Palm Springs, Florida, is a fast-growing village in central Palm Beach County, not the California desert city. It began as a dairy farm, and today some 27,000 people live in its single-family streets, apartment communities and busy corridors along Congress Avenue and Lake Worth Road. Dense housing and heavy rain keep roaches, rats, ants and termites busy year-round. Toro Pest Management has served South Florida since 1969, and Hablamos Español.
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From Dairy Farm to 27,000 Residents: The Growth of Palm Springs
Palm Springs has grown like few places in the county. William Boutwell started a dairy here in 1927, and it reached about 700 acres before developers turned the land into single-family lots. The Florida Legislature chartered the village on May 31, 1957. The original farm’s barn is now part of Christ Community Church on Henthorne Drive, a small reminder of those years.
The 1960 census counted 2,503 people. The figure hit 11,699 in 2000, then rose to 18,928 in 2010 and 26,890 in 2020, a jump of about 42 percent in ten years. Annexation played a big part. Since 1998 the village has expanded under a plan covering land west toward Military Trail and east toward Florida Mango Road. It now covers a little more than 4 square miles, with Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth Beach and West Palm Beach around it.
More people on less land changes the pest picture. The 2020 census recorded 10,864 housing units here, and the mix includes older ranch homes, townhomes and apartment complexes. About 60 percent of residents identified as Hispanic in 2020, and more than a third of households had children at home, so homes tend to be full and busy, with kitchens in constant use. Roaches and rodents do well where food and shared walls are common.
Rain does the rest. National Weather Service normals for nearby Palm Beach International Airport come to more than 60 inches a year, with June, August and September the wettest months. The Lake Worth Drainage District, whose roughly 200-square-mile service area spans southeastern Palm Beach County, manages drainage across this part of the county. If your yard backs onto a canal or lake, expect more moisture at the foundation, more mosquitoes and the occasional iguana. Hurricane Wilma damaged many homes here in 2005, a reminder that storm repairs can leave gaps pests use later.
Palm Springs Homes and Apartments: How We Protect Them
A 1960s ranch house, a townhome and a third-floor apartment each call for something different. In older single-family homes we look hard at the attic, the roofline, wood trim and the ground along the slab. In townhomes, the shared wall and the small planted yard get our attention. In apartments the job often starts with a conversation between the tenant and the manager, because a pest in one unit rarely stays there.
Residential pest control from Toro starts with a free inspection in English or Spanish. We check kitchens, baths, doors, plumbing openings and the yard, then explain what we found in plain terms and offer a plan that fits your household and budget. Children and pets are part of how we plan any treatment, so tell us who lives in the home. Our 110% Satisfaction Guarantee is simple: if the bugs come back, so will Toro, at no additional cost to you.
Renters have a role too. Report pests to your manager in writing, keep food sealed, take out trash daily and avoid foggers, which can drive roaches deeper into walls. Families who use the village’s eight municipal parks or the Village Center Complex should check shoes, bags and sports gear for ants and spiders before bringing them back inside, and fix leaky outdoor faucets that give pests a free drink.
Buying an older house in the village? Book a termite inspection before closing. Many homes here have decades of exposure, and old repairs can hide old damage.
Roaches, Rats and Other Palm Springs Regulars
German and American Cockroaches
German cockroaches breed fast in kitchens and bathrooms and pass between apartments through plumbing gaps. Larger American cockroaches, often called palmetto bugs, come in from drains, mulch and sewers. They need different approaches, and our cockroach guide explains why. Baits and sanitation beat store-bought sprays.
Signs to watch for: droppings like black pepper, egg cases in cabinets, a sour smell.
Roof Rats and Mice
Fruit trees, palms and utility lines carry roof rats from yard to attic, and house mice slip under worn doors. Dumpsters behind shopping centers and apartment buildings keep them fed. Our rodent control seals openings and removes what is already inside.
Signs to watch for: scratching at night, gnawed fruit, droppings in the garage.
Ghost and White-Footed Ants
Tiny ghost ants love sweets, arrive in potted plants and can move into wall voids, says UF/IFAS. White-footed ants form very large colonies along fences and landscaping. Baits outperform sprays for both, and the wrong spray can spread a colony. Our ant guide helps with identification.
Signs to watch for: thin trails around sinks, windows and pet bowls.
