South Florida’s warmth, humidity, and constant insect activity make pest control very different from most other parts of the country. While many national or franchise companies offer quarterly treatments as a standardized model, the ideal frequency for homes and businesses here depends on three key factors: climate, construction, and surrounding pressure.

1) Climate: Activity never truly stops

Unlike states with cold seasons that slow down pests, South Florida stays above the activity threshold nearly all year long. This means:

• Ants forage every month
• Palmetto bugs and roaches remain active indoors and outdoors
• Mosquitoes breed whenever standing water and warmth are present
• Termite swarms can occur multiple times per year

Because activity doesn't slow down naturally, gaps between services can allow pests to reestablish footholds quickly.

2) Construction style & building materials

South Florida construction often creates hidden areas that pests can use for nesting or travel:

• Stucco over foam insulation
• Soffit and roofline gaps
• Hollow block (CBS) wall chases
• Slab-on-grade foundations with micro-gaps

Homes may appear sealed from the outside, yet have interior pathways pests use without entering door or window openings.

3) Surrounding environmental pressure

Even a spotless, well-maintained home can experience intrusion if the surrounding environment creates constant pressure.

Neighbor with untreated infestation	High risk
Shared walls / townhomes	High risk
Waterfront / preserve proximity	Medium – high risk
Tropical landscaping touching structure	Medium risk
Nearby construction	Medium – high risk

Recommended service intervals

Single-family residence	Every 6–8 weeks
Townhouse / shared walls	Every 30 days
Lakefront / coastal homes	Every 30 days
Airbnb / rental property	Every 30 days
Commercial food service	Monthly or bi-weekly

Why quarterly service usually fails here

By the time a quarterly appointment arrives, pest activity has typically re-established colonies, trails, or entry points. This leads to callbacks, re-treat cycles, and temporary relief instead of continuous prevention.

Our approach

• Inspection first, not auto-enrollment
• Exterior-focused long-term protection
• Treatment plans based on real risk, not contract quota