Best pest control in Longwood, FL
Picking pest control in Longwood gets hard fast, because nearly every company claims to be the best and the star ratings all look alike. This shortlist cuts through that. Ten top-rated Longwood companies average 4.8 stars across 5,810 combined Google reviews, so you can see real customer feedback before you call anyone. Send one free quote request in a single step and up to three local pros will reply.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 pest control companies & exterminators in Longwood, FL (November 2026)
Ranked by each company's live Google rating, review count and prominence, re-synced regularly. Verified partners are labeled; the order is never sold.
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Dave's Pest Control - Longwood
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HomeTeam Pest Defense
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EnviroGuard Pest Control
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Rowland Pest Management Inc
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Drake Lawn & Pest Control
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Pest Work Shop
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Fenix Pest Control, Inc.
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Protek Pest Control Orlando LLC
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PestLogics
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Massey Services Pest Control
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Wasp nest, bed bugs, or a swarm right now?
- 1Do not spray a wasp or hornet nest in daylight; colonies sting in numbers and survive.
- 2For bed bugs, stop moving mattresses and luggage between rooms, which spreads them house-wide.
- 3For a termite swarm indoors, bag a few insects for identification and leave the rest.
- 4Then call the companies above and ask for same-day or next-day treatment.
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What does pest control cost?
National research range
$100 to $300 per visit
Quarterly recurring service runs about $100 to $200 per visit; one-time treatments and specialty work like termites cost more. U.S. research ranges, not Longwood quotes.
See the full Pest Control cost guideWhat moves the price
- One-time treatment versus a quarterly plan, which almost always costs less per visit.
- The pest itself: general ants and roaches sit at the low end, termites and bed bugs are their own category.
- Square footage and whether the crawlspace, attic, and yard perimeter are included.
- Follow-up visits: ask whether re-treatment inside the warranty window is free.
Ask companies to confirm these in writing. One request above reaches up to three.
Common pests in Longwood
What companies here get called for. 4 of these 8 usually need a recurring plan.
Drywood termites
Drywood termites show up around window frames, door trim, attic wood, and wooden furniture. Look for tiny pellets piled beneath wood or small kick-out holes. If you spot either, bag a few pellets for identification and ask a Longwood pro for an inspection before the damage spreads.
What treatment involves. Localized wood treatment, or fumigation when it is widespread.
Formosan termites
In Longwood's humid climate, formosan termites find the steady moisture they thrive on for most of the year, and there is no cold break to slow a colony. That makes regular inspections worth keeping even when you see nothing. Fix leaks and damp spots quickly, since moisture draws them toward your home.
What treatment involves. Whole-structure treatment. Spot treatment does not hold against this one.
Subterranean termites
Longwood's warm, humid conditions keep soil damp, which suits subterranean termites and keeps them working with no real seasonal break. Watch for mud tubes on foundation walls and swarmers near windows. Because they work unseen, a yearly inspection is the practical way to catch them before costly repairs.
What treatment involves. Liquid soil barrier or a monitored bait system, plus an annual inspection.
German cockroaches
German cockroaches gather in kitchens and bathrooms, behind the fridge, under sinks, and near the dishwasher. Seeing them in daylight or finding tiny dark specks in cabinet corners signals a crowded hideout. Wipe up crumbs and moisture now, and expect to need follow-up visits rather than one spray.
What treatment involves. Gel baiting with follow-up visits. One spray rarely finishes it.
Mice
Mice slip through gaps as small as a dime, so look at the garage door seal, utility line gaps, and the foundation edge. Droppings in cabinets, scratching in walls, and chewed food packaging give them away. Seal what you can find, and have a pro check the rest.
What treatment involves. Exclusion first, sealing entry points, then trapping and monitoring.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, and nearby furniture, and they come home on luggage or secondhand items. Look for small rusty spots on sheets and bites in a line. Do not move bedding between rooms, and call a pro soon.
