Lakeland · Polk County, FL
Rodent Control in Lakeland, Florida
Gotcha Wildlife Removal provides licensed, humane rodent control for Lakeland homeowners and businesses. Lakeland's mature tree cover and abundance of lakes make it one of the most wildlife-active cities we serve. We're on call 24/7 and typically respond same-day across Polk County.
Why Lakeland homes get rodent control calls
Roof rats and squirrels dominate Lakeland calls, especially in neighborhoods around Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Morton. That's exactly the environment where our rodent control work pays off — we find every entry point, remove the animal humanely, and seal your home so it stays out.
Exclusion first, not poison first
Bait alone leaves dead rats in your walls and never stops the next wave from moving in. Our exclusion-first approach seals the home so rodents can't re-enter, then eliminates the animals already inside.
Where rats hide in Florida homes
Attics, soffits, wall voids, under dishwashers, behind refrigerators, in garage door tracks, and inside dropped ceilings. Roof rats are exceptional climbers and enter through the roofline more often than the ground.
Signs of rodents
Droppings in the pantry or garage, chew marks on food packaging, greasy rub marks along baseboards, scratching in the walls or ceiling at night, or a musky odor. Rodents multiply fast — act early.
Serving Lakeland and surrounding Polk County
Whether you're near the center of Lakeland or on the outskirts of Polk County, our rodent control crews are dispatched from Tampa Bay and cover the whole area. Call 813-638-6017 for a real person, day or night.
Frequently asked questions
How is your service different from a monthly pest company?
Standard pest companies focus on bait rotations. We focus on structural exclusion — sealing the home — so the problem actually ends.
Do you handle attic cleanup?
Yes. We remove contaminated insulation, sanitize the space, and can install fresh insulation to restore R-value.
Need rodent control in Lakeland tonight?
Gotcha Wildlife Removal answers the phone 24/7. Most Lakeland calls get a same-day visit.
Call 813-638-6017