Living out on Spring Lake Highway or near Neff Lake means your property line likely meets a tree line, a pasture, or both. That kind of exposure keeps pest pressure running year-round — not just in summer. Roof rats use your oak canopy like a highway to your roofline. Subterranean termites forage quietly through undisturbed soil for months before you see a single sign. Mosquitoes breed in the standing water that collects near the lake after every rainstorm. These aren’t generic Florida pest problems — they’re the specific, recurring pressures that come with owning property on the Brooksville Ridge.
When those problems get handled properly, what you actually get is peace of mind that sticks. You stop second-guessing every noise in the attic. You stop wondering whether that mud tube near the crawl space is something to worry about. You stop putting off the call because you’re not sure who to trust. A home that’s been treated and maintained on a consistent schedule is a home that stops surprising you with expensive problems — and in Spring Lake, where median home values have crossed $500,000, that protection is worth taking seriously.
The difference between a one-time spray and a real pest management plan is what happens three months later. Quarterly pest prevention in Spring Lake keeps the pressure from building back up between visits, which is exactly how Florida’s climate works against you if you let it.
Around The Clock Pest Service is a family-owned, owner-operated business based in Hernando County. George Lundin runs the operation — he answers the phone, gives you a quote, and personally oversees every job. Mary Lundin handles the office side. There’s no call center, no rotating crew, and no franchise layer between you and the person responsible for your results.
We hold multiple active licenses through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and have earned a BBB A+ rating backed by over 100 five-star Google reviews from verified Hernando County customers. That’s not a number built on volume discounts or aggressive upsells — it’s built on showing up, being straight with people, and doing the job right the first time.
Spring Lake and the surrounding eastern Hernando County area has been part of our service territory since the beginning. Whether you’re a long-term resident whose family has been here for decades or someone newer to the 34602 area, you’ll get the same direct, honest service either way.
It starts with a phone call — and George actually answers it. Before you schedule anything, you can get a real quote over the phone based on your property type, your specific concerns, and what you’re dealing with. No forms, no waiting for a callback, no pressure. If it’s a situation that warrants an inspection first, he’ll tell you that too.
Once you book, the service begins with a thorough assessment of your property — exterior perimeter, entry points, moisture areas, and any signs of active infestation or structural vulnerability. For rural Spring Lake properties with larger lots, outbuildings, or older construction, this step matters more than it does on a standard suburban lot. The treatment plan is built around what’s actually found, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
After the initial treatment, most residential clients in Spring Lake move into a quarterly pest prevention plan. Given that Florida’s subtropical climate keeps pests active every single month — and that the wooded, agricultural surroundings of eastern Hernando County keep pressure consistently high — quarterly service is the most effective way to stay ahead of the problem rather than react to it. If anything comes up between visits, you call the same number and reach the same person. That’s the whole model.
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We cover the full range of what homeowners and business owners in Spring Lake actually need. General residential pest management handles the recurring pressure from ants, cockroaches, spiders, and other common invaders that come with Florida’s year-round warm climate. Rodent control goes beyond traps — it includes exclusion work to close the entry points that keep bringing them back, which matters especially on older rural properties where gaps and worn soffits are common.
Termite inspections and WDO reports are available for both homeowner peace of mind and real estate transactions. If you’re buying or selling a property in the 34602 area, a licensed WDO inspection is required before closing — and with home values in Spring Lake where they are, you want that report done by someone who’s actually thorough. We also offer commercial pest control services for businesses operating in and around the Spring Lake area, with service plans built around your schedule and compliance needs.
For clients who want consistent, year-round protection, the quarterly pest prevention plan is the most practical option. It keeps your property treated on a regular cycle, covers the seasonal shifts that bring different pest pressures throughout the year, and includes direct access to George whenever something comes up between scheduled visits. Military families and new homeowners receive special discounts — because this business was built on the idea that good service should be accessible to the people who make this community what it is.
It absolutely should — and that’s a distinction worth asking about before you hire anyone. A standard suburban treatment is designed for a compact lot with a defined perimeter. A rural property in Spring Lake is a different situation entirely. You may have multiple structures, mature tree canopy running close to the roofline, brush lines along the property edge, or outbuildings that haven’t been thoroughly inspected in years. Each of those factors creates additional harborage, additional entry points, and additional exposure to pest pressure from the surrounding wooded and agricultural land.
