Family-Owned Pest Control in Boca Raton, Florida
Most pest problems in Boca Raton start outside the house, so that is where Tyler Craig starts. Buggify finds the source, treats it and seals the way in, with the same technician every visit, pet-safe products by default and no long-term contracts.
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A Boca Raton Pest Control Company You Can Actually Reach
Buggify Pest Solutions is a family-owned pest control company in Boca Raton. Tyler Craig owns it, answers its phone and does every treatment himself. He has run it from West Boca since 2018, out of the shop at 22617 Middletown Dr.
That changes what a visit is like. There is no call center and no rotating route tech. The man who checked your attic last visit is the one on your lanai today, and he remembers what he found. Treatments use label-compliant, pet-safe products, held to the same standard Tyler uses at home with his three kids, an American Bulldog and an outdoor cat.
“Treating the bugs you see instead of fixing the source is the biggest DIY mistake in South Florida. In this climate, sprays alone don't solve the problem long-term.”
Every roach you swat is a symptom. The real problem is the harborage producing them: the moisture behind the dishwasher, the soffit gap over the lanai, the mulch bed against the foundation. Fix the source and the activity stops.
Pest Control Services in Boca Raton
Need an exterminator in Boca Raton for one wasp nest, or a plan that keeps roaches and roof rats out? Each service below links to its own page with the full method.
Inside the Home
Cockroach control. German and American roaches treated where they breed, with gel baits and growth regulators instead of a perimeter spray.
Ant control. Carpenter, fire, ghost, pharaoh and big-headed ants, each identified first because each needs a different bait and barrier plan.
Spider control. Brown widows, lanai orb weavers and the webs that keep coming back on pool cages, cleared with egg-sac removal and lanai-zone exclusion.
Fleas, ticks and other household pests. Fleas handled in three zones, with yard and indoor treatment timed to your vet’s pet treatment, plus ticks, silverfish, earwigs and millipedes.
Outdoors and Flying
Mosquito control. A monthly yard barrier from May to October, with a check of the standing water that breeds them.
Wasp and hornet removal. Paper wasp, yellow jacket and hornet nests removed, often the same day when scheduling allows.
Bee removal. Honey bee colonies that put your family at risk are removed safely, healthy swarms are referred to a local beekeeper, and carpenter bees get their own treatment.
Rodents and Structure
Rodent control and rat removal. Roof rats trapped out of the attic, then soffit and tile-roof gaps sealed with copper mesh and polyurethane so they can’t get back in.
Attic and roofline sealing. Soffit-fascia gaps, plumbing vents and slab cracks sealed so rats and insects have no way in.
Properties and Programs
Bi-monthly plans. Three plans on an 8-week schedule built for South Florida, with re-service between visits included.
Commercial and HOA pest control. HOAs, property managers, restaurants, offices and schools.
Luxury home pest management. Discreet, scheduled service for gated and estate properties.
Lawn care add-on. For homes, HOAs and estates already on a Buggify plan: chinch bugs, fire ants and mole crickets in the turf. No standalone lawn service.
Buggify does not treat termites, bed bugs or wildlife. When Tyler spots termite signs on a visit, he refers you to a licensed termite operator he trusts.
See the full plan comparison →How a Visit Works, Start to Finish
Here is exactly what happens when you call Buggify, so you know what to expect before Tyler arrives.
You Call. Tyler Picks Up.
Direct line to Tyler, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. He asks what you are seeing, where and for how long, and gives you a free phone estimate range.
A Same-Day or Next-Day Visit.
In the core area, a call before noon usually means a same-day visit. Tyler starts outside, at the perimeter, the roofline and the landscaping, because that is where most South Florida pests come from.
A Plain-Language Explanation.
He explains what is driving the activity and how the pests are getting in, so you understand the fix before it starts.
Treatment That Fixes the Source.
He treats with pet-safe, family-safe, professional-grade products and seals the entry point.
Walk-Through, Written Summary and Follow-Up.
You get a walk-through and a written summary, and plan customers get the next visit booked before he leaves.
A Visit Every 8 Weeks, Not Every Quarter
South Florida has no real off-season, so a quarterly schedule leaves a gap the pests use. Buggify’s plans run every 8 weeks instead. All three plans (Basic, Full Home Protection and Complete) run on that schedule and differ only in what they cover. Home plans bill per visit, you can cancel anytime, and if activity persists between visits, re-service is included.
Compare our pest control plans →Pest Control Across Boca Raton and 12 Nearby Cities
Buggify serves 13 cities across Palm Beach and northern Broward counties. The shop is at 22617 Middletown Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33428, and in the core area a call before noon usually means a same-day visit.
Highland Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach and Tamarac are served case by case.
See every service area →
Why Pest Pressure in Boca Raton Is Different
Pest control playbooks written for four-season climates assume a winter break. South Florida never gets one, and seven local conditions shape how Tyler works here.
Pests Never Take a Season Off
Mosquitoes peak May through October, rodents November through February and bee swarms March through May, while German roaches and ants stay active all year. That is why a quarterly visit is not enough here.
Tile Roofs Let Roof Rats In
Boca Raton, Parkland and West Boca are tile-roof markets, and tile edges, soffit gaps and plumbing vents give roof rats a ready way into the attic. Tyler treats the roofline as the main entry point and seals it at the source.
