Best pest control in Plantation, FL
The right company can turn a pest problem into a quick fix, and Plantation has some strong options to call. Our shortlist for pest control in Plantation is rated 4.8 stars on average across 7,888 combined Google reviews, so you can see what neighbors say before you dial. Compare the ratings below, then send one free quote request in a single step and hear back from up to 3 local pros.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 pest control companies & exterminators in Plantation, 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.
Biggest move since our last check: Quality Termite and Pest Control climbed 5 places.2 companies are new to this top 10.
Quality Termite and Pest Control
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Terminix
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Nextgen Pest Solutions
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Accurate Pest Control, Inc.
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Dave's Pest Control - Plantation
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All Florida Pest Control
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On Demand Pest Control
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Florida Pest Control
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Truly Nolen Pest & Termite 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 Plantation 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 Plantation
What companies here get called for. 4 of these 8 usually need a recurring plan.
Drywood termites
Drywood termites often reveal themselves through tiny pellets that look like sawdust piling up below window frames, door trim, or attic beams. Finding those pellets is your cue to stop and photograph them, then call a pro to inspect the wood before it spreads.
What treatment involves. Localized wood treatment, or fumigation when it is widespread.
Formosan termites
In Plantation's humid conditions with no real seasonal break, Formosan termites have steady moisture to work with. Their colonies can build up year round, so a mud tube or swarm wings near a window deserves a prompt inspection, not a wait and see approach.
What treatment involves. Whole-structure treatment. Spot treatment does not hold against this one.
Subterranean termites
Subterranean termites thrive when humidity stays high, and Plantation's warm, damp air keeps conditions friendly for much of the year. That makes yearly inspections worth the trouble, since damage can build behind walls long before you spot a single insect.
What treatment involves. Liquid soil barrier or a monitored bait system, plus an annual inspection.
German cockroaches
German cockroaches cluster in kitchens and bathrooms, behind the fridge, under sinks, and inside appliance motors. Seeing them in daylight or finding small dark specks in cabinet corners usually means a larger group is hiding. Clear food and water sources, then get a pro involved.
What treatment involves. Gel baiting with follow-up visits. One spray rarely finishes it.
Mice
Mice leave signs long before you see one, like droppings along baseboards, gnawed boxes in the garage, or scratching in walls at night. Check around pipes, door gaps, and the pantry first. Seal what you can, and know that trapping alone will not close the entry.
What treatment involves. Exclusion first, sealing entry points, then trapping and monitoring.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, headboards, and the cracks of bed frames, so check there for rusty spots or tiny shed skins. After travel, keep luggage off the bed and out of other rooms until you've inspected it. Call a pro early, since they spread.
What treatment involves. Heat treatment or a multi-visit chemical program, with follow-up inspection.
Roof rats
Roof rats are climbers, so listen for scurrying in the attic at night and look for greasy rub marks along rafters, wires, and fence tops. Fruit with gnaw marks in the yard is another clue. Trim branches touching the roof, and have the roofline inspected.
What treatment involves. Attic and roofline exclusion plus trapping. Baiting alone leaves the entry open.
Fire ants
Fire ants build fluffy, dome-shaped mounds in open lawn, along sidewalk edges, and near foundations or irrigation boxes. Don't poke a mound, since the whole colony swarms out fast. Keep kids and pets away from it and point it out to the technician.
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.
Of the 8 pests most common here, 4 usually need a recurring plan. German cockroaches, mice, roof rats, and fire ants all tend to return. If those are your worry, a quarterly visit usually fits better than a single spray, so compare what each plan covers.
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.
Florida's list includes drywood, Formosan and subterranean termites, and they don't all behave alike. Drywood termites live inside the wood with no soil contact, so a soil treatment doesn't reach them. Have an inspector identify which one you have before choosing a 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 comparing quotes, ask each company for the actual warranty document, not a summary. Look at what voids it, whether it covers repairs, and what the yearly renewal includes. Two similar prices can hide very different protection, so request the terms in writing before you sign.
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're buying or selling a home, book the inspection early so any findings don't surprise you near closing. Ask for the written report and make sure it notes damage and conditions that attract termites. Remember it only covers what is visible that day.
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.
Florida's rodent list includes mice and roof rats, and they use different routes. Mice squeeze through small gaps at the foundation and doors, while roof rats come in along the roofline and attic. Ask any company where it plans to seal, not just where it plans to trap.
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.
When you compare mosquito quotes, ask how many treatments the program includes and how often they repeat. Each one wears off, so a single visit won't last. Dump standing water from planters, buckets, and bird baths yourself, since that stops breeding at no cost.
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 works best for a single, clear problem like one wasp nest or a lone ant trail. When you ask for a quote, say exactly what you're seeing. If the pest usually needs follow-ups, a one-time price may just mean paying again later.
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 Plantation 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 Plantation
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 Plantation
Look at the numbers behind each star rating. Nextgen Pest Solutions shows a perfect 5.0, but on only 6 reviews, while Terminix holds 4.7 across 1,983. Quality Termite and Pest Control sits at 4.9 on 529. A high score backed by hundreds of reviews tells you more than a perfect one with few.
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