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Builders, demolition contractors and developers in Palm Beach and Broward County bring us in for a rodent evaluation and treatment before a building comes down, so rats don’t scatter into the neighborhood, and for pest problems found during demolition or remodeling. We work as your trade partner on the schedule of your job and give you written documentation for your file.
When an old building comes down, the rats living in it don’t disappear. They move to the houses and businesses next door, and the neighbors call the town, the builder and the owner. Opening walls and roofs during demolition or remodeling also turns up termites, bees and other pests that stop a crew. Both jobs need a licensed pest control company that shows up when the job is ready.
Who this is for
- Builders and custom home builders
- General contractors and remodelers working on additions and renovations
- Demolition contractors
- Developers and investors with teardown and rebuild projects
- Property owners and architects planning a teardown
- Property managers overseeing a demolition on a managed property
Want help with this at your property?
Call our office, book a complimentary inspection online, or request a call back. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Pre-demolition rodent evaluation and treatment
Why it matters
Rodents nesting in an older structure scatter to neighboring properties once demolition starts. Some local governments, including some island communities, require a rodent evaluation before demolition for exactly this reason. Check with your building department for what your permit needs; we can work to that requirement.
How it works
- Evaluation: we inspect the building and the property for rodent activity, nesting and entry points, including attics, crawl spaces, sheds and dense landscaping like sabal palms.
- Treatment as needed: based on what we find, we treat ahead of the demolition date so the population is reduced before the building comes down.
- Documentation: you get a written report of the evaluation and treatment for your permit file, the owner and the neighbors who ask.
When to call
As soon as a demolition date is likely. Treatment works best when it starts ahead of demolition, not the week of. See more about our commercial rodent control.
Pest problems found during demolition and remodeling
Opening walls and roofs turns up surprises: drywood termite damage, subterranean termite tubes, roof rat nests, bee colonies in walls and soffits, and cockroaches in old plumbing chases. Call us and we’ll inspect and treat so your crew can keep working. Services include termite control, tent fumigation and bee colony treatment.
Working together as trade partners
You keep your customer
You keep the relationship with the owner. We do the licensed pest work for you, report to you, and coordinate with your superintendent or project manager.
Licensed and documented
All work is performed and documented under FDACS Pest Control Business License #JB333443, with a certified operator in all four major Florida pest control categories, including termites.
On your schedule
We work Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Give us your milestones and we’ll schedule visits the day before.
Other trades can see all of our partner models, and landscape companies can join the landscaper partner program. For an overview, see our trade partner programs.
Job sites across our area
We work on job sites across Palm Beach and Broward counties, including Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Lantana, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Related services and reading
- Drywood vs. subterranean termites
- Signs of a rodent problem
- What happens when a neighbor tents for termites
Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties
We serve homes, businesses and communities from Jupiter to Fort Lauderdale, from our base in Lantana. Local pages: Lantana, Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, North Palm Beach, Tequesta, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale. See all 49 service areas.
Builder and contractor FAQ
Is a rodent evaluation required before demolition?
Some local governments require one, especially in some coastal and island communities. Requirements vary by town, so check with your building department. We can perform the evaluation and treatment and document it for your file.
How far ahead of demolition should we schedule rodent work?
As early as you can. Treatment needs time to work before the building comes down, so call as soon as a demolition date is likely.
Do you provide paperwork for the permit file?
Yes. You get a written report of the evaluation and any treatment. Ask your building department what it needs, and tell us so we can include it.
Can you work directly for our company instead of the owner?
Yes. As your trade partner we can work for you, report to you and coordinate with your team, or work directly with the owner if you prefer.
Talk to us about your next job
Tell us the address, the demolition or build schedule and what your permit office asks for. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Prefer an online estimate? We can do your estimate by phone, by text or from photos you send us.
Q and L Pest Management LLC · FDACS Pest Control Business License #JB333443 · Inspect first. Treat smart.