Pest Control in Myers Park

Just south of downtown, Myers Park is one of Tallahassee's oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods — brick streets, historic homes, and a mature tree canopy. That history is part of the appeal and part of the pest challenge: some of these homes are close to a century old, and older structures give pests more ways in and more wood to work with.

The pests we see most in Myers Park

Termites are the primary concern, and both species matter here. Subterranean termites exploit the damp, shaded soil and older foundations; drywood termites find abundant aged, exposed wood in century-old framing, trim and outbuildings. Because a drywood infestation in a historic bungalow needs a very different response than a subterranean one, correct identification is essential — see our two-species guide.

Carpenter ants, moisture-driven roaches and occasional rodents from the canopy are the other regulars. Downtown-adjacent density also means the occasional German cockroach issue traveling through shared or older plumbing.

Treating historic homes carefully

Older and historic homes deserve treatment that respects the structure. Aggressive one-size-fits-all approaches can miss the actual entry points — original crawl spaces, aging piers, wood-framed windows, and additions built decades apart. We inspect the specific vulnerabilities of older construction and treat the conducive conditions, rather than assuming a modern slab home. For serious drywood infestations, we'll walk you honestly through localized treatment versus whole-structure options.

What to watch for

• Pellet piles (frass) beneath wood trim, sills and furniture — drywood termites
• Mud tubes on foundation and crawl-space wood — subterranean termites
• Blistered or hollow-sounding wood, sticking windows
• Sawdust with insect parts near beams — carpenter ants

Protecting a historic Myers Park home starts with knowing exactly what you're dealing with. Book a free inspection and we'll assess it with the care an older home needs.