What treatment involves. Heat treatment or a multi-visit chemical program, with follow-up inspection.
Roof rats
Roof rats nest high, so check the attic, soffits, and roof edges where tree branches touch the house. Scratching overhead at night, gnawed fruit from backyard trees, and greasy rub marks along rafters point to them. Trim branches back and have the roofline inspected for entry points.
What treatment involves. Attic and roofline exclusion plus trapping. Baiting alone leaves the entry open.
Fire ants
Fire ants build dome-shaped mounds in sunny lawn areas, along sidewalks, and near the foundation or irrigation boxes. Mounds can pop up overnight after the ground is disturbed. Keep kids and pets away from them, and do not stir a mound, since the colony will swarm and sting.
What treatment involves. Broadcast bait across the yard plus individual mound treatment.
Pest control plans and what they cover
Two pest control quotes rarely cover the same thing. Each service below has the one question that makes quotes comparable.
Recurring general pest plans
A technician treats the outside perimeter and entry points, refreshes bait stations, and treats inside only where pests are active. Most plans include free return visits.
Four of the eight pests common around Longwood, German cockroaches, mice, roof rats, and fire ants, usually need ongoing treatment instead of a single visit. A recurring plan fits that pattern. Before you commit, ask which of these four the plan actually covers, since some are excluded.
What moves the price. Home size, which pests are covered, how often visits come, and the heavier first visit.
Ask before booking. Which pests does the plan cover, and which ones, like termites or rodents, cost extra?
The honest part. Most general plans leave out the expensive problems. Termites, bed bugs and rodent exclusion are usually separate contracts, so read the exclusions before comparing prices.
Termite treatment, liquid or bait
A liquid treatment puts termiticide in the soil so termites cannot reach the wood. A bait system uses monitored stations that termites carry back to the colony.
Longwood homes can face drywood, formosan, and subterranean termites, and they do not respond to the same fix. Drywood termites live inside the wood with no soil contact, so a soil treatment does not reach them. Ask each pro which species they found and why they chose their method.
What moves the price. The perimeter length, slab or crawlspace, any concrete drilling, and the bait monitoring visits after.
Ask before booking. Which method suits this house, and what does the warranty require me to pay each year?
The honest part. University of Florida research found baits eliminate the colonies that feed on them, while liquids mainly keep termites out. Bait stations nobody services protect nothing.
Termite warranties and renewals
An annual renewal keeps the warranty in force with a yearly inspection. Retreatment-only means treating again; repair-and-retreatment also pays for new damage up to a limit.
When you compare termite quotes in Longwood, ask each company for the warranty document itself, not a summary. Check whether it covers retreatment only or also pays for new damage, and what voids it. Missing a yearly inspection is a common way people lose coverage they thought they had.
What moves the price. The warranty type, its repair limit, the size of the structure, and whether it transfers on sale.
Ask before booking. Is this retreatment only, or does it pay to repair new damage, and up to what amount?
The honest part. With retreatment only, every repair bill is yours, and homeowners policies exclude termite damage. Ask for the warranty document itself and what voids it.
Termite inspection for a home sale
A wood destroying insect inspection documents termite evidence, damage and conducive conditions, usually on the NPMA-33 form. VA loans require one in moderate to heavy termite areas.
If you are buying or selling a home in Longwood, book the inspection early so any findings do not delay closing. Ask the inspector to put everything on the written form, including damage and conditions that invite termites. Keep a copy, since a lender or buyer may ask for it.
What moves the price. House size, crawlspace and attic access, detached structures, and how fast the report is needed.
Ask before booking. Will the report be on the form my lender accepts, and how long does it stay valid?
The honest part. An inspection covers what is visible that day, not what sits behind finished walls. A company that also sells the treatment has a reason to find something.
Rodent exclusion
Finding and sealing the gaps mice and rats use at the foundation, roof line, vents and utility lines, then trapping what is inside. Sealing ends the problem.
