Florida’s warm, humid climate makes the state an ideal haven for pests, and Melbourne’s thriving agriculture is great for the area but also attracts bugs, rodents, and more. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with the critters. We’ll share information about pests commonly found in the Midway City, how to get rid of them for a pest-free environment, and insights into why Turner is the go-to pest control company in Melbourne.

If you already know you need pest control in Melbourne, FL, please reach out online for a prompt response or call (321) 339-1253.

Common Pests in Melbourne, FL

Numerous pests exist in Melbourne, including many species of ants, bed bugs, spiders, mosquitoes, roaches, rodents, termites, and more. Other pests include fleas, ticks, earwigs, silverfish, millipedes, etc.

In many cases, populations increase when spring rains arrive; spring and summer are the most likely times for pest infestations. For example, mosquitoes have a seven-month peak season that coincides with this timeframe.

That said, some species can get more active during the fall months. Rodents and other critters seek shelter in people’s homes and outbuildings as temperatures drop and winter approaches. So, no matter the season, pests can be problematic in Florida. That’s why it makes sense to have a regular program for pest control in Melbourne to rid your home of current populations and then protect the house from recurrences.

Types of Pest Control Services

Residential Pest Control Services

At Turner, we tailor our residential pest control services to meet the needs of homeowners, protecting them inside and out. Our triannual service plan keeps your home free from commonly found pests. Our knowledgeable technicians are skilled at locating and treating unwanted populations and proactively implementing measures to keep pests out of your Melbourne home going forward. Plus, if you ever experience a pest issue between regularly scheduled visits, just let us know. We’ll take care of the problem at no extra charge.

Outside, we offer lawn and outdoor services to keep your yard lush, green, healthy, and pest-free. This program includes fertilization, weed management, fungal management, micro-green-up treatments, and outdoor pest control in Melbourne to eliminate common lawn pests. You can also add our shrub fertilization and disease control program to your lawn and outdoor services, as well as optional treatments for fire ant, mole, and/or armadillo control. You can then enjoy having the most beautiful lawn on the block!

To simplify having a pest-free environment, you may decide to choose one of our TurnerGuard Bundles. Select from:

• TurnerGuard Complete Home Protection: This premier package offers the ultimate pest control in Melbourne: triannual termite and pest control, monthly lawn and shrub service, including fertilizer and weed control, and monthly mosquito control treatments.
• TurnerGuard Preferred Home Protection: Receive triannual termite and pest control and lawn and shrub service every other month, including fertilizer and weed control, and enjoy true peace of mind.
• TurnerGuard Essential Home Protection: This plan includes triannual termite and pest control services so that you can rest easy.

Advanced Pest Control Solutions

Examples of advanced Melbourne pest control include these options:

• Termite control: We provide complete perimeter termite treatments, never cutting corners. We offer three tiers of protection: the economical Premise treatment, the high-tech Termidor, and the environmentally friendly Altriset.
• Rodent control: With SMART rodent control, the wireless, intelligent system tackles today’s problem and keeps rats and mice away from your Melbourne home. It takes the guesswork out of pest control.
• Mosquito control: Take back control of your yard and enjoy being outside with our regular mosquito control treatments. Our treatments are applied with a mister and are fast-acting and long-lasting. We can pause them during the off-season.
• Bed bug extermination: Choose between our chemical treatments and our heat remediation approach to eradicate pests across their life cycle for true, safe, and effective bed bug extermination.

If you prefer using green pest control products and techniques, just let us know! When our experts apply eco-friendly pest control, it can work well — and, sometimes, in the long run, eco-friendly pest control can work even better than traditional treatments. Why? Although pests can become resistant to synthetic chemical methods, this usually doesn’t occur with eco-friendly options. Plus, green pest control often gets to the true root of the problem for long-lasting relief.

Process of Professional Pest Control in Melbourne

Home Pest Inspection and Analysis

Although treatments can vary based on the pest species and other factors, the process always starts in the same way: with a free home inspection. Our skilled technicians will identify pest species, their location, the scope of the issue, and so forth. We’ll focus special attention on the kitchen, where populations often exist, the basement, entry points, and other typically problematic areas. Gathering intel from each part of the process, including information about the appearance of the pests and their behaviors, our professional technicians will have a clear understanding of the pest problem in your home.

Personalized Pest Treatment Plan

Our pest control team will use the inputs gathered to customize a treatment plan that meshes with your unique situation: the types of treatments, whether chemical or non-chemical treatments are recommended or preferred, the best application schedule, and the optimal follow-up treatments.

Bed bug extermination is a good example. Turner offers both chemical and heat remediation treatments, which rely on high temperatures rather than chemicals for success. Heat remediation only requires one treatment, while chemical treatments involve an initial treatment and two follow-ups.

