Frequently Asked Questions
Your pest control questions, answered
Everything you need to know about pest control in South Florida — safety, pricing, treatments, termites, commercial service, and more. Can't find your answer? Just ask Pesty (bottom-right) or contact us.
Getting Started
Safety & Treatments
Pricing & Plans
Service & Scheduling
Common Pests
Termites
Commercial
Service Area & Company
Getting Started
Your first visit starts with a thorough inspection of the interior and exterior of your property. We identify the pests present, locate nests, entry points, and conducive conditions, then explain exactly what we found and recommend a tailored treatment plan. For most general pest issues we can begin treatment the same visit.
Yes. We provide free, no-obligation inspections and quotes for homes and businesses across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. You will know the plan and the price before any work begins.
Just call us, send an email, fill out our contact form, or chat with us right here on the website. We will schedule your free inspection at a time that works for you and take it from there.
For the initial inspection it helps to have someone home so we can assess interior areas and discuss findings. Many recurring exterior treatments can be performed without you being present once we have access — we will coordinate what works best for you.
Generally, a little tidying helps: clear access to baseboards and under sinks, pick up items off the floor, and put away pet food and dishes. For specific services like bed bug or flea treatment, we will send you a simple prep checklist in advance.
Safety & Treatments
Yes. We use EPA-registered products applied by trained, licensed technicians, and we favor low-impact Integrated Pest Management (IPM) — placing baits and treatments in cracks, voids, and targeted areas rather than spraying broadly. If a treatment has a short re-entry window (for example, staying off a treated lawn until it dries), we will tell you exactly how long.
Yes. Our approach is built around Integrated Pest Management, which emphasizes prevention, exclusion, monitoring, and targeted treatment to minimize product use. We are happy to discuss lower-impact and green-leaning options for your home or business.
For most general pest treatments, no. Some specialized services — such as whole-structure tent fumigation for termites — do require you to vacate temporarily. We always tell you in advance whether you need to leave and for how long.
For most interior and exterior treatments, the re-entry window is short — often just until surfaces or lawns are dry. We will give you the specific timeframe for your particular treatment.
We use professional, EPA-registered products selected for the specific pest and situation, applied according to label directions by licensed technicians. We choose targeted baits, growth regulators, and low-impact materials wherever possible.
Pricing & Plans
Cost depends on your property size, the pest, and the level of service, which is why we provide a free inspection and an upfront quote before any work begins. Recurring plans are typically the most cost-effective way to keep pests away year-round, and we will never charge you for services you do not need.
We focus on earning your business with results, not locking you in. We will walk you through plan options and terms clearly before you decide. Ask us about flexible recurring service that fits your needs.
Because South Florida's climate keeps pests active all year with no winter reset, most homes do best on a recurring schedule (commonly quarterly or bi-monthly), with mosquito and lawn services more frequent during peak months. We will recommend the right cadence for your situation.
Yes. We stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If pests return between scheduled visits, we come back and re-treat at no extra charge — and if we cannot resolve the issue, we will make it right.
Yes. Free re-treatments between scheduled visits are part of our recurring service. If covered pests return, just call us and we will come back out at no additional cost.
We accept cash, checks, and major credit and debit cards. We will go over payment options and any plan details with you before service.
Service & Scheduling
We move fast on urgent issues like stinging-insect nests, rodents, or roach emergencies, and same-day service is often available. Contact us and we will get you on the schedule as soon as possible.
We offer flexible scheduling, including Saturday service, and we coordinate before- or after-hours visits for commercial clients who need discreet, non-disruptive service. Reach out and we will find a time that works.
Most treatments are quick and unobtrusive. For businesses, we schedule around your hours and work discreetly so your customers and operations are never affected.
Yes, we serve South Florida year-round — and that consistency matters, since pests never take a winter break here. Heavy rain or storms can occasionally require rescheduling an exterior visit, and we will simply coordinate the next best time.
Hurricane season often increases pest activity as storms disrupt habitats and create standing water. We continue regular service and can advise on post-storm pest prevention; we will reschedule any visit affected by severe weather.
Yes — we offer friendly bilingual service in both English and Spanish, and are proud to serve South Florida's diverse communities.
