Did You Know?

Did you know…

84% of homes in Florida will experience a pest issue each year.

13% of homes in Florida will be invaded by termites and of those, 22% will be structurally damaged.

The most common pest issues experienced by homeowners are:

Ants – 49%
Spiders – 43%
Flies – 37%
Mosquitoes – 34%
Rats – 30%
Wasps – 29%

This relates to:

8.5 million Florida homes will have a pest infestation each year.
1.3 million Florida homes will be attacked by termites each year.
300,000 Florida homes will receive structural damage from termites each year.

According to industry statistics:

The average cost to treat termite damage is $3,000.
The average cost to repair structural damage caused by termites is $30,000. Termite damage is not covered by homeowners insurance.
The average cost to exterminate a significant rodent infestation is $9,000.
The average cost to exterminate a general household pest (ants, spiders, wasps, etc.) is $600.
A home that has had significant termite damage may have a lower resale value.
A home with a termite protection plan is viewed more favorably for resale; buyers feel protected.
If your neighbor’s neighbor has termites, most likely your home does too (and your neighbor, and their neighbor, and so on). Termites forage up to 300 feet in all directions.
Your DIY pest control neighbor is most likely repelling his insects to his neighbor’s properties by using repellant insecticides or “green” products. His desire to save a few bucks is increasing your exposure.

Protect Your Home From Unwanted Visitors

The cost to protect your home from general household pests, rodents, and termites is typically less than $2/day but nearly half of Florida homeowners do not have a pest/termite control plan in place. This puts everyone at higher risk.

If you are buying a home (existing or new), your due diligence should include a thorough pest, rodent, and termite inspection from the most qualified pest control company you can find. Ask the inspector to provide a firm quotation for general pest and rodent control along with a termite protection plan. If any infestation is present or treatment is needed, ask for a firm quote so you understand the cost to treat/repair the issue. The cost may be much higher than you may have expected.