What should Hollywood, Florida homeowners know about pest control?

Hollywood sits on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Broward County, where Formosan and Asian subterranean termites are both established and hybrid colonies have been found. Drywood termites, roaches, rats and Aedes mosquitoes round out the list. Any provider must hold an FDACS license, and Broward County Mosquito Control takes free mosquito requests through 311.

Who licenses pest control providers

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement. Pest control is licensed by the state, not the city. Chapter 482 preempts local pest control regulation, so there is no separate city or county pest control license, though local business taxes apply. Verify a Hollywood provider in the FDACS Pest Control Database or by calling FDACS at (850) 617-7997.

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Key facts for Hollywood, FL

• The City of Hollywood sits in southeastern Broward County midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, with about 143,000 residents and seven miles of beaches.
• Hollywood was incorporated in 1925, and a September 18, 1926 hurricane cut its population from about 18,000 to about 2,500, according to the city.
• UF/IFAS lists Hallandale, Florida among the first recorded U.S. mainland introductions of the Formosan subterranean termite.
• A boat infested with Asian subterranean termites, arriving from Virgin Gorda, was found docked in Hollywood, according to UF/IFAS.
• UF/IFAS reports that hybrid Formosan and Asian subterranean termite colonies were identified in Broward County in October 2024.
• FDACS says the invasive conehead termite has a localized infestation in Dania Beach and Pompano Beach that the state is working to eradicate.
• Broward County Mosquito Control did larvicide spraying in Hollywood in May 2025 after Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus numbers rose.

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Why does Hollywood's coastal location matter for termites?

Hollywood sits on the Atlantic, with seven miles of beaches and a waterfront Broadwalk. Boats and shipping have carried invasive termites into South Florida. UF/IFAS documented a boat with an onboard Asian subterranean termite infestation docked in Hollywood, and says shipboard infestations are the most likely way people spread this pest.

Broward County is a hot spot. UF/IFAS says Broward and Miami-Dade are the only Florida counties where Formosan and Asian subterranean termites are both established. Hybrids of the two were confirmed in Broward field colonies in October 2024, though UF/IFAS says only about 0.1 percent of winged termites sampled in parts of the county were hybrids.

FDACS also reports a localized infestation of the invasive conehead termite in Dania Beach and Pompano Beach, which the state is working to eradicate.

Do older Hollywood homes face drywood termites?

Hollywood was incorporated in 1925, and the city says about 2,420 dwellings stood by January 1926. UF/IFAS says the West Indian drywood termite has spread through Florida's coastal regions and is most common in older buildings in the southern half of the state.

Drywood termites live inside wood and push out tiny pellets. UF/IFAS says nearly all structural fumigation in Florida targets this species. Ask whether a contract covers drywood termites, subterranean termites, or both. Florida law requires that answer on the first page.

How does Broward County handle mosquitoes in Hollywood?

Broward County Mosquito Control serves Hollywood. In May 2025 the county ran overnight truck larvicide spraying in Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Park and West Park after a rise in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, mosquitoes that can spread dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya.

Residents can request service by calling 311 or using Broward's online Mosquito Service Request. NWS Miami's wet season, May 15 to October 15, is when mosquitoes peak. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Miami-Dade County's advice next door applies here too: drain and cover containers, since container-breeding mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water left by rain or irrigation.

What about roaches and rats near the coast?

UF/IFAS says Norway rats are most common along coasts and canals, while roof rats are Florida's primary suburban pest rat. American cockroaches, often called palmetto bugs, usually live in sewers and enter through drains. German cockroaches live only around people and typically plague multifamily buildings. Ask a provider which species it found before agreeing to a treatment plan.

How to choose a provider in Hollywood, FL

• Verify the company's "JB" business license in the FDACS Pest Control Database.
• Confirm the termite category for any termite work, and the fumigation category for tenting.
• Ask whether the company is familiar with Formosan, Asian subterranean and conehead termites in Broward County.
• Check that the termite contract states coverage for subterranean termites, drywood termites, or both on page one.
• Ask the technician to identify the rat or roach species before treatment.
• Ask each technician to show an FDACS identification card.
• Use Broward County Mosquito Control's free service request (311) for neighborhood mosquitoes.
• Get every termite contract in writing before work starts and before you pay.

