Hiring a Licensed Pest Control Company in Florida
Pest control involves pesticides used in and around your home, so it pays to choose a qualified company. Florida regulates the industry, and a few checks go a long way.
Request pest controlState license
Florida licenses pest control businesses through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Ask for the license number and look it up.
Certified operators
Licensed companies have certified operators responsible for the work.
Termite contracts
Read termite contracts carefully: what's covered, what's excluded and how renewals work.
WDO inspections
For home sales, a wood-destroying organism inspection is reported on Florida's official form.
Products and safety
Ask what products will be used and any precautions for children and pets.
Insurance
Ask about liability insurance.
Pricing
Get the price and service frequency in writing.
Reviews
Check reviews and ask neighbors who they use.
Next
See pest control plans.
Questions worth asking
How long has the company served St. Lucie and Martin counties? Will the same technician come each visit? What happens if pests return between scheduled services? Is there an extra charge for callbacks? Clear, written answers to these are a good sign.
Watch out for
Be cautious of door-to-door offers that push you to sign the same day, prices far below everyone else's, or anyone who can't show a Florida license.
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