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Old 04-08-2018, 06:20 PM
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We are first time Florida residents and it seems like having an annual pest control contract appears to be the norm. Compared Deans and Massey's general pest contract which includes 4 sprayings per year and on-call visits for the interior of the home as needed.

Seeking wisdom from long term residents ...anyone find this really isn't necessary or a must have?

We do have a water retention pond in our backyard - so perhaps may get more mosquitoes as well.
We purchased a preowned that had not had termite application done in 2 years. Before we closed owner had to have deans come with dog to sniff for termites. $500 for dog inspection, and application.