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Straight answers to the questions Spring Hill homeowners ask most about rats and mice: how to identify them, what to do about odors and droppings, when rodent activity peaks in Florida and which products actually work.
Each guide is written for homes in Spring Hill and the rest of Hernando County, and links to the sources we used, including UF/IFAS Extension, the CDC and the Florida Department of Health. When you are ready for help, see our rodent control services or the areas we cover.
Rats usually get into Florida attics from the roofline. They climb trees, palms, fences, wires and pipes to reach the roof, then enter through gaps at soffits, roof…
Roof rats are slender, dark rats with large ears and a tail longer than the head and body; they climb and nest high in attics and trees. Norway…
Mice are small, with droppings about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, and they tend to stay close to food in kitchens, pantries and garages. Rats are much larger,…
Roof rats nest in palm trees because the skirt of old, dead fronds gives them dry, hidden shelter high off the ground. UF/IFAS Extension lists the skirts of…
A dead rat smell usually comes from a rodent that died in a wall void, attic, crawl space or under an appliance, often after poison bait or a…
Yes, rat and mouse droppings, urine and nesting material can carry germs that cause illness, including bacteria such as Salmonella and Leptospira and, in some rodents, hantavirus. The…
Yes. Rats and mice gnaw constantly because their front teeth never stop growing, and wiring in attics, walls and vehicles is a common target. UF/IFAS Extension notes roof…
For rats and mice inside a home, snap traps are usually the more practical choice: they are fast, inexpensive and do not require you to deal with a…
The evidence says ultrasonic repellers are not a reliable way to get rid of rats or mice. The Federal Trade Commission has warned manufacturers that effectiveness claims must…
In Florida there is no true off-season for rodents, because warm weather lets rats and mice breed year-round. In Spring Hill, activity in homes tends to rise in…
Call and tell us where you are and what you are hearing, seeing or smelling. A local rodent specialist can then set up an inspection of your attic, crawl space, garage and exterior.