March 6, 2025

Why Do You Need Termite Protection In Florida?

Did you know that termites cause more damage in Florida to homes than storms, fires, and floods combined?

That’s right! These tiny yet mighty pests can be bad news for your home in Tampa Bay. Proper maintenance and inspections are the best defenses against these destroyers. Read on to see why you should always have termite protection in Tampa.

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High Termite Activity

It’s no secret that Florida is the perfect sub-tropical climate for termites to thrive in year-round. Our warm and humid summers and mild winters make Florida a suitable home for these pests. There are about 20 established termite species in Florida, but the most common termites in Tampa Bay are the drywood and subterranean termites. 

If that is not enough to convince you, Orkin ranked Tampa #3 for the most infested termite city in the US in 2024.

Structural Damage

Termites pose a serious threat to the structural integrity of your home. Termites feed on the cellulose in wood. That means termites will eat through your support beams, insulation, flooring, studs, outdoor decking, and more! Wood that is touching the dirt is especially likely to be chewed through by termites. That is why it is important to keep firewood and mulch far away from your home. 

Termites can do significant damage to your home in just a few short days! Subterranean termites are the most destructive termites, and they are known to collapse houses.

Expensive Repair 

In the US, termites cause over 5 billion dollars in damage every year. No one wants to be part of that statistic! Once there is an identified infestation, fumigation is an expensive option. Not only that, but it is largely inconvenient to be displaced from your home for days or weeks. 

Anti-Pesto stands apart from our competitors with a non-fumigation treatment option for getting rid of termites in the Tampa Bay area. Not familiar with non-fumigation? This extremely effective and family-friendly elimination provides the following benefits:

Call us today to learn more about our non-fumigation options. Investing in a preventative treatment, like Sentricon, can reduce your chances of infestation and save you a ton of money in the long run. 

Unwanted Guests 

While termites themselves are not dangerous to humans, they can open a door for other unwanted guests to move in, such as mold, mildew, cockroaches, rodents, and other pests. 

Resale Value 

If your home has a history of termites, that can affect your resale value when you go to move. Prospective buyers may be wary of the risks of buying a home that has been infested with termites. This could lead to difficulties in selling your home or a lower resale value than you hoped for!

Get Peace of Mind with Anti-Pesto 

With all of that said, termites can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare! When it comes to detecting the presence of termites, Anti-Pesto is here to help. Regular inspections and preventative measures help safeguard your home, allowing you to rest easy knowing that the professionals are keeping termites away. 

If you’re concerned about preventing a termite infestation before it starts, get a free quote for treatment, or call our pest control specialists today at (727) 524-6333.

What Anti-Pesto Customers Are Saying

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From the first contact call the staff was very professional, courteous and informative. We discussed the issues and set a plan with an appointment within a couple days. Shane, our technician, was very prompt and courteous. Very informative during the inspection process and strategically put a deterrent plan in place. I would highly recommend Anti-Pesto Bug Killers.

Jim J.

Largo, FL

Largo Florida Customer

We had a wasp infestation in our backyard shed. Anti-Pesto responded immediately and were out to our place within about two hours and took care of everything thoroughly. They will even follow-up again within two weeks to be sure that the problem does not recur. They are awesome!

Daniel Z.

Largo, FL

Anti-Pesto Customer

Amazing quality work. I’ve had a few pest control companies spray and ants would still enter our home and act as roommates. Sam Hurtado is our technician and he answers everything with knowledge and always brings quality work. Even if there was recent pest work they always arrange if I have issues. Thank you!!

Trish N.

Tampa, FL

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