RAT REMOVAL IN PASCO COUNTY
Rat Removal in Pasco County, FL
Scratching in a Pasco attic at night, or chewed fruit under the orange tree? We find where rats get in, seal it and trap the ones left inside. Call (844) 264-6254.
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Who takes care of rats in a Pasco County house?
A private wildlife company. Pasco County doesn't pick up household trash; homes sign up with a licensed hauler or haul it themselves. For rats in a Pasco attic, wall or garage, Pro Wildlife Removal finds the gaps they use, seals them and traps the rats still inside. Call (844) 264-6254.
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- Feed in rat-proof bins
- Roof rats love citrus
Rats in Pasco County
Rats in Pasco, from the Gulf coast to the citrus groves
Pasco runs from Gulf shoreline to citrus country, and rats do well in both. These local rules and facts shape a rat job here.
Your hauler, not the county
Pasco County says it does not pick up trash: you must sign up with a licensed hauler for curbside service, offered twice a week. Florida DOH says Norway rats nest wherever food, water and shelter are present, garbage dumps included, so a missed pickup is worth a call to your hauler.
Bags waiting for a trip
Homes without a hauler may haul up to 8 bags of household garbage a day, free, to the West Pasco Resource Recovery Facility or the East Pasco Transfer Station. Bags that sit by the garage until the next trip are an easy rat meal.
Hen feed must be rat-proof
Pasco's backyard hen ordinance, adopted in November 2025, lets homeowners in most residential zoning districts keep up to four hens. It requires all feed to be kept in rodent- and predator-proof containers and coops to be kept up so rodents don't move in.
No junk piles in the yard
County code bars using a yard to store junk, appliances or other nuisance items, or as a garbage dump. Those piles are exactly what Florida DOH tells homeowners to get rid of to control rodents.
A Gulf coast county
Florida DEP counts 20 miles of Pasco shoreline. UF/IFAS says Norway rats in Florida live along sea coasts and canals, and Florida DOH says they burrow beneath concrete slabs and in garbage dumps.
Citrus season is rat season
DEP describes Pasco as known for its citrus groves. UF/IFAS has said roof-rat damage to fruit, hollowed-out citrus, shows up from September through March, as the fruit ripens.
Who to call
Pasco contacts for trash, junk piles and rats indoors
Who handles what when rats are the problem in Pasco, from the county's own pages.
Trash and missed pickups
Your own hauler. For county drop-off sites and questions, Pasco County Solid Waste: 727-847-2411.
Junk piles and overgrown lots
Pasco Customer Service, 727-847-2411, to file a code compliance complaint.
Rats in your home
A private company. Call us at (844) 264-6254.
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Steve was absolutely fantastic! When two rats found their way into our attic, he responded promptly and efficiently. He not only removed them but also secured the area to prevent any future intrusions. On top of that, he thoroughly cleaned up afterward. Thank you so much for your exceptional service!
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Pro Wildlife Removal got rid of the rats making a home under my house. Chris was was professional and courteous. He addressed my concerns. He was proactive in problem solving. Chris is an asset to Pro Wildlife Removal.
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FAQ
Rat questions in Pasco County
Does Pasco County pick up my trash?
No. Pasco's garbage page says the county doesn't pick up trash. You must sign up with a licensed hauler for curbside service, offered twice a week, with recycling once a week.
I keep backyard hens in Pasco. How do I avoid rats?
Do what the county's hen ordinance already requires: store all feed in rodent-proof containers and keep the coop clean. Florida DOH adds that pet food and grain belong in galvanized cans with tight-fitting lids.
Why do I see rats in my orange tree?
That's usually a roof rat. Florida DOH says roof rats are known for hollowing out citrus fruit in trees or on the ground, and UF/IFAS says rats use limbs that touch or overhang a house as a highway inside. Trimming limbs back from the house helps.
Can I report a neighbor's junk pile in Pasco?
Yes, through Customer Service at 727-847-2411. Pasco requires your name and address, and for overgrown lots only owners or occupants of land next to the parcel can file.
Can a Pasco County rat inspection happen the day I call?
Same-day appointments for rats are often available in Pasco County. Call (844) 264-6254.
Rats in your Pasco County home?
Rats in a Pasco home, on the coast or in citrus country? Call (844) 264-6254.
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