Roof Rats
The rat in a Southwest Florida attic is almost always a roof rat. We find how they get in, let them out, and seal it for good.
Rat exclusion: Roof Rats
Lifetime warranty · Roof rat exclusion · SW Florida
Roof rats getting in? Seal Em Out, for good.
No poisons. No temporary fixes. Roof rats (also called fruit rats or palm rats) get in through small gaps. We find every one and seal it with commercial-grade materials. One job, done right.
See your roof from above, freeType your address and spot the ways in.Poison-free, alwaysSafe for families, pets and owls
25+ yearsSealing rodents out since 2001
Lifetime warrantyNew roof or storm damage? Tell us and it's covered.
Remote satellite quotesPriced by the linear foot
What homeowners say
58 five-star reviews, 5.0 on Google
How it works
Three steps to a sealed home
Step 1
Send your address
We measure your home by satellite and price by the linear foot, with an exact price up front. Your quote is free.
Step 2
They leave on their own
A one-way exit goes on the main active opening, so roof rats move out and can't come back. No poison, ever.
Step 3
Sealed for good
Every gap is closed with stainless steel and exterior-grade materials, backed by a lifetime warranty, kept active with a yearly inspection.
Services
What we seal out
Bats & Squirrels
Bats in the soffits or squirrels in the roofline. They leave on their own through one-way exits, then we seal every gap so they can't come back.
Bat exclusion: Bats & Squirrels
Woodpecker Damage
Woodpeckers go after foam moldings and trim. We patch the holes with commercial-grade, exterior-rated materials, not foam.
Woodpecker repair: Woodpecker Damage
Garage Door Seals
Roof rats squeeze under worn garage door seals and corners. We repair and harden the seal on any garage door so it's rodent- and pest-proof, a service our founder developed.
Garage door seal repair: Garage Door SealsEvery way in
Every way a roof rat gets in
At night, roof rats climb trees and wires and slip into small gaps along the roofline.
Tap a marker to see a real gap we found on a Southwest Florida job.
Every common entry point is listed below the picture.
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All 8 entry points, as a list
Palms and limbs touching the roof
Palm fronds resting on a tile roof edge: an easy bridge for a roof rat. Branches on the roof give roof rats a bridge, but once the gaps are sealed they can't get in. Just ask while we're up there and we'll happily trim them back: it helps the roof stay healthy and keeps ants and bugs from walking right in.
Gable vents
A worn gable vent is an easy way into the attic. We seal it so air still flows and roof rats stay out.
Roof vents and ridge
Roof rats squeeze under loose vent edges and ridge caps. We seal each one without blocking airflow.
Roof returns and eave gaps
Before: a real Southwest Florida job Where two rooflines meet, there's often an open pocket at the eave. We close each one and match the roofline.
Soffit gaps and vents
Before: a real Southwest Florida job Roof rats slip in where a soffit has sagged or a vent is damaged. We seal every gap, and the attic still breathes.
AC line set and wall penetrations
Before: a real Southwest Florida job The AC line set works like a ladder, and its wall hole is often too big. We seal around the lines.
Plumbing and pipe holes
Pipes and cables often leave open space where they pass through the wall. We close every opening.
Garage door corners and weather seal
Before: a real Southwest Florida job Worn seals and door corners let roof rats into the garage. We repair and harden the seal.
Why sealing works and poison doesn't
Poison doesn't fix the gaps. It kills the rodents that are there today, and the openings that let them in stay open. New rodents follow the same scent trails in to fill the space. That's the vacuum effect, and it's why poison turns into a bill you pay again and again.
Exclusion fixes the cause. Every entry point is found and closed with stainless steel and exterior-grade materials, so nothing gets back in. When trapping is needed, it's indoor traps only, used together with the sealing, never on its own and never outdoors.
We have always been poison-free. That keeps your family, your pets, and the owls and hawks that hunt rodents safe.
Our founder, Paul Trapp, has been sealing rodents out since 2001. In 2005 he opened Connecticut's first mouse-proofing company, and in 2025 he brought the same approach to Southwest Florida. Today some of the largest pest control companies in the country call us for their toughest exclusion jobs.
Pricing
Start with a free quote
Send us your address and we'll put together a free quote. It's often done remotely with satellite mapping, so there's usually no visit needed to get your price.
- Free quote, often done remotely
- Priced by the linear foot, with an exact price up front
- No poison, ever
- Lifetime warranty, renewed each year with a $150 home inspection
Sealed for life. If roof rats get back in, we come back and fix it free. Getting a new roof, a new AC line, or a hole drilled for cable? Let us know within 10 days and we'll rodent-proof it as part of your coverage. A yearly inspection keeps your lifetime warranty active, $150 for homes.
Most homes land between $800 and $1,500 – we'll give you an exact price up front. Larger properties may be higher.
Had Seal Em Out work done through another company? Text us at (239) 946-RATS and we'll keep your warranty going.
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Type your address, look for spots roof rats get in, and compare your home with our rough price guide. Free, takes a minute.
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Areas we serve
Based in Fort Myers Shores, serving Southwest Florida.
Lee County
Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel
Collier County
Naples, Marco Island, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Ave Maria
Charlotte County
Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood
Sarasota County
Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis
