Tampa, Hillsborough County
Need pest control in Tampa? Call a local pro.
Tap the number below to reach a pest control pro who holds this Tampa territory. You are not submitted to a shared list of companies.
Call (561) 589-1234 for pest control help in Tampa. Unique tracking numbers for each city and service will be added as local pros sign up.
Pest pressure in Tampa
Tampa’s August average low is 76.8°F, among the warmer nights in this set, and the city has both older 1950s wood and slab houses and irrigated 1980s–2000s suburbs.
That is year-round termite and household-pest territory. Use a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services–licensed company.
Local numbers used on this page
| ACS 2020–2024 median year built | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 182,425 |
| Population | 401,618 |
| Built 2000 or later | 34% |
| Built before 1960 | 26% |
| Climate station | Tampa International Airport 1991–2020 normals |
| July average high | 91.0°F |
| January average low | 52.8°F |
| Annual rainfall | 49.48 inches, wettest month August (9.03 inches) |
| Cooling / heating degree days | 3,928 CDD / 433 HDD |
| Published water hardness | 211 mg/L (12.3 grains per gallon) average in 2025 |
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 Tampa, 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 Tampa exclusive to one company?
Yes. One local pest control receives the Tampa pest control call for this territory. It is not sold to a shared list of companies.
How old is a typical house in Tampa?
American Community Survey 2020–2024 estimates put the median year built at 1985, with 182,425 housing units. About 34% were built in 2000 or later, and about 26% 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 Tampa?
City of Tampa Construction Services Division 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, Tampa International Airport 1991–2020 normals
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Tampa median year built 1985 and year-built counts, via Census Reporter
- City of Tampa 2025 Water Quality Report
- City of Tampa Construction Services Division
- Tampa Bay felt Hurricane Helene in September 2024 and Hurricane Milton in October 2024 (National Hurricane Center tropical cyclone reports).
- National Hurricane Center tropical cyclone report for Milton (2024).
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, pest control licensing
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, contractor licensing
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