[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by dc11257

Hi All, will close on my new home in Lake Deaton in mid April. I understand I need to hire someone to cut the lawn. However, is pest control necessary immediately or has The Villages already applied pest control as the house is new? What type of pest control is necessary and how much should I expect to pay? My property is only ~6200 sq feet. Thanks

It seems to me that most Villagers have a pest control contract
in place from the day they close on their house.

I originally moved to Florida in 1983 and have never had
monthly pest control service.
Yes, you read right -- never!
I am not a believer in the indiscriminate use of insecticides,
and that is what most people here are guilty of.

Finding an occasional cockroach or other bug does not warrant monthly pest service.
Yes, if you have an issue, call and get a one time treatment for the problem.
We had a fire ant mound which I treated with granules
I keep on hand for that purpose.

I cannot tell you or others what to do, but my suggestion is to see how it goes without any pest control service.
Your neighbors will tell you it's necessary and "everyone does it."
The pest control companies will put the fear of God in you.
If you find you have ongoing problems, that is one thing.
But for an occasional issue, I truly don't feel that a one-a-month service is necessary or worth it.

You can probably handle a onesy-twosy issue yourself.

Please don't contaminate this area any more than it already is.

Ultimately our marshlands, sea life, birds, wildlife, etc., will pay the price
because of run off and contamination.