Nozzle Nolen’s analysis of nearly 12,000 call transcripts from Southeast Florida homeowners shows how pest concerns shift—and why homeowners should look beyond the problem getting the most attention today.
Which pests prompt Southeast Florida residents to pick up the phone? The answer changes over time, and those changes can offer useful perspective for homeowners planning preventive maintenance.
Nozzle Nolen’s research covering March 2025 through June 2026 examined nearly 12,000 incoming phone call transcripts from branch offices serving communities from Broward County through Indian River County. The company categorized callers’ pest and service concerns to better understand what people were asking for help with.
Published in July, its Spring & Early Summer Rodent Trends in Southeast Florida report also explores termites, cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes and other concerns. A comparison within the report—June 2026 against March 2026—shows that demand did not move in the same direction for every pest.
More calls overall, but different patterns by pest
Overall incoming call volume rose nearly 48% between March and June 2026. Within that comparison:
– Termite calls increased 47%.
– Cockroach calls increased nearly 45%.
– Mosquito calls doubled.
– Rodent calls declined 16%.
– Ant calls remained nearly unchanged.
These figures describe inquiries to Nozzle Nolen, rather than a census of pest populations or confirmed infestations across Southeast Florida. They show how the company’s mix of calls changed during that period.
For homeowners, the contrast is useful: a busier period for pest-control inquiries does not mean every pest is becoming more prevalent at once.
A quieter period is an opportunity to check your home
The decline in rodent calls provides one example. Fewer inquiries about rats and mice do not establish that a particular property is free of them—or that prevention can wait until noises start overhead.
According to UF/IFAS Extension’s guidance on rodents around the home, roof rats are skilled climbers that use trees and upper portions of buildings. Prevention involves reducing access to food, water and shelter while addressing potential entry points.
For Southeast Florida homeowners, that means looking beyond the room where a pest was last spotted. Fallen fruit, outdoor pet food, overhanging branches and damaged building openings can all deserve attention.
A quieter stretch gives homeowners time to arrange inspections and maintenance before an active problem demands a faster response.
What the earlier findings mean heading into the holidays
The March-to-June comparison is historical context, not a forecast of November pest activity. Its practical value is the reminder that priorities can change while basic prevention remains useful.
As households prepare for visitors, cooking and holiday storage, a few checks can become part of the preparation:
– Review food storage. Keep pantry supplies and pet food in securely closed containers, and clean up spills.
– Check outdoor attractants. Secure trash lids and remove fallen fruit and accumulated yard debris.
– Look for moisture. Address leaks and irrigation problems that leave water around the home.
– Review access points. Check visible door gaps, damaged screens and openings around utilities. Have roofline areas assessed professionally when needed.
– Keep track of recurring signs. Note where and when activity appears so an inspection can focus on the right areas.
These tasks provide a starting point for a property-specific plan. A regional trend report can help frame questions, but the conditions at an individual home should guide the response.
Use trends to ask better questions
When reviewing a pest-control recommendation, homeowners can ask: What evidence was found? Which conditions may be contributing? What maintenance would help? How will follow-up determine whether the approach is working?
Those questions connect an immediate concern with longer-term prevention. They also help distinguish the work needed to address current activity from steps intended to reduce future access.
For residents seeking assistance, Nozzle Nolen’s residential pest-control services provide inspection, treatment and prevention guidance based on the home’s needs.
Nozzle Nolen’s ongoing reporting series offers another resource: a way to follow changes in local inquiries over time while keeping routine prevention on the calendar. Stay tuned for the Fall report coming soon!