The Source Is Usually Outside
The climate keeps pests alive outdoors all year, so mulch beds, lanai screens, irrigation overspray and damp landscaping become their main harborage. Every inspection starts on the outside of the house for that reason.
Canals Keep Mosquitoes Breeding
Coral Springs has 165 miles of canals, Lighthouse Point is built on them, and Lake Ida and the edge of the Loxahatchee refuge breed mosquitoes all year. Monthly mosquito service with canal-edge and dock-line checks is built for that.
Hurricane Season Moves Pests Around
Summer storms scatter rodents and stinging insects and leave new standing water for mosquitoes. After every named storm, plan customers get an inspection offer that checks for soffit damage, lifted tiles and pooling water.
Older Homes Need Careful Sealing
Pre-1978 homes in Old Floresta, the Boca Highlands historic core and Delray’s Marina Historic District can carry lead paint on exterior surfaces. Tyler seals them without disturbing the paint, for example by inserting copper mesh without drilling.
HOA Communities Share Their Pests
In master-planned and 55+ communities such as Boca Pointe, Mission Bay, Loggers’ Run and Hunters Run, homes share walls, amenities and landscaping, so pests move between neighbors. Tyler checks all three, so he catches the shared pressure a community’s outside contractor often misses.
Not Sure What's Driving It on Your Street?
Tyler knows the pressure block by block. Get a free read on the phone.
(561) 672-0200
How Tyler Fixes the Source, Pest by Pest
Customers who switch from national chains report 60% to 80% fewer re-service calls in their first year.
Species ID Before Ant Bait
Pharaoh ants split into new colonies when they are sprayed the wrong way, so Tyler identifies the species before any product comes off the truck.
Termidor Applied the Right Way
Termidor’s transfer effect only works with the right protocol, so Tyler, an authorized Bayer applicator, uses trench-and-drench at the slab line or perimeter banding, never a spray over the mulch.
Gel Baits and Growth Regulators for Roaches
German cockroaches hide within a few feet of food and water, where a perimeter spray never reaches. Bait goes into those spots, and a growth regulator stops the next generation.
Copper Mesh and Polyurethane for Rodents
In South Florida humidity, steel wool rusts, and rats chew straight through foam. Copper mesh at soffit gaps and polyurethane at slab cracks hold for years.
The Right Sprayer for the Job
Tyler carries a Solo backpack sprayer for perimeter and lanai work and a Cardinal high-pressure sprayer that reaches soffits 10 to 15 feet up, so roofline treatment never gets skipped.
Product Sheets on Request
Safety Data Sheets for every product, never a “proprietary blend.”
What Boca Raton Homeowners Say About Tyler
Rated 5.0 on Google from 161 reviews by families in Boca Raton, Parkland, Coral Springs and nearby.
“Tyler, the owner, was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain why it was happening, where the problem was coming from, and what we could do to prevent it from happening again.” Aria Calisi, Google review
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Pest Control Questions Boca Raton Homeowners Ask
How Fast Can You Come Out in Boca Raton?
–In Boca Raton, West Boca, Parkland, Coral Springs and Deerfield Beach, call before noon and a same-day visit is usually available. Elsewhere, the next day is typical, and bee and wasp emergencies jump ahead of scheduled visits when possible.
What Is the Biggest DIY Pest Mistake in South Florida?
+Spraying the bugs you can see. In this climate the source is usually a moisture point, an entry gap or an outdoor nesting area, and until that is fixed, sprays alone won’t solve it.
Which Cities Around Boca Raton Do You Serve?
+Buggify serves 13 cities across Palm Beach and northern Broward counties, from Boynton Beach south to Pompano Beach. Same-day visits are routine in Boca Raton, West Boca, Parkland, Coral Springs and Deerfield Beach, and the full list is on the service areas page.
Are Your Treatments Safe for Kids and Pets?
+Yes. Every treatment uses label-compliant, pet-safe products and methods, and Tyler tells you what he is using before he starts. Safety Data Sheets are available for every product.
Who Will Actually Come to My Home?
+Tyler Craig, every time. He owns Buggify and is its only technician, so the person who answers your call is the person who inspects and treats your home.
Which Pests Are Most Active in Boca Raton Through the Year?
+Something is always active here. Mosquitoes peak in the rainy months from May to October, roof rats push into attics from November to February, and bees swarm from March to May. German roaches and ants never slow down, which is why plan customers get a visit every 8 weeks.
Do You Remove Bees, Wasps and Hornets?
+Yes. Wasp, hornet and yellow jacket nests are removed, often the same day when scheduling allows. Honey bee colonies that put your family at risk are removed safely, and healthy swarms are referred to a local beekeeper.
How Are Pests Getting Into My Home?
+That is the first question Tyler answers on every inspection. The usual South Florida entry points are soffit and fascia gaps, tile-roof openings, torn lanai screens, worn weatherstripping, slab cracks and plumbing vents, and treatment includes sealing the one that is active.
Call Tyler About Your Home
No call center, no sales pitch and no callback queue. Need pest control in Boca Raton, or an exterminator who answers his own phone? Call (561) 672-0200, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tyler picks up and gives you a free phone estimate range. Weekend stinging-insect emergencies are handled case by case.