Best pest control in Surfside, FL
Getting rid of pests fast starts with calling a company people actually trust. These ten pros are Surfside's top-rated shortlist, and together they carry 7,210 Google reviews at an average of 4.8 stars. Whether you want pest control in Surfside for roaches, rodents, or termites, you can compare real feedback before you dial. Send one free quote request in a single step and up to 3 of them can reply.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 pest control companies & exterminators in Surfside, 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: Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control climbed 3 places.3 companies are new to this top 10.
MONDRAGON Pest Control & Fumigation LLC
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Natural Resources Pest Control Miami
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Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control
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Burger Pest Elimination
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Native Pest Management
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Mosquito Shield of Miami Beach
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Northwest Exterminating - Miami Gardens
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"Bugs" Burger Bug Killers, Inc.
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Active Pest Control, Inc.
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On Demand 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 Surfside 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.
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Common pests in Surfside
What companies here get called for. 4 of these 8 usually need a recurring plan.
Drywood termites
Drywood termites often give themselves away with tiny pellets that look like sand or pepper piling up beneath infested wood, such as window frames, door trim, or attic beams. If you spot those piles, bag a sample and book an inspection before anything gets repaired.
What treatment involves. Localized wood treatment, or fumigation when it is widespread.
Formosan termites
Surfside's humid air for most of the year means Formosan termites find the moisture they need with no real seasonal break. That keeps colonies working steadily, so one swarm sighting deserves a prompt inspection rather than waiting to see if more appear.
What treatment involves. Whole-structure treatment. Spot treatment does not hold against this one.
Subterranean termites
With humid conditions lasting most of the year in Surfside, subterranean termites have little reason to slow down. Mud tubes along foundation walls and soft, hollow-sounding wood are the clues, so schedule an inspection when you see either one.
What treatment involves. Liquid soil barrier or a monitored bait system, plus an annual inspection.
German cockroaches
German cockroaches cluster around kitchens and bathrooms, especially behind appliances, under sinks, and inside cabinet hinges. Small dark specks like coffee grounds and a musty smell are early signs. Clean up food and grease first, then call a pro before they spread.
What treatment involves. Gel baiting with follow-up visits. One spray rarely finishes it.
Mice
Mice leave small droppings, gnawed packaging, and greasy rub marks along baseboards, often near the pantry or behind appliances. Scratching sounds in walls at night are another giveaway. Look for gaps around pipes and doors, then get the entry points sealed.
What treatment involves. Exclusion first, sealing entry points, then trapping and monitoring.
Bed bugs
Bed bugs show up as tiny rust-colored spots on sheets, shed skins near mattress seams, and itchy bites in rows. They hide in headboards and bed frames first. Strip and bag bedding, but avoid moving items between rooms until a technician has inspected.
What treatment involves. Heat treatment or a multi-visit chemical program, with follow-up inspection.
Roof rats
Roof rats are climbers, so listen for scratching in the attic or ceiling at night and look for grease marks along rooflines and wires. Gnawed fruit left on palm trees or in the yard is another sign. Trim branches touching the house.
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 patches, along sidewalk edges, and near foundations or irrigation boxes. Never disturb a mound with kids or pets nearby, because the colony swarms and stings fast. Mark the spot and call a pro.
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 in Surfside, 4 usually need ongoing visits, namely German cockroaches, mice, roof rats, and fire ants. That makes a quarterly plan worth pricing. Ask which of those pests the plan names, since coverage can differ from one company to the next.
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.
Surfside's list includes drywood, Formosan, and subterranean termites, and they do not respond to the same treatment. Drywood termites live inside the wood with no soil contact, so a soil treatment does not reach them. Get an inspection that names which kind you have first.
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, ask for the warranty document itself rather than a summary. Find out whether it covers retreatment only or repairs too, and what voids it. Missing a yearly inspection is a common way to lose coverage without realizing it.
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.
Booking a termite inspection before closing gives you time to negotiate if something turns up. Ask for the written report, and consider hiring an inspector who does not also sell the treatment. 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.
Surfside's list includes both mice and roof rats, and they use different routes in. Mice squeeze through tiny gaps at ground level, while roof rats come in along rooflines and through attic vents. A good quote names both ground and roof entry points.
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 program quotes, ask how often visits repeat and how many you need to cover the whole season. Dump standing water from planters, buckets, and gutters yourself, since that stops breeding. Treatments reduce mosquitoes but will not remove them entirely.
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 makes sense for a wasp nest, a single wildlife entry, or an isolated ant trail. Before you book, ask whether a callback is included if the problem returns. If you suspect roaches or bed bugs, price a follow-up plan instead.
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 Surfside 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 Surfside
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 Surfside
Look at rating and review count together. Native Pest Management holds a perfect 5.0 across 3,002 reviews, while MONDRAGON Pest Control & Fumigation LLC sits at 4.8 on only 17. A near-perfect score backed by thousands of reviews tells you more than the same score on a handful, so lean on volume when ratings are close.
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