Best pest control in Tamarac, FL
Real customers have left 3,735 Google reviews for the ten pest control companies listed here, and they average 4.9 stars. That kind of track record matters when roaches, termites, or rodents are already in your home. If you need pest control in Tamarac, this shortlist shows who locals rate highest. Send one free quote request in a single step, no account needed, and up to 3 pros can reply.
Get Free QuotesTop 10 pest control companies & exterminators in Tamarac, FL (November 2026)
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Pest Busterzz
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Property Pest Solutions - Expert Pest Control
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Tamarac Pest Control
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A&A Total Pest Solution
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Greg's Aggressive Pest Solutions
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Iguana Man Pest control Broward
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Northwest Exterminating - Lauderhill
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Gregory's Pest Control
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In Touch 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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac
What companies here get called for. 4 of these 8 usually need a recurring plan.
Drywood termites
Check wooden window frames, door trim, and attic beams for tiny pellets that look like sand or pepper. Those droppings, called frass, often pile up below small holes. If you spot them, photograph the spot and call for an inspection before anyone treats.
What treatment involves. Localized wood treatment, or fumigation when it is widespread.
Formosan termites
In a climate this humid, Formosan termites have moisture to work with nearly all year, and the lack of a real seasonal break means a colony can keep growing. A colony can also build nests inside walls. Warm evenings are when swarms show up near porch lights.
What treatment involves. Whole-structure treatment. Spot treatment does not hold against this one.
Subterranean termites
Humid conditions stay friendly to subterranean termites here for most of the year, and the soil they work from rarely stays dry for long. That makes yearly inspections worth keeping even when you have not seen a single insect.
What treatment involves. Liquid soil barrier or a monitored bait system, plus an annual inspection.
German cockroaches
Look in kitchens and bathrooms first, especially behind the fridge, under the sink, and inside cabinet hinges. Small dark specks like coffee grounds are a giveaway. Clear grease and crumbs, then call for gel baiting and follow-up visits, since one spray rarely finishes it.
What treatment involves. Gel baiting with follow-up visits. One spray rarely finishes it.
Mice
Mice leave droppings along baseboards, inside kitchen cabinets, and near water heaters. Scratching in walls at night is another clue. Before calling, note where you see signs, because a pro will need to find and seal the entry gaps.
What treatment involves. Exclusion first, sealing entry points, then trapping and monitoring.
Bed bugs
Check mattress seams, headboards, and the cracks of bed frames for tiny dark spots and shed skins. Bites alone do not confirm bed bugs. Stay calm, avoid moving bedding between rooms, and get a professional to identify them before any treatment starts.
What treatment involves. Heat treatment or a multi-visit chemical program, with follow-up inspection.
Roof rats
Listen for scurrying in the attic at night, and look for gnawed fruit or droppings along rooflines and under palm fronds. Trim branches that touch the roof, since roof rats use them like bridges. Then ask a pro to check the roofline for entry points.
What treatment involves. Attic and roofline exclusion plus trapping. Baiting alone leaves the entry open.
Fire ants
Look for fluffy, dome-shaped mounds in sunny lawn patches, along sidewalks, and near the foundation. Do not poke a mound, because the colony swarms out fast. Keep kids and pets away from it and ask a pro about bait plus mound treatment.
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 here usually need a recurring plan. Those are German cockroaches, mice, roof rats, and fire ants. When you compare quotes, ask which of them each plan covers, and whether free return visits are included between services.
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.
Three termite types are on the list here, and they do not behave alike. Drywood termites live inside the wood with no soil contact, so a soil treatment does not reach them. Ask for an inspection that names which termite you actually have.
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.
Ask for the warranty document itself and read what voids it. Find out whether it covers retreatment only or also pays for new damage up to a limit. Homeowners policies exclude termite damage, so with retreatment only, any repair bill is yours.
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 in Tamarac, book the inspection well before closing so any findings can be negotiated. It covers what is visible that day, not what sits behind finished walls. Ask whether the company also sells treatment, and get the report in writing.
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.
Mice and roof rats both appear on this list, and they enter differently. Mice use gaps at the foundation and utility lines, while roof rats travel the roofline into attics. A good quote names both ground-level and roofline sealing, not just 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 paying for a seasonal program, walk your yard and empty anything holding standing water, like plant saucers, buckets, and clogged gutters. That stops breeding for free. Then ask how often treatments repeat and how long each one lasts.
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 when you have one clear problem, like a wasp nest or a single ant trail. Ask exactly what the price covers and whether a return visit is included. If the pest is likely to come back, a recurring plan may cost less.
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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac
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 Tamarac
On this list, Property Pest Solutions - Expert Pest Control and Greg's Aggressive Pest Solutions both hold 5.0 stars, with 60 and 162 reviews. Pest Busterzz sits at 4.9 on 219 reviews, and A&A Total Pest Solution shows 4.8 on 18. A perfect score on fewer reviews can shift with a single complaint, while a strong score on hundreds is harder to move.
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