Common Pests
Our year-round warmth, humidity, frequent rain, and abundant mulch and vegetation create ideal breeding conditions, and roaches never get a winter reset here. "Palmetto bugs" are usually large American or smokybrown cockroaches that live outdoors and wander in. Consistent professional treatment plus sealing entry points keeps them out.
Ghost ants and several other South Florida species form many small satellite colonies and respond to over-the-counter sprays by splitting into more colonies. We use colony-level baits and non-repellent products that workers carry back to the nest, which is what actually eliminates them.
Eliminate standing water (plant saucers, buckets, toys, clogged gutters), flush bromeliads, change pet water often, and keep grass and shrubs trimmed. Pairing those habits with our recurring mosquito reduction service gives the best results.
We inspect thoroughly, then use targeted conventional treatment, heat treatment, or both, with follow-up visits to catch newly hatched bugs. To prevent re-infestation, inspect luggage and second-hand furniture, reduce clutter, and call us early if bites return.
Exclusion is finding and sealing every gap a rat or mouse could use — around pipes, vents, rooflines, soffits, and the foundation — with durable, rodent-proof materials. Combined with strategic trapping and sanitation, it is the key to lasting rodent control, because trapping alone will not stop new rodents from getting in.
Heavy rain floods the soil and mulch where many pests live, pushing ants, roaches, millipedes, and other invaders to higher, drier ground — including your home. A treated exterior perimeter plus sealed entry points keeps them out during our rainy season.
The vast majority are harmless. The main concerns in South Florida are widow spiders and, rarely, the brown recluse, which hide in undisturbed areas. Our technicians identify what you have and treat the harborage where any risky species live.
Yes, and you should let us handle it — disturbed wasps and hornets sting repeatedly and can be aggressive. We have the protective equipment and experience to remove visible and hidden nests safely. For honey bees, we take a pollinator-conscious approach and recommend relocation when possible.
Termites
Tent fumigation covers the whole structure and is the gold standard for widespread drywood termite activity. No-tent (localized) treatment injects products directly into affected wood for isolated infestations, so you do not have to leave home. We inspect first and recommend whichever fits your situation.
Subterranean termites build mud tubes and need soil contact; drywood termites leave small pellet piles (frass) and live entirely inside the wood. The treatments differ completely, so an accurate inspection is the essential first step — and ours is free.
Most Florida lenders and buyers require a WDO (Wood-Destroying Organism) inspection report before closing. We provide thorough inspections and the official report to keep your real-estate transaction on track.
In high-activity South Florida, an annual termite inspection is a smart safeguard, and ongoing monitoring with bait stations provides continuous protection. Catching termites early can save you thousands in structural repairs.
Seeing winged termites (swarmers) in or around your home — or finding discarded wings on windowsills — is a strong sign of an active or nearby colony. It is worth a free inspection to confirm and assess.
Commercial
Our commercial programs are tailored to your facility and typically include a full walkthrough, Integrated Pest Management with monitoring devices and exclusion, targeted treatment, exterior barriers, recurring scheduled service, and detailed documentation for inspections and audits.
Yes. For food-related and regulated facilities we maintain device mapping, service records, and trend analysis designed to support AIB/GMP-style audits, health inspections, and customer compliance requirements.
No. We schedule around your operating hours — including before opening or after close — and work discreetly so your customers, guests, and operations are never affected.
Yes. We serve restaurants and food service, hotels and hospitality, healthcare, retail and grocery, offices, warehouses, schools, and property management, HOAs, and multi-family communities across South Florida.
Absolutely. We maintain detailed service logs, monitoring records, and recommendations so your facility is always inspection- and audit-ready.
Service Area & Company
We provide residential and commercial pest control across Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County — including Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and many more communities.
Yes. Magical Pest Control is licensed and insured to provide pest control services in Florida, and our treatments are performed by trained, qualified technicians.
Yes. We are a South Florida pest control company that knows the local pests, climate, and communities — and we treat your home or business the way we would treat our own.
Our core focus is insect and rodent control. For certain nuisance wildlife situations we can advise on options or coordinate appropriate help — just ask during your inspection and we will point you in the right direction.
We combine a real satisfaction guarantee, free re-treatments between visits, family- and pet-friendly IPM, bilingual service, and local South Florida expertise. We focus on solving the root of the problem — not just spraying what you can see — and earning your trust visit after visit.
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