
One of the theorized reasons why rats don't transfer rabies to humans is the so-called dry bite theory. It states that because rats have a dry bite, they cannot transmit the virus through their saliva. In other animals, this is the most common method of transmission.

What happens when rats get rabies?
On the rare occasion a rat contracts rabies, the disease's progression depends on the rat's size and the viral dose that it received. Bigger rats usually experience a slower progression. However, on average, the disease will take around two weeks to incubate. After this period, the rats will inevitably die. 

Given this timeline, most rats do not live long enough to infect humans after being infected themselves. And considering the rarity of a rat being bitten by a rabid animal and surviving, the risk is minimal.

What animals should you be aware of?
At present, in the United States, 83 out of 100 reported cases of rabies are from wild animals. The most common wild animal with rabies is the raccoon. However, bats are the most common source of infection for humans. If you get bitten by a bat, seek immediate medical help—other animals to be aware of include cows, horses, skunks, coyotes, and foxes. 

If you are concerned about rabies, you can get your pets vaccinated for the disease, reducing your infection risk. Ask your vet on your next visit.

Conclusion
The risk of rats contracting rabies is tiny; the risk they pass the virus onto you is even smaller. Therefore, the CDC does not consider rats to be a significant risk of infection to people. 


We service nearby towns such as Leesburg, Tavares, Mount Dora, Belleview, Summerfield. Ocklawaha, Oxford, Lady Lake, Fruitland Park, Oxford, Wildwood, Adamsville, Coleman, Okahumpka.