North Port Pest Control
North Port Pest Control Where Past & Future Collide
North Port’s 10,000 year old past, and rumored Fountain of Youth, continues to bring new residents to the rapidly expanding city.
Like many of our communities on the Gulf Coast of Florida, North Port started as a dream in the mind of land developers following World War II.
In 1958, retired Air Force Colonel William “Bill” Royal, an amateur archaeologist, began diving into the depths of the Warm Mineral Springs. The springs are a 30,000-year-old artesian sinkhole that stays naturally warm because of the flow of about 20 million gallons of mineral-infused water per day from a vent 200 feet below the surface. Legend has it when Ponce de Leon landed here in search of the Fountain of Youth, he believed that he had discovered it in the Warm Mineral Springs, and died here shortly thereafter.
Royal’s dives took him deep enough that he was convinced of the archaeological value of the site, and to prove it, he brought to the surface a human skull, dating at least 10 thousand years old, perfectly preserved with brain matter intact.
Today, families moving to North Port are just as drawn to the natural beauty and warm climate as they are to modern amenities like newer neighborhoods and nearby shopping in Port Charlotte and Venice. Along with that growth, our humid, subtropical weather and frequent summer rains create ideal conditions for insects and rodents to thrive in and around homes.
We guarantee your satisfaction and will return (at no charge) in between scheduled visits if you encounter any pests. Please call us as soon as you see a problem. The sooner we inspect and treat, the better.
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The Industry Leader in Green Pest Solutions
Good News leads the industry in providing 100% all natural, safer and more effective botanically based eco-superior products for pest control. Products that are guaranteed safe for you, your children and your pets. That, coupled with other products that utilize naturally occurring elements found in nature, allows Good News to provide the same pest-free living guarantee, with no risk to your health.
A recent EPA study suggests that a significant amount of pesticide exposure can occur indoors and that measurable levels of multiple pesticides have been found in the air inside homes.
Here is how our green approach to pest control works for North Port homeowners:
- Thoughtful product choices that rely on botanically based ingredients and reduced-risk options, rather than traditional broad-spectrum sprays throughout your living spaces.
- Targeted treatments focused on entry points, nesting areas, and conducive conditions so we can address the source of the problem instead of just the symptoms.
- Preventive recommendations such as trimming vegetation, addressing standing water, and sealing small gaps that help reduce pest pressure around your home.
- Regular follow-up visits that give us a chance to monitor activity over time and adjust your pest control plan as your home and the seasons change.
Perimeter Plus - Green Pest Control
Our Perimeter Plus green pest control is designed to eliminate and help prevent most of the creepy-crawly insect varieties we see in Florida, including ants, roaches, silverfish and, of course, spiders. We schedule three visits per year to provide exterior service after the initial set-up.
Your Good News technician will inspect the entire exterior of your property while sweeping cobwebs from the eaves and windows.
Once the source of insects is determined, a proper treatment of the perimeter foundation, entry points, eaves, plant beds and trees will be applied where needed using reduced–risk, green products.
If you are having any pest issues inside, your trained tech will also treat any entry points, kitchen, baths, laundry room, or problem areas using reduced–risk or even pesticide exempt products.
Because we live and work in the same warm, humid climate as our customers, we understand how quickly insects can move into lanais, garages, and soffits in coastal communities from North Port to North Venice and Sarasota.
Choosing Pest Solutions for Your North Port Home
When you are deciding how to protect your home in North Port, it helps to think about how you live day to day and what kinds of pests you see most often. Homes near green spaces like Myakka State Forest or along the city’s many freshwater canals may notice different activity than homes in newer subdivisions closer to U.S. 41 or I-75. We talk with you about whether you are more concerned with ants on the kitchen counters, spiders on the lanai, or rodents in the attic so we can recommend the right pest control plan for your situation.
Many of our neighbors want an option that balances effective treatments with a thoughtful approach to people, pets, and the environment. That is why we focus on using botanically based products and integrated methods that target pests where they live and hide. When we design a pest control service schedule for your home, we look at the layout of your property, drainage patterns, and even nearby construction that might disrupt wildlife and push insects and rodents toward houses.
It can also be helpful to think ahead about seasonal changes in Southwest Florida, since heavy summer rains and warm winters can affect how often you might see certain bugs. We walk you through what to expect over the course of the year so you know when a routine visit is enough and when it might be time to call us for an extra inspection.
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