ABC Home & Commercial Services helps Orlando homeowners identify and eliminate rodent infestations during Florida's cooler months when mice and rats seek indoor shelter.
-- Cold snaps don't hit Central Florida very often. But when they do? Homeowners start finding evidence of uninvited guests about a week later. Scratching in the attic. Droppings in the garage that definitely weren't there before. Chew marks in places nobody expected.
Here's the thing—during the cold snap itself, everyone's focused on covering plants and staying comfortable. The rodent problem reveals itself afterward. And by then, mice and rats have already set up shop inside walls, attics, and ceiling spaces.
ABC Home & Commercial Services has watched this pattern repeat across the Orlando area for years. Rodent control calls spike roughly a week after temperatures drop into the fifties. It's predictable. Almost like clockwork.
Central Florida's climate creates a unique situation. Mild winters mean rodent populations thrive outdoors year-round. They're out there in palm trees, under landscaping, nesting in dense vegetation. Doing fine. Then nighttime temperatures dip into the forties or fifties, and suddenly every mouse and rat within range heads for the nearest warm structure. Orlando homes—especially those near mature landscaping or wooded areas—become prime targets.
Most people never actually see a rodent until the population gets big. These animals are nocturnal. They avoid humans like it's their job (because, well, it kind of is). A family of mice can live inside wall voids for weeks without anyone noticing. By the time obvious signs appear, there's usually more than just a couple.
So what should homeowners watch for? Droppings are the clearest indicator. Mouse droppings look like small dark grains of rice. Rat droppings are bigger—about half an inch. Fresh ones appear dark and moist. Old ones turn gray and crumbly.
Gnaw marks are another giveaway. Rodents chew constantly (their teeth never stop growing). Look for tooth marks on food packaging, wood trim, and plastic containers. Electrical wiring too—and that's a genuine fire hazard.
Greasy smudge marks along baseboards? That's from rodent fur as they travel the same paths over and over. Scratching sounds at night? Something's nesting in there.
The health risks go beyond just property damage. Rodents carry hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella. Their droppings contaminate food prep surfaces. None of this is something to ignore.
Prevention comes down to exclusion and sanitation. Seal gaps around foundations, utility penetrations, and rooflines. Mice squeeze through dime-sized holes. Store food in sealed containers—glass or metal, not plastic, which can be chewed through. Don't leave pet food sitting out.
Professional rat exterminator services typically work faster than DIY attempts. Trained technicians know where to look, understand Florida rodent behavior, and can implement actual rodent removal strategies that stick.
ABC Home & Commercial Services brings pest control expertise to the Orlando area backed by QualityPro certification—something only about three percent of pest control companies achieve.
Homeowners who notice signs of rodent activity can schedule an inspection with Orlando pest control specialists at ABC Home & Commercial Services. Content developed in partnership with digital marketing agency ASTOUNDZ.
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