Our termite control is another example of empowering customers with choice. You can select from three service tiers to dovetail with your specific wants and needs. With TurnerGuard Bundles, you can pick the desired level and frequency of service with your Melbourne pest control.

In short, because each Melbourne pest control situation is different — in the pest species, the scope of the population, the treatments, the optimal scheduling, and more — so is the recommended pest control plan.

Follow-Up Pest Control Treatments in Melbourne, FL

We apply triannual treatments with our regular residential pest control. If you need an additional application between scheduled visits, simply reach out. We’ll respond at no extra charge. If you’re having a specialized treatment for a specific problem, your technician will describe what follow-up is required with your Melbourne pest control.

Benefits of Professional Pest Control Services

If you’re looking for a short-term solution for a few pests, then DIY treatments can provide some relief. If you’ve got a more significant population and/or want a long-term solution, then professional pest control services from Turner will deliver the benefits you want and need.

When you decide to use professional services, benefits include the following:

• Controlling the scope: It’s not unusual to think you’ve got a relatively small population, but plenty more pests are lurking beneath the surface and/or are rapidly reproducing. DIY treatments will be unable to hold back the infestation’s growth, causing a bigger problem when you do call in professional help.
• Considering the details: Use rodent control as an example. Let’s say that you’ve compared the price of rat traps on sale at the hardware store with professional services — and yes. The traps will be cheaper than pest control by experts. However, you’d need to set the trap, watch the traps, and remove the remains when rodents are trapped. This makes some people feel squeamish. If this is you, consider whether you’re really okay with getting your hands dirty.
• Comparing the cost: As noted in our rodent control example, DIY techniques are the cheaper path in the short term. If the trap or bottle of spray works, then you’ve succeeded in a lower-cost path. If it doesn’t, you’ll have to go to Plan B — and perhaps Plan C after that, giving the pests time to build up their population size and entrenchment levels. The rapid reproduction rate of pests is one of the biggest challenges when they get into your home. After you’ve tried a few do-it-yourself routes, you may decide to get professional pest control in Melbourne. But the problem is now much bigger.
• Considering your safety: Some DIY pest control treatments, like using cloves to keep ants out of your kitchen, may be perfectly safe (although perhaps not very effective). If you’re using commercial products and applying them yourself, though, they may contain harsh chemicals; if used incorrectly or more often than recommended, there could be safety issues for you and your family, guests, and pets.

Although professional pest control in Melbourne is the best option for long-lasting, safe solutions, there is plenty you can do to pest-proof your property.

Tips for Preventing Pest Infestations

Generally, prevent pests from easily accessing food, water, and shelter on your property. Promptly clean up after eating, put food away in airtight containers, fix faucet leaks, remove standing water from your property, and so forth. Although some pests (such as bed bugs) will invade a clean home as easily as they will one that needs cleaning, cleanliness is one way to keep pest populations down.

As additional best practices:

• Use concrete patch material to seal up small cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation.
• Close gaps around windows and doors by using caulk or replacing weather stripping.
• Regularly examine your garage doors to see if they need weather stripping or gaskets repaired or replaced.
• Find where lines and pipes for utilities enter your home. You can pack them with steel wool and then caulk the material into place.
• Replace any missing roof shingles and seal any other openings with products designed for this purpose.
• Use hardware cloth to cover attic vents. This will allow the air to flow in while stopping the pests.
• Toss cardboard boxes and piles of paper.

Also, trim shrubs, bushes, and trees to prevent them from becoming hiding spots for pests or on-ramps to your house. Keep your lawn well mowed and remove clippings. Don’t store wood piles, compost heaps, or organic mulch near your home’s foundation, and place your trash cans away from the home as well.

Best Melbourne Pest Control: Choosing Turner

Turner Pest Control has the experience and expertise to provide second-to-none pest control in Melbourne. For more than fifty years, we’ve provided courteous, safe, and effective pest management services, leveraging local expertise in locations around Florida. In fact, more than five hundred team members have served more than 84,000 customers, and only the best technicians come to your Melbourne home. We thoroughly vet professionals before hiring them, including complete background checks, and then provide them with full training.

We offer a wide range of pest control services: triannual resident pest management programs to eliminate unwanted critters and keep them away, specialty services like termite control, mosquito control, bed bug extermination, rodent control, and more. Our Melbourne pest control is safe and effective, using today’s latest products and when you want green pest control products used on your property, just say the word. If you have purchased our recurring services and experience issues between scheduled appointments, we’ll return for an extra treatment at no charge.

Besides having the appropriate licenses and certifications, we are also one of the fewer than three percent of pest control providers with a QualityPro certification. This National Pest Management Association designation denotes that Turner Pest Control is a proven, time-tested provider committed to protecting customers, people, and the environment.

When you need pest control in Melbourne, please reach out online or call (321) 339-1253.