Longwood's rodent list includes both mice and roof rats, and they enter in different places. Mice use low gaps near the foundation and utility lines, while roof rats come in through the roofline and attic. A good quote should seal both levels, not just set traps.
What moves the price. The number of entry points, roof and attic access, sealing materials, and follow-up trap checks.
Ask before booking. Is sealing the entry points in this quote, and is the work guaranteed if they get back in?
The honest part. Bait boxes on a recurring plan manage rodents outside but do not stop them coming in. A quote without sealing work is monitoring, not exclusion.
Mosquito and tick programs
A seasonal program treats the shaded foliage where mosquitoes rest and the yard edges where ticks wait, and clears standing water. Each treatment wears off, so it repeats.
Before you pay for a mosquito program in Longwood, walk your yard and empty anything holding standing water, like plant saucers, buckets, and clogged gutters. Then ask each pro how often they return and whether they treat shaded foliage. A program works best alongside your own cleanup.
What moves the price. Yard size, how much dense planting there is, the number of visits, and whether ticks are included.
Ask before booking. How many visits does the season include, and what do you do about standing water here?
The honest part. Barrier treatments reduce mosquitoes but do not eliminate them, and neighbouring yards keep supplying more. Emptying standing water stops breeding, and you can do it yourself.
One-time treatments
A single visit for one specific problem, such as a wasp nest, a pantry infestation or an isolated ant trail, without signing up for a recurring plan.
A one-time visit suits a single, clear problem in Longwood, like a wasp nest or a lone ant trail. Ask the pro whether the price includes a return visit if the pests come back. If you are dealing with roaches or bed bugs, expect to pay again.
What moves the price. The pest, how established it is, how many rooms or nests are involved, and any follow-up.
Ask before booking. Is a follow-up visit included if the problem comes back within a few weeks?
The honest part. One visit suits some pests and not others. German cockroaches, bed bugs and most ant colonies need follow-ups, so a one-time price there usually means paying again.
What the Longwood climate means for pests
- The climate here is humid for most of the year, and warm humid conditions favour cockroaches, termites and moisture pests, and there is no real seasonal break in activity.
Climate class from DOE Building America county zones.
Six checks before you sign a pest control contract
Pest control is a licensed trade, so start with the state license. The rest is what the contract commits you to.
Check the applicator license
Applicator certification here is handled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Ask for the license number and the certified applicator's name, then confirm both.
Find the agency's contact details (NPIC)Get an inspection before a termite or rodent price
Plans can be quoted from house size, but termite and rodent work cannot. A phone price before anyone inspects the house is a guess.
Compare the first visit and the recurring price separately
The first service usually costs more than routine visits, so two equal quarterly prices can mean very different totals in the first year.
Read the contract length and how to cancel
Many plans renew automatically or carry a minimum term. Ask how you cancel and whether a fee applies before you sign, not after.
Ask about free return visits
Most plans send a technician back between services if covered pests return. Ask whether that is included and how soon they come.
Ask what product is being used
Ask for the product name, and follow the technician's directions from its label on when people and pets can go back into treated areas.
When to book pest control in Longwood
Spring
Termite swarm season and ant season kick off; the best month for a preventive perimeter treatment.
Summer
Peak mosquitoes, wasps, and roaches; recurring plans earn their keep now.
Fall
Rodents move indoors as nights cool; seal entry points before the first cold week.
Winter
Quietest booking season; good time to negotiate an annual plan.
How to choose a pest control company in Longwood
Read ratings and review counts together. Dave's Pest Control - Longwood holds 4.9 stars on 1,156 reviews, while Drake Lawn & Pest Control also shows 4.9 on only 125. A perfect score on fewer reviews is less proven than 4.8 stars on 1,823 reviews, which is what Rowland Pest Management Inc has. Higher volume means more customers back the rating.
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