Coral Gables, FL Pest Control

Cockroach Control In Coral Gables, FL

The second most common pests we see are American cockroaches, often called Palmetto bugs. American roaches in Coral Gables, FL are very common due to our tropical environment.

Usually they live outside or in sewers since they prefer humid environments. Often, they end up in homes due to the scent of food. Roach sprays and cockroach baits sold in local stores usually do not control American cockroaches because these treatments do nothing to target the source of how these roaches are getting inside your home.

They also are usually contact kill only sprays and the gel baits dry out quickly without providing long term roach prevention. By focusing on insect proofing homes and eliminating the exterior population of Palmetto Bugs, we are able to offer guaranteed pest control in Coral Gables, FL and other nearby towns and cities.

While American cockroaches often strike more fear in people, German cockroaches are harder to control. We most often see German roaches in restaurants, condos and apartments. They are very different than American cockroaches, in that they only live indoors.

If you think you may have these smaller cockroaches in your home, check the cracks and crevices in your kitchen and bathrooms with a flashlight, you'll likely see them hiding next to appliances or in-between cabinets.

In addition to sugar ants and American cockroaches, we commonly see spiders, silverfish, ticks, rats, mice, millipedes, fleas, and fire ants in Coral Gables, FL.

Termite Control In Coral Gables

Termites in Coral Gables, FL cause a massive amount of structural wood damage on an annual basis. From the subterranean termites that enter your home from the soil, to the drywood termite swarmers that leave termite wings on your windowsills, we are your Coral Gables, FL termite control experts.

With the recent invasion of Formosan termites in Coral Gables, FL, we are seeing more and more homes damaged by termites every year. Formosan termite colonies are much more destructive than other species of termites in the area due to their colony size and ability to cause rapid damage.

Large Formosan termite colonies have the potential to consume one to three pounds of wood in a standard size home per day!

We specialize in various forms of Coral Gables, FL termite control and prevention, from termite pre-treatments to tent fumigations, termite bait stations and whole home no-tent treatments. All of our termite control programs are warrantied.

Rodent Control In Coral Gables, FL

Rodents are very common in the Coral Gables, FL area. The main rodents in the area that can get into homes and barns are roof rats and mice. While roof rats are extremely common throughout South Florida, mice are not.

The reason mice in Coral Gables, FL are so prevalent is mainly a result of hay that is imported in from out of state that can contain live mice. Roof rats have tails longer than their bodies and have a body that is about the same size as a squirrel. Juvenile roof rats are often mistaken for mice.

Roof rats climb extremely well and often nest above ground in trees and attics. They are nocturnal so they can often be heard in attics at night if they are present and can be seen outside as well.

Roof rats are by far the most common type of rodent in Coral Gables, FL that we see get into area homes. 

Since mice are much smaller than rats, they can often get into very small holes to get into homes and barns that roof rats are unable to fit through. Mice droppings are visibly smaller than roof rat droppings.

For rodent control in Coral Gables, FL, we recommend a rat trapping program and rodent proofing be completed on your home if rodents are currently inside the home. Our rodent proofing program is guaranteed and includes securing roof vents and other areas that are used as rodent entry points.

If rodents are not yet inside your home, we recommend the installation and maintenance of tamper-proof bait stations on the exterior of your home in addition to rodent proofing of the home.