When it comes to pest control methods in Florida, you’ll find that you have a few options. What these options mainly come down to are prevention, at-home treatment, and professional services.
Where you want to start is with prevention. If you take the right steps, you may be able to avoid pests in the first place. Once you get a few pests, though, you’ll want to consider at-home pest control methods. If you’ve hit the point of a full-blown infestation, you should hire a company like Nationwide Pest Control to remove the pests from your property and ensure they don’t return.
At-Home Treatments
When you first notice a mouse here or a cockroach there, you can start by setting up at-home traps, poison bait, and other forms of at-home treatment. These treatments are relatively inexpensive and can be effective.
Follow the instructions exactly when using these treatment methods. This is especially so for poisons. They can be dangerous to humans and pets, so caution is required. If there are only a few pests that made their way indoors recently, you may catch the issue early on. If you try these at-home methods and are still having pest issues, you’ll want to contact a professional pest control service.
Professional Pest Control
A professional pest control company offers comprehensive services provided by top experts. These pest control specialists use professional equipment and are trained to identify infestations and remove them for good.
Nationwide Pest Control will dispatch a pest control specialist to your commercial or residential property to survey the area. From there, they will take action to destroy the nests of the pests and remove them completely. Finally, they will set up a perimeter to ensure the pests don’t return.
For states like Florida, pests can be an ongoing issue. Because of this, you may want to consider ongoing, preventative pest control services. This will save you on more expensive, one-time treatments for full infestation.
For more information about pest removal and prevention, contact Nationwide Pest Control today.
How Much Does Pest Control in Florida Cost?
If you have an infestation, you may be considering the cost of a pest removal service. Generally, a pest removal service may range between $100-$250, depending on the extent of the infestation and the services that need to be provided. For instance, removing rodents will be a significantly different service than removing termites. Ongoing, preventative services may cost somewhere between $30-$50 a month.
There are a few factors to consider when it comes to the cost of a pest control service. These include the types of pests, square footage of the area, degree of infestation, and more. Nationwide can provide a consultation about what services may be required, and what the estimated costs may be.
Preventing Pests in Florida
When it comes to pest control methods, the best (and cheapest) is prevention. While it’s impossible to ensure a pest will never enter your home or business, there are some actions you can take to reduce the chances of them making their way inside and building a nest.
Below are some of the more common pests you’ll run into in Florida, and how you can prevent them from entering your home or business:
Rodents
Rats and mice are gross. No one likes to see a rodent scurrying across their floor or running on their kitchen counter. Rodents are well-known for spreading diseases and illnesses. On top of that, they can destroy your home, chew through your wires, and eat your food.
Below are a few things that you can do to prevent rodents from making their way into your home:
- Take out the trash regularly.
- Don’t leave food containers out after you are finished eating.
- Clean and vacuum your home regularly.
- Use a garbage disposal.
Cockroaches/Palmetto Bugs
Cockroaches are absolutely disgusting. This is especially so for palmetto bugs (another name for Florida woods cockroaches). These nasty insects spread bacteria and illnesses. They have a tendency to get into food and all over your counters.
Here are a few tips to avoid a cockroach/palmetto bug infestation:
- Check packages before you bring them indoors.
- Inspect the exterior of your home for cockroaches.
- Ensure your basement stays dry.
- Use weather-stripping around your windows and doors.
Mosquitoes
If you live in Florida, you are well-acquainted with mosquitoes. These awful pests buzz around and bite. Their bites are extremely itchy and frustrating. Mosquitoes are known around the world for being spreaders of disease. This makes them especially dangerous to have around your property in large numbers.
To avoid a mosquito infestation, follow these tips:
- Fill in holes around your yard so you don’t end up with standing water.
- Remove standing water from around your house.
- Keep your grass cut short.
- Remove stumps, debris, and overgrown vegetation from your property.
- Turn buckets and containers outside upside down.
Ants
Ants live in colonies. It’s important to keep this in mind when you see a couple of ants scurrying around carrying crumbs to an unknown location. These colonies can grow quickly, so you want to prevent them from growing whenever possible.
Here are some tips to avoid an ant infestation:
- Use weather-stripping around your windows and doors.
- Close off gaps to the outside of your home.
- Rinse off food containers and cans before tossing them out.
- Remove branches and brush from your property.
Wasps/Hornets
Wasps and hornets are dangerous and nasty pests. If you see them buzzing around, there is likely a nest on your property. Contact a professional pest control service to remove them for your own safety. They can be very dangerous.
Termites/Carpenter Ants
Termites and carpenter ants can cause thousands of dollars-worth of damage to your property. As soon as you notice them, contact Nationwide Pest Control. We will expertly remove them and ensure they don’t come back.
Contact Nationwide Today!
For all of your pest control needs, contact Nationwide Pest Control. We’d be happy to discuss our services with you and schedule you for a pest control service.
