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Our office provides information and advice to homeowners who have rodent infestations in their homes and on their property. An onsite assessment is conducted, educational material provided and control measures recommended. Where conditions indicate it will be helpful, bait is provided.

The most common rodent pests around Florida homes are:

House mouse
House Mouse

roof rat

Roof Rat or Fruit Rat

Longer tail, more slender body than Norway rat,  larger ears, color varies.  Excellent climber.

Norway rat

Norway Rat or Sewer Rat 

Shorter tail, heavier body, smaller ears, color varies.  Mostly a ground dweller.

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