Pest Control — Florida homeowner answers

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Licensing in Florida

Florida licenses this trade at the STATE level (FDACS (Ch. 482)). Hiring unlicensed for this work is illegal for the contractor — and risky for you: no permit rights, no insurance backing, no recourse.

Basis: FL Stat. 482 (FDACS pest-control licensing)

Typical Florida costs (curated 2026 estimates — not bids)

General pest control (one-time treatment): $100–$400

Termite treatment: $400–$4,000

Termite bond (annual): $250–$700

Bed bug treatment: $500–$5,000

Rodent removal (trapping + exclusion): $200–$650

Wood-destroying-organism (WDO) inspection: $75–$200

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