SERVING OCALA, FL

Here in horse country, we can expect to service farms that may need pest control for their homes, work vehicles, and barns. Where there are barns, there are usually rodents. They can run rampant in these rural areas and populations can easily and quickly get out of control. They tend to be highly attracted to horse stalls that are bedded with hay or straw. They also like to take advantage of the constant flow of grain and feed. The hiding places and food sources are endless. Pests like to hide in farm vehicles, too. Side-by-sides and old work trucks offer them plenty of hiding spaces and most of these vehicles have leftover grain from feeding times for them to snack on. While these areas are more inhabited during the colder months, this problem remains year-round. And where there are pastures, there is grass. And where there is grass, there are grass-loving pests like mice, gophers, and ants everywhere.

Ocala also houses many retirement communities and 55+ neighborhoods that offer an amazing space for our growing retired community. Watching Ocala grow and accommodate our snow birds and permanent retired residents has been nothing short of impressive. Some of these active living communities are a real dream come true! On Top of the World and The Villages are always the first two that come to mind. Seeing our original locals enjoying some of the new accommodations is always appreciated. Everyone here at Turbo Pest Solutions loves being able to work with the friendly people in the Ocala area from all over the country. Given that Ocala ranked as one of the best places in the United States to retire, it’s retired community takes up about 30% of this populous city. The most significant retirement community in Ocala, On Top of the World, is a 14-acre community and growing! But with some of the beauty comes a little pain. Pests can find their way in any homes, including the nice ones at OTOW. Since development is ongoing in these kinds of neighborhoods, we expect it to stir up unwanted guests. Sometimes, our beautiful landscaping can bring pests in the mulch, plants, trees, and sod – just to name a few. There are many pests that had their hiding places removed and your home is on their radar. Sometimes, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators are also disturbed by the constant landscaping, as well. We understand how important it is to protect our local and native pollinators. Turbo Pest Solutions puts in the time to learn how to attack target pests and provide safer practices in the field. The services we offer at Turbo Pest Solutions always has your specific home in mind before we start each treatment.

Speaking of development, Ocala is full of land potential. Which is why developers love to buy vacant land and produce homes or businesses alongside roads, schools, and neighborhoods. Usually, before production occurs, these lands are being stripped of vegetation and trees that previously homed a lot of critters. As mentioned before, this can force pests right into your neighborhood! Homeowners who purchase these brand new builds may experience pests like spiders and cockroaches that made their entrance during construction. There are hundreds of new home listings in Ocala and the number will continue to grow. If you’re lucky enough to buy a new home in this beautiful area, keep an eye out for anything that made an unexpected entrance before you did.

Besides being known for its copious amounts of horses, Ocala is a bustling town also known for its various outdoor activities. You can zipline, you can hit the springs, or you can camp. In the Ocala National Forest alone, there are 4 natural springs (Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, and Alexander Springs) all of which provide recreational areas to fish, boat, kayak, camp, snorkel, swim, etc. Ocala National Forest has been a part of our hearts for as long as we can remember, so protecting its beauty with the safest practices is our priority at every service. The same can be said for Silver Springs State Park, which is famous for its glass-bottom boat tours and it’s beautiful scenery. Pests in the forest and around bodies of water are inevitable. If you live or own a business around these areas you may need some extra help keeping them under control.

When it comes to businesses in Ocala, local or otherwise, there is no shortage. There are almost 23,000! While Ocala is only considered a medium-sized town, there is a vast amount of businesses in the area. Some roads in Ocala are lined with a hundred businesses in a row! In 2020, Ocala ranked #1 in the entire nation for having the greatest amount of small businesses. This stat beats so many booming cities, such as Boulder, Colorado and Wako, Texas. This was a huge recognition for our town and attracted many starting entrepreneurs. Therefore, when we have businesses sandwiched together, we can expect problems to occur with pests. Most often, businesses that are close to restaurants, warehouses, etc. If you own or work in a building that is experiencing an issue, we want to help not only eliminate the problem, but prevent it from occurring in the future. We know how important it is to maintain a safe, healthy environment for staff and clientele.