Pest Control in Stuart

Stuart at a glance

Stuart is the county seat of Martin County, with 17,425 people (2020), on the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon. It's often listed among the best small towns to visit in the country.

What that means for pests

Downtown Stuart and its older neighborhoods have historic homes and businesses where drywood termites and roaches are common. Restaurants and shops along the river need regular service; see roach control. Restaurants, shops and offices along Osceola Street and the riverwalk need regular service because food businesses attract roaches and rodents.

Riverfront humidity

Homes along the river stay humid, which suits roaches, silverfish and termites. Homes near Sailfish Point and the inlet see more wind and salt, and older wood trim there is often where drywood termites show up first.

The Treasure Coast

In the 18th century, Spanish galleons carrying gold and silver were wrecked off this coast, reportedly in a hurricane, and the recovered treasure gave the region its name. In 1832 the pirate Pedro Gilbert used a sandbar here to lure ships, but the crew of one survived to report him, leading to his capture. With such a long history on the water, Stuart has homes of every age, and many older ones need regular termite checks; see termite treatment.