Lakeland, Polk County
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Tap the number below to reach a pest control pro who holds this Lakeland territory. You are not submitted to a shared list of companies.
Call (561) 589-1234 for pest control help in Lakeland. Unique tracking numbers for each city and service will be added as local pros sign up.
Pest pressure in Lakeland
Lakeland’s August average high is 92.2°F and August rainfall averages 9.08 inches, a hot, wet peak that keeps termites and household pests active.
Older lakefront and mid-century houses, plus a sizable pre-1940 downtown share, add lots of wood, voids, and irrigation edges for pests to use. Use a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services–licensed company.
Local numbers used on this page
| ACS 2020–2024 median year built | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 54,896 |
| Population | 119,961 |
| Built 2000 or later | 27% |
| Built before 1960 | 17% |
| Climate station | Lakeland 2 1991–2020 normals |
| July average high | 92.1°F |
| January average low | 50.6°F |
| Annual rainfall | 56.82 inches, wettest month August (9.08 inches) |
| Cooling / heating degree days | 3,723 CDD / 444 HDD |
| Published water hardness | 108 mg/L (Combee) and 126 mg/L (Williams) in 2023 city plant figures |
How a call works
- Tap the number at the top of this page to call (561) 589-1234. Each city and service will get its own tracking number as exclusive territories are assigned.
- Your call goes to one local pro. In Lakeland, a pest control pro who buys this territory gets the call exclusively. It is not sold to a list of companies.
- The pro pays only for a qualified call (generally 90 seconds or longer). Short calls, repeat callers within seven days, and spam are not billed, and a bad call can be flagged within 48 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is a pest control pro in Lakeland exclusive to one company?
Yes. One local pest control receives the Lakeland pest control call for this territory. It is not sold to a shared list of companies.
How old is a typical house in Lakeland?
American Community Survey 2020–2024 estimates put the median year built at 1983, with 54,896 housing units. About 27% were built in 2000 or later, and about 17% were built before 1960.
Who licenses pest control in Florida?
Pest control companies in Florida must be licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A city or county business tax receipt is not a substitute for that license.
Who issues the permit in Lakeland?
City of Lakeland Building Inspection handles local permits and inspections under the Florida Building Code. Confirm licensing and permit requirements with the contractor and with that office before work starts.
Sources for local facts on this page
We used public records and official reports. We did not invent statistics, reviews, or licenses.
- Florida Climate Center, Lakeland 2 1991–2020 normals
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Lakeland median year built 1983 and year-built counts, via Census Reporter
- City of Lakeland Water Utilities quality information
- City of Lakeland Building Inspection
- A July 15, 2025 report in The Ledger cited about 78.55 flashes per square mile in Polk County in 2024, among the higher county totals in a state often called the lightning capital of the United States.
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, pest control licensing
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, contractor licensing
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