Hiring Licensed Pest Control in Florida

Licensing

Pest control businesses in Florida must be licensed by FDACS, and technicians work under licensed operators. You can check a license online.

Insurance

Ask whether the company carries liability insurance.

Written agreement

It should list pests covered, visit schedule, price and re-treatment terms.

Termite contracts

For termites, compare the treatment method, warranty and renewal terms.

Ask about the plan

A good company explains what it found and what it will treat.

Red flags

Pressure to sign immediately or prices that seem too good to be true.

Ready?

Send a request. See general pest control.

Check the license

Ask for the company's FDACS business license number and check it before work starts. A licensed company can also tell you which certified operator is responsible for your account.

Termite work in writing

For termite treatments, the contract should say which areas are treated, the product or bait system used, how long protection lasts and what happens if termites return during the warranty.

Compare quotes fairly

When prices differ a lot, check whether each quote covers the same pests, the same number of visits and the same warranty. The cheapest plan often covers less.

Rental properties

If you rent, check your lease and talk to your landlord before hiring anyone; many leases make the owner responsible for termites and rodents.

Keep records

Keep every invoice and service report together. They help if a problem returns or when you sell the house.

Ask about follow-up

Ask whether follow-up visits are included if pests return between scheduled treatments, and how quickly the company responds.

More pest control guides

• Termites in Pensacola: What Homeowners Should Know
• How Do I Keep Roaches Out of My Pensacola Home?
• Mosquitoes After Summer Storms
• Pests After a Hurricane or Big Storm
• Pest Treatments, Pets and Children