It may be six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania, but here in Jacksonville, it’s Eastern subterranean termite swarming season!

Are you really getting competitive quotes for your pest control service in Jacksonville, Florida?

Many new home buyers understand that the home they are buying will have a pre-construction, termite treatment included but most do not understand what type of treatment is being provided.

Did you know…

Termite prevention and control contracts are often mistakenly referred to as “termite bonds”. Termite service contracts are actually “trade guarantees” and no different than any other service agreement you might receive from a trade contractor. They are not “bonds” as only a licensed surety company can issue bonds.

According to realtor.com, 28% of new homebuyers over the past year have migrated to Florida from another state. If you are one of them – Welcome to Florida!

Do you know what February in Florida means? It’s the start of termite swarmer season! Termite swarm season is upon us and every year we get panic calls from worried owners. We also hear horror stories of homeowners being ripped off by unscrupulous termite salespeople.

Hint: You won’t find them listed in a Google search for “best pest control company near me”.

If you are charged a fee for a wood destroying organism (WDO) inspection in Florida, the inspector must issue the required Form 13645. Wood destroying organism inspections are regulated under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and inspectors must be licensed. See Chapter 482, FS 482.226.

Formosan subterranean termites are a very real threat to your home or office. The threat is so significant, most people fail to realize Formosan termites are often excluded in the termite contract they have, or they are assuming with a new home purchase.