Why Miami has the highest termite risk in the country

Miami-Dade has the highest termite risk in the country, facing three separate threats at once: subterranean, drywood, and Formosan termites. Drywood termites in particular are common in South Florida because they don't need soil contact, making them harder to detect and treat than the subterranean termites more common elsewhere.
Local note: Florida requires pest control operators to be licensed through FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) — always verify licensing given the prevalence of high-value termite treatments in South Florida.

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How this compares to nearby cities

Miami runs close to Houston for general treatment, but its termite-specific costs are among the highest in this guide given the triple termite threat unique to South Florida.