Family & Pet-Friendly Pest Control in Orlando

When you’re scheduling pest control, one of the first questions is always, “Is this safe for my kids and pets?”

Gato builds every service around that concern:

• Targeted treatments – Instead of “spray everything and hope,” technicians focus on where pests actually live and travel—cracks, crevices, wall voids, entry points, and foundation areas.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Whenever possible, they combine products with smart non-chemical strategies: sealing entry points, reducing moisture, adjusting landscaping, and removing food sources.
• Thoughtful product selection – They use professional-grade products applied according to label directions, with special attention to re-entry intervals and where children and pets spend time.
• Clear communication after every service – You’ll know what was applied, where, and what (if anything) you need to do—like keeping kids and pets off a treated area until it’s dry.

The goal is simple: strong, reliable pest control with a lighter footprint so you can feel good about how your home is being protected.

Residential Pest Control in Orlando: How It Works

Gato’s residential pest control program is designed for ongoing prevention, not just one-time knockdowns. Here’s what a typical service looks like:

1. Inspection & Conversation

Every visit starts with listening. Your technician will:

• Ask where you’ve seen bugs or activity
• Check common problem areas: kitchens, bathrooms, garages, attics, utility rooms, and exterior entry points
• Look for moisture, gaps, vegetation touching the home, and other conditions that attract pests

This lets them create a treatment plan tailored to your home’s layout, age, and surroundings.

2. Initial “Clean-Out” Treatment

On the first visit—especially if you’re seeing a lot of activity—your technician may perform a more intensive “clean-out” service:

• Interior crack-and-crevice treatment in kitchens, baths, and other hotspots
• Spot treatments where pests are active
• Dusting or baiting in wall voids, attics, and other hidden areas (as needed)

This service is about knocking down the existing population and stabilizing the situation.

3. Exterior Perimeter Defense

Most ongoing pest control happens outside, where pests are trying to get in. Gato focuses on:

• Treating the foundation and perimeter of your home
• Targeting window frames, doors, eaves, weep holes, and utility penetrations
• Knocking down spider webs and wasp nests within reach
• Addressing landscape “bridges” where plants touch the structure

Products used on the exterior are selected to withstand Orlando rain and irrigation, so your barrier doesn’t disappear with the first thunderstorm.

4. Ongoing Maintenance & Prevention

After the initial clean-out, most homes move to a regular service schedule (monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly, depending on your property and pest pressure). Your tech will:

• Refresh the exterior barrier
• Check for new activity or conducive conditions
• Retreat interior areas if needed
• Offer simple tips to keep pests away between visits

If you ever see pests between scheduled services, you can call for a follow-up visit.

Orlando Pests Gato Commonly Treats

Central Florida is home to lots of pest species. Gato’s Orlando pest control services focus on the pests most likely to invade homes and cause problems.

• Ants
  Orlando residents deal with several ant species, including sugar ants, ghost ants, fire ants outside, and larger carpenter ants that can damage wood. Ants often trail into kitchens and bathrooms in search of water and food.
  Gato’s treatments target both the ants you see and the colonies you don’t, using baits and residual products to help stop the problem at the source.
• Roaches
  German cockroaches, American “palmetto bugs,” and other roaches love Orlando’s humidity and warmth. Once they find shelter and food in a home, they multiply quickly.
  Your technician will look for harborage areas, use targeted treatments in cracks and crevices, and set up a barrier so roaches have trouble getting back in.
• Spiders
  Spiders around eaves, soffits, garages, and exterior lighting are common in Central Florida. While many are harmless, their webs and sudden appearances are still a concern—especially with kids and pets around.
  Gato treats harborages and helps reduce the overall insect population, which is what spiders feed on.
• Silverfish, Earwigs & Occasional Invaders
  Silverfish, earwigs, centipedes, and other occasional invaders often show up in bathrooms, garages, and storage areas. Gato’s general pest service includes these “bonus” pests by addressing the areas where they hide and the conditions that attract them.
• Fleas & Ticks
  If you have pets that spend time outdoors—or wildlife moving through your yard—fleas and ticks can quickly become an issue inside and outside.
  Your technician can recommend an integrated approach: treating key outdoor zones, addressing flea/tick hotspots indoors, and coordinating with your veterinarian on pet treatments.
• Rodents (Integrated with Pest Control)
  Rodents like mice and rats often follow food and shelter right into garages, attics, and wall voids. Gato offers rodent services and exclusion strategies that pair well with your overall pest control program, using professional-grade materials like steel wool and copper mesh to close off entry points.

Commercial Pest Control for Orlando Businesses

While Gato is best known for helping homeowners, we also provide pest control solutions for local businesses in the Orlando area.

This can include:

• Offices and professional buildings
• Retail spaces and strip centers
• Small medical or dental practices
• Storage facilities and warehouses
• HOAs and community buildings

Service typically includes routine inspections, targeted treatments, and documentation for your records—all aimed at keeping your building pest-free and your customers and staff comfortable.

What It’s Like to Work with Gato

1. Request a Free Estimate

Call (407) 447-9004 or complete the estimate form on their website to share basic details about your home and pest issues.

2. On-Site Evaluation

A technician visits your Orlando-area home, inspects the property, listens to your concerns, and explains options. You’ll get clear, straightforward recommendations—no pressure tactics.

3. Customized Treatment Plan

Based on what they find, they’ll suggest a service schedule and treatment strategy that match:

• The size and layout of your home
• The types of pests present
• Whether you have kids, pets, or sensitive family members
• Your budget and comfort level

4. Reliable, Ongoing Service

Once you’re on the schedule, you can expect consistent visits and predictable results. If something doesn’t look right between appointments, you call—they come back.

5. Communication You Can Understand

Technicians are trained not just in pest control, but in explaining things in plain language, showing you what they’re seeing and what they’re doing. Many customer testimonials highlight techs by name for their friendliness, attention to detail, and helpful advice.

And yes, Se Habla Español—Gato can help Spanish-speaking homeowners feel just as comfortable and informed.

Ready to Guard Your Orlando Home from Pests?

If you’re tired of fighting bugs on your own—or you’re frustrated with a company that treats you like an account number instead of a neighbor—Gato Lawn & Pest Control is ready to help.

• Local, family-owned since 1999
• Orlando-focused service area
• Family- and pet-conscious treatments
• Year-round prevention plans designed for Central Florida weather

Call (407) 447-9004 today to schedule your free pest control estimate in Orlando or the surrounding communities, and let Gato Guard your home the way they guard their own.