The treatment approach for a larger rural property needs to account for the full exterior perimeter, not just the foundation nearest the front door. Rodent exclusion work on a property with older construction requires a more detailed inspection of soffits, vents, and utility penetrations. And the quarterly schedule matters more — not less — when your property backs up to open land that keeps replenishing the pressure. We adjust the scope of work to match the actual property, not apply the same plan regardless of what we find.
It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is that it’s easy to confuse the two without knowing what to look for. Subterranean termites — the most common species in Hernando County — build mud tubes along foundation walls, pier blocks, and wood framing near the soil. Those tubes are the clearest visible sign. You might also notice wood that sounds hollow when tapped, bubbling or uneven paint near baseboards, or discarded wings near windowsills after a swarm — typically in spring after a warm rain.
Ants, on the other hand, tend to move in visible trails, and you’ll usually see the insects themselves rather than just the damage. Fire ants are common in the open and agricultural areas surrounding Spring Lake and are a separate concern from structural pests. If you’re finding what looks like sawdust near wooden structures, noticing soft spots in flooring, or seeing swarmers inside your home, those are signs worth getting a licensed termite inspection done — not just a general pest treatment. We can perform that inspection and give you a straight answer on what you’re actually dealing with.
In most parts of the country, quarterly pest control is a preference. In Florida, it’s closer to a necessity. The subtropical climate means pests don’t go dormant in winter the way they do up north — they stay active, they keep breeding, and they keep looking for ways into your home. A quarterly schedule keeps a treated barrier in place throughout the year rather than letting it break down and requiring a more intensive treatment to reset.
Our quarterly pest prevention plan covers the exterior perimeter treatment, inspection for new activity or entry points, and direct access to George between visits if something comes up. For Spring Lake homeowners dealing with the consistent pressure of wooded surroundings and agricultural land nearby, the quarterly interval is specifically designed to stay ahead of the seasonal spikes — termite swarm season in spring, mosquito and ant expansion in summer, rodent movement in fall, and spider and roach intrusion in winter. At roughly $250 per year, it’s a straightforward investment when you consider what a single emergency treatment or structural repair costs.
Yes — and if you’re buying or selling property in the 34602 ZIP code, this is something you need handled by a licensed inspector, not just a general pest technician. Florida law requires a Wood-Destroying Organism inspection report for most real estate transactions, and the inspector must hold a specific WDO license issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. We hold the appropriate state certifications to perform and issue these reports.
For Spring Lake specifically, WDO inspections carry more weight than they might in a newer suburban development. Many properties in this area feature older construction, crawl spaces, and outbuildings that have had years — sometimes decades — of exposure to Florida’s termite pressure. A thorough WDO report documents the current condition of all accessible wood-to-soil contact areas, visible termite activity, wood rot, and other wood-destroying organisms. Buyers should treat this as a critical step before closing, not a formality. Sellers benefit from knowing what’s there before it surfaces as a negotiation issue. George can schedule inspections with turnaround times that fit your closing timeline.
This is one of the most common concerns for rural homeowners, and it’s a completely legitimate one. Poison bait stations — the kind some companies default to — carry a real risk of secondary poisoning. A rodent that consumes bait and dies inside a wall or under the floor can be consumed by a dog, cat, or outdoor animal before anyone realizes what happened. For Spring Lake residents with pets, horses, chickens, or other animals on the property, that risk isn’t abstract.
We use safe trapping methods for rodent control rather than poison bait that can create secondary hazards. The approach focuses on capturing and removing rodents through mechanical traps, combined with exclusion work that seals the entry points responsible for the intrusion in the first place. Trapping without exclusion is a short-term fix — the same pressure that brought rodents in once will bring them back if the entry points stay open. The goal is to stop the cycle, not just respond to it. If you have animals on your property and want to know exactly what products and methods would be used before anything is applied, George will walk you through it on the phone before you ever schedule a visit.
Yes — we offer discounts for both new homeowners and military families, and there’s a straightforward reason behind it. New homeowners moving into the Spring Lake area — especially those coming from out of state — are often encountering Florida’s pest environment for the first time. Year-round activity, termite pressure, and the specific challenges of rural acreage can catch people off guard when they’re used to a different climate. The new homeowner discount is a way to make it easier to get proper protection in place early, before a small problem becomes a bigger one.
For military families, the discount reflects a straightforward acknowledgment of the people who have served and who are now building their lives in Hernando County. There are no hoops to jump through — mention it when you call and George will apply it to your service. Both discounts apply to initial service and can carry into a quarterly prevention plan, which is typically the most practical long-term setup for homeowners in the Spring Lake area regardless of how long they’ve been here.
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