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Mosquito Joe of North Central Florida
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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At Mosquito Joe of North Central Florida, we bring dependable mosquito, tick, flea, termite, and general pest control services to homeowners and businesses in Gainesville, Alachua, Ocala, Orlando, Orange Park, and surrounding areas. Whether you're grilling on the patio, watching the kids play, or just enjoying a peaceful evening outdoors, we make sure bugs don’t crash the party.\n\nOur Home Pest Defense service offers complete protection from the outside in, without the need to enter your home. That means no pesticides inside, and you don’t even need to be home when we treat! It’s safe, effective, and built around your lifestyle.\n\nWe're proud to be a locally owned and operated franchise backed by the EPA Gold PESP Partnership, which means we care about protecting your family and the environment.

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Response time10 hrs
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Terminix® Pest Control
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1927

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"Very knowledgeable guy who seem to know what he’s doing. Don’t know results of spraying. Have had much rain since. Will have to see if it worked. Terminex will spray again the beginning of next month."
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Pest Assured, Inc.
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"This guy is amazing. I have used other pest control services in the past and Todd's customer service was well above the others. I'll will use Pest Assured again based on this excellent experience."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Southern Pest Control Services, LLC
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with Southern Pest. After having several other pest companies, including the well known ones come to my home and tell me I had no termites, I almost couldn't believe what they were saying. They hardly spent any time here and disregarded anything I had to say. Fortunately I found Tyler with Southern Pest and he took the time to listen to me and identified the problem. Not only did I have termites but the infestation was massive. They immediately took action and treated my home completely. If you ever have a problem don't waste your time with any other company. I am so grateful to have found Tyler and crew at Southern Pest. Not only are they knowledgeable but great guys as well."
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McCall Pest & Wildlife
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1928

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Emergency services offered

"The technician inspected the home on the interior and exterior, then applied the termite treatment externally. He did not need to drill holes under the concrete slabs as he was able to remove the plugs that were in the holes when the property was originally treated. He needed to borrow my watering hose as his was not long enough to make it all around the property, but rolled it up neatly when he was finished. He also mentioned that he saw some evidence of other pests that I should monitor.
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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Male carpenter bees actually don't have a stinger, but they will hover around areas as a defense mechanism to deter intruders. However, females can sting but are not typically aggressive and tend to only sting when threatened or provoked. They are less active at night, so you are less likely to encounter them because they tend to rest at night.

Spiders are not typically attracted to bedding as a primary source of food or shelter, but they sometimes inadvertently end up there. Spiders can hitch a ride on your clothing, belongings, or through open windows and doors. The underside of a bed, especially if it's near a wall or corner, can provide such a sheltered spot where they can hide and build webs. Dust and clutter under your bed can create ideal hiding places as well. If your room has other insects like flies or mosquitoes, spiders may be drawn to the area in search of prey. 

For a minor infestation, you can expect to clear up a German cockroach problem in about two weeks. That’s usually enough time to confirm that they don’t have additional hiding spots and aren’t continuing to encroach from an outside source. If you have a major infestation and use the services of a pest control company, it can take several weeks and multiple visits to fully clear your home, up to a couple of months.

It’s not fast, but you can tightly seal items and store them away for at least a few months, preferably an entire year. Bed bugs can’t survive that long without eating. However, this method takes significantly longer than other common eradication methods like heat treatments, steaming, or fumigation, so it’s not a first choice for homeowners.

You can use commercial repellents to help deter rodents, but they often have mixed results. A better solution is preventing rodents from getting under your home in the first place. Using steel wool or foam sealer, plug all potential entry points like gaps and cracks in the foundation. 

Also, consider installing hardware cloth or wire mesh over vents, utility openings, and any openings under the porch or foundation. Regular inspections and maintenance will aid in early detection and prevention, ensuring a rodent-free environment beneath your house.

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