Florida doesn't do pest seasons
Up north, winter kills pest pressure and treatments pause. In Central Florida, something is active every month — mosquitoes in summer, rodents in the cooler months, termites swarming in spring, ants all year. That's why the standard here is ongoing prevention, not a single annual spray.
What most Ocoee homes need
Quarterly exterior service is the common baseline: a treated barrier around the foundation, eaves, and entry points, refreshed every three months. For many homes with no active infestation, that's enough to keep the everyday invaders out.
Bi-monthly or monthly fits homes with heavier pressure — lakefront lots with constant mosquitoes and palmetto bugs, homes backing to woods or citrus, or properties with a history of recurring ants or roaches. More frequent visits mean the barrier never gaps.
When one-time treatment makes sense
A single targeted treatment fits a specific, contained problem: a wasp nest, a one-off ant invasion you caught early, fleas after a pet brings them in. One-time works when the pest is identified, the source is found, and there's no ongoing attractant. It doesn't work as prevention — product breaks down, and Florida's pests don't take breaks.
What about termites?
Termites run on their own schedule. Bait systems need monitoring visits (usually quarterly) to check stations and replace bait. Liquid barrier treatments last years but should be inspected annually — soil shifts, landscaping changes, and new construction nearby can all breach a barrier. Our termite bait systems page explains the monitoring rhythm.
The real answer
Start with an inspection. We'll tell you what pressure your specific home faces — the lake behind you, the oak canopy over the roof, the mulch against the foundation — and recommend a schedule that matches it. Some homes genuinely need quarterly; some need more; an honest company will tell you when less is enough. Get your free inspection.