More pest control guides for Hollywood

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• Can you get rid of termites in Miami without tenting? When local treatment works and when it does notOften, yes. Subterranean termites are treated in the soil, not with a tent, and drywood termites confined to one area can be spot treated. Tenting is for drywood colonies spread through the structure. Here is how to tell which you have and what no-tent treatment costs.
• WDO inspection in Miami: what buyers and sellers need to know before closingA WDO inspection checks a property for termites and other wood-destroying organisms and is reported on Florida's official state form. Here is who orders it, what the report covers and does not cover, how to read it, and what to do if it finds activity.
• How do you get rid of German roaches in a Miami home or apartment?German roaches breed indoors, hide in cracks near kitchens and bathrooms, and rarely go away with sprays alone. Here is how to tell them from palmetto bugs, what a professional treatment involves, what it costs, and what renters and landlords should know.
• Rats in the attic in Miami: how rodent control and exclusion work, and what they costScratching overhead at night usually means roof rats using a gap in the roofline, soffit or vents. Trapping alone rarely ends it; finding and sealing the way in does. Here is how a proper rodent job works, how to clean up safely, and what it costs.
• Signs of termites in a Miami home: swarmers, wings, pellets and mud tubes, and what to do nextWinged insects near a window at dusk, piles of tiny pellets, pencil-width mud tubes or wood that sounds hollow are the main signs. Here is how to read each one, when South Florida termites swarm, how to tell termites from flying ants, and what to do before the inspection.
• How often should you get pest control in Miami? Monthly vs. quarterly vs. one-time, explainedFor many Miami homes, quarterly service is enough; homes with heavy pest pressure, recurring problems or food businesses often need monthly. Here is how to decide, what each plan should include, what it costs and when a one-time visit is the smarter buy.
• Mosquito control for Miami yards: what works, how often to treat and what it costsMost backyard mosquitoes in Miami breed in small amounts of standing water close to the house and rest in shaded plants. Removing that water and treating where adults rest, on a regular schedule, is what reduces bites. Here is how it works and what it costs.
• Commercial pest control in Miami: what restaurants, offices and apartment buildings should expectA commercial program is not a home plan on a bigger building. It is scheduled around your hours, focused on kitchens, storage, trash and entry points, documented for inspections, and backed by quick response. Here is what a good Miami program includes and how to choose one.
• Pest control in Doral, FL: common pests in Doral homes and businesses, and how to choose a local companyDoral's mix of lakefront homes, townhouses, condos, offices and warehouses near the airport gives roaches, ants, rodents, termites and mosquitoes plenty to work with. Here is what Doral properties deal with, what to ask any company, and a local option based right in Doral.

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Questions people ask

Are hybrid termites a threat in Hollywood?

UF/IFAS confirmed hybrid Formosan and Asian subterranean termite colonies in Broward County in October 2024. It says hybrids were rare, about 0.1 percent of winged termites sampled in parts of the county, and are not a new species of super termite. Both parent species are already established in Broward.

What is the conehead termite?

FDACS describes it as an invasive termite with a localized infestation in Dania Beach and Pompano Beach in Broward County. The state is working to eradicate it. If you suspect an unusual termite, your UF/IFAS county extension office can help with identification.

Who sprays for mosquitoes in Hollywood?

Broward County Mosquito Control. Residents can call 311 or submit an online Mosquito Service Request. In May 2025 the county sprayed larvicide in Hollywood after Aedes mosquito numbers rose.

Does Hollywood license pest control companies?

No. Florida's Chapter 482 preempts local pest control regulation, so FDACS licenses companies statewide. Local business taxes still apply. Check a provider's license in the FDACS Pest Control Database.

When do termites swarm in Hollywood?

UF/IFAS says Asian subterranean termites fly from February to April at dusk or night. Formosan termites swarm from early April to late June, peaking in May. Drywood termites fly mainly from April to June.

Sources

• City of Hollywood: About Hollywood
• City of Hollywood: History of Hollywood
• UF/IFAS EDIS: Formosan Subterranean Termite (EENY121)
• UF/IFAS EDIS: Asian Subterranean Termite (EENY128)
• UF/IFAS EDIS: Hybrid Coptotermes Termites (ENY-2137)
• UF/IFAS EDIS: West Indian Drywood Termite (EENY-79)
• FDACS: Termites
• UF/IFAS News: Kern on eight invasive household pest species (2023)
• UF/IFAS EDIS: German Cockroach (EENY-002)
• CBS Miami: Broward County to spray for disease-carrying mosquitoes (May 2025)
• Miami-Dade Solid Waste: summertime mosquito tips (June 2026)
• NWS Miami: Rainy Season 2025 Outlook
• NOAA: 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook
• FDACS: How do I know if a pest control company is licensed?
• Florida Statutes, Chapter 482 (Pest Control), 2025

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