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Rodent Harborage
Florida Department of Health in Manatee County
Environmental Public Health- 941-714-7593
EPH Division - 941-748-0747
DOH-Manatee Main Line -
Mailing Location
410 6th Avenue East
Attn: Environmental Public Health
Bradenton, FL 34208
MapEnvironmental Public Health provides educational materials and recommends control measures for rodents.
The most common rodent pests around Florida homes are:
- House mouse
- Roof rat
- Sewer rat
Rats and mice can carry serious diseases, including:
- Hantavirus
- Leptospirosis
- Plague
- Rat Bite Fever
- Salmonella
- Typhus
Common signs of rodent infestation include:
- Gnawing marks on wood, plastic, metal, pipes and foodstuffs
- Droppings and urine stains in feeding areas
- Dark grease stains from the rat's fur on pipes, wires, shelves and entrance holes
- Tail and footprint marks in dust debris
- Nests
For more information, visit the Flordia Department of Health state website.
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