Pest advice for Florida homes

Small dark pellets in a cabinet, drawer, or under the sink may be mouse droppings. They show that a rodent has used the area, but

Steel wool can help block mice at a small, suitable gap, but a loose pad is not a lasting repair. Secure it with a compatible

At a glance A rotten odor does not confirm a carcass or its exact location. Use safe inspection and source removal—not blind wall cuts or

At a glance Scratching alone cannot identify mice or measure their population. Record the pattern and inspect accessible areas for physical evidence. Combine safe trapping,

At a glance Droppings, gnaw damage, and nesting material are useful inspection clues. Do not handle pellets or infer population size from sightings. Clean safely,

At a glance: Act promptly with inspection, food reduction, safe control, and coordinated entry repairs—not an overnight elimination promise. What to do today Start by

At a glance: Attic noises are clues, not species confirmation. Safe access, coordinated control, and a separate contamination assessment guide the next steps. What attic

At a glance: Connect roofline entries with physical evidence inside. Safe access and weatherproof repairs matter as much as removal. Why the roofline needs its

At a glance Droppings, gnawing and repeated activity can indicate rats, but no single clue establishes the species or infestation size. Document the evidence, avoid

At a glance House mice are small, adaptable rodents. Identification, protected food storage, durable exclusion and careful monitoring matter more than guessed mouse counts or