Guide · Before you sign
Pest control companies in Lakeland: Cost Guide to Prices, Deposits and Warranties
What pest control companies cost in Lakeland, what the 5 businesses in our report actually disclose about prices and terms, and the public facts and questions that belong in every quote.
Section 1What Lakeland businesses disclose
From the 5 businesses in our Lakeland report. The terms that matter most when something goes wrong are often the ones shared least.
| Term | Disclosed by | What we've seen |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price range | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Deposit | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Payment schedule | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Warranty | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Change-order pricing | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Cancellation terms | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Financing | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
| Estimate policy | 0 of 5 | Not provided |
Public dataLocal facts: the rules and figures behind a Lakeland quote
Your contract should match the local rules. These are the official sources.
| Fact | Figure | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,400 (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).) | 2020–2024 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Homes built before 1990 | 62.8% (34,476 of 54,896 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).) | 2020–2024 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Households in Lakeland | 47,816 (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.) | 2020–2024 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Atlantic hurricane season | June 1 to November 30 (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.) | 1991–2020 climate period | NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology |
| Median year homes were built | 1983 (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).) | 2020–2024 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.4% (26,956 of 47,816 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) | 2020–2024 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Lakeland residents | 125,520 (Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).) | July 1, 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates |
| Average summer high | 91.9°F (Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), about 6 miles from the city center point.) | 1991–2020 normals | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 |
Figures from public sources. Sample figures show what our live public-data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.
Section 2Checklist before you sign
- An itemised written price.Permits, materials, equipment, disposal and cleanup each on their own line.
- The deposit and payment stages in writing.Each payment tied to finished work you can see.
- How changes are priced.Fixed written price per change, or cost plus a stated markup.
- The warranty document.What it covers, for how long, and whether it transfers.
- License and insurance.Check the license on the state lookup; get the insurance certificate from the insurer.
- Cancellation and delays.What you get back if you cancel, and what happens if the start date slips.
Section 3Frequently asked questions
Which pest control companies in Lakeland are included here?
Every active business with enough public data is listed, so you can compare them on the same fields. We compared 5 pest control companies for Lakeland. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these pest control companies has the most reviews?
Your Green Team Tampa, with 1876 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Which of these pest control companies in Lakeland has the best reviews?
HomeTeam Pest Defense has a 4.8 rating from 1394 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these pest control companies licensed?
We are still checking licenses for this list. Before you hire, look the business up on the state licensing board's website.
How many quotes should I get for pest control companies in Lakeland?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.