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Orange County, FL Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State Law
FL Chapter 482
Licensing
FDACS required
Termite Protection
FL Building Code 1816
Mosquito Control
Orange County Division
Fine
250 per day nuisance

Summary

Orange County follows FL Chapter 482 (Structural Pest Control Act) administered by FDACS. Termite protection required for all new construction per FL Building Code 1816. Subterranean termites and Formosan termites are major concerns in central Florida.

City-specific rules exist: Apopka, and Orlando have their own rodent control rules that differ from Orange County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

The landlord at all times during the tenancy shall: (a) Comply with the requirements of applicable building, housing, and health codes; or (b) Where there are no applicable building, housing, or health codes, maintain the roofs, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls, foundations, and all other structural components in good repair and capable of resisting normal forces and loads and the plumbing in reasonable working condition. The landlord, at commencement of the tenancy, must ensure that screens are installed in a reasonable condition. Thereafter, the landlord must repair damage to screens once annually, when necessary, until termination of the rental agreement.

Source: Orange County Mosquito ControlView official code

Full Breakdown

All structural pest control operators must be licensed by FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). FL Building Code 1816 requires soil treatment or approved alternative termite protection for new construction. Orange County Code Chapter 15 addresses rodent harborage and mosquito breeding as public nuisances. Orange County Mosquito Control Division conducts countywide spraying (critical due to Zika, West Nile, EEE risks in FL). Standing water violations cited under nuisance code.

Violations & Fines

Unlicensed pest control: FDACS fines up to 5,000 dollars. Nuisance harborage: county code violation, 250 dollars per day. Failure to correct: lien on property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is termite treatment required for new homes?
Yes. FL Building Code 1816 requires soil treatment or approved barrier for all new construction in Orange County.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Orange County

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