Termites
Older village homes face drywood termites in framing and trim, while damp soil near yards and canals suits Asian subterranean and Formosan species. A UF/IFAS forecast expects invasive subterranean termites to threaten about half of urban South Florida structures by around 2040.
Signs to watch for: mud tubes, wood pellets, wings piled near windows.
Mosquitoes
Heavy summer rain and small containers keep Aedes aegypti and Asian tiger mosquitoes close to homes, and both bite in daylight. Toys, plant saucers, tires and buckets are enough. Our mosquito control treats resting spots and shows you what to dump.
Signs to watch for: bites at the door in the daytime, wrigglers in standing water.
Bed Bugs and Fleas
Apartments with frequent move-ins, used furniture and visiting relatives all raise the risk of bed bugs. Treat early, and do not drag a mattress through the hallway. Fleas arrive on dogs, cats and wildlife, and they thrive in warm carpets and shady yards.
Signs to watch for: itchy lines of bites, specks on seams, pets scratching more than usual.
Palm Springs homeowners also ask us about spiders, wasps under eaves, whiteflies on ficus and hibiscus, chinch bugs on lawns (lawn spray) and iguanas along the water.
How Pest Service Works in Palm Springs, Step by Step
- Call or request a free inspectionReach us in English or Spanish, and a Toro technician will inspect your Palm Springs home, apartment or business.
- Get clear answersWe show you the pest, where it comes from and what will stop it, with a one-time or regular plan and no pressure.
- Treat what mattersWe focus on hiding places and entry points, using methods suited to your home and following every label.
- Stay coveredWith our 110% Satisfaction Guarantee, if the bugs come back, so will Toro, at no additional cost to you.
The Palm Springs Pest Year at a Glance
| Time of year | What Palm Springs families see | What to do now |
|---|---|---|
| December to February | Rats and mice in attics and garages, roaches near kitchens | Trim branches back from the roof and seal gaps around pipes. |
| March to June | Termite swarms, with Asian subterranean first and Formosan from April; ants on the move | Keep the wings and call for an inspection. |
| May to June | Fruit trees dropping food for rats, mosquito numbers rising with the first big rains | Pick up fallen fruit and dump containers weekly. |
| June to September (wettest months) | Mosquitoes, ants indoors, palmetto bugs up from drains, chinch bugs on lawns | Clean gutters and check for yellow patches in the grass. |
| August to November (storm peak) | Rodents and wildlife displaced, new roof gaps, mosquitoes after flooding | Check the roofline after storms and fix screens quickly. |
Business Pest Control for Palm Springs Corridors
Commerce here follows the main roads. Congress Avenue runs close to the village’s east side, Lake Worth Road passes near its southern end, and Forest Hill Boulevard crosses near the north. Restaurants, grocery stores, plazas and professional offices along those roads feed and serve a growing population. Local employers include the cosmetics manufacturer Oxygen Development and the Palm Beach County school district’s Fulton Holland Educational Services Center.
Our commercial pest control serves:
- Restaurants and food service, including bakeries and neighborhood eateries.
- Retail stores and plazas along Congress Avenue and Lake Worth Road.
- Apartment communities and property managers, with unit-turn and common-area programs.
- Manufacturing and food processing sites that need documentation.
- Schools and educational facilities, plus government and health care buildings.
Commercial accounts receive written reports and flexible scheduling, and we can work with staff in English or Spanish. All technicians study at the TORO Institute at our Miami headquarters, under on-staff entomologists who teach food safety and sanitation along with pest management.
Why Palm Springs Families Choose Toro
- Hablamos Español. From the first call to the last visit, we can help in Spanish.
- Three generations in South Florida. Dr. Jose Perez Linares founded Toro in 1969.
- Response within 24 hours, guaranteed, because roaches and rats do not wait.
- A free first inspection and $25 off the first service for new customers.
- A guarantee you can hold us to: 110% Satisfaction, and we come back at no additional cost if the bugs do.
Free inspection and $25 off your first service in Palm Springs.
Schedule Your Free InspectionYour Palm Springs Pest Questions
Which parts of Palm Springs do you serve?
All of the village, in ZIP codes 33406, 33415 and 33461, from the older streets near the Village Center Complex to the areas annexed in recent decades toward Military Trail. Some Palm Springs homes carry a Lake Worth mailing address, and we serve those too. We guarantee a response within 24 hours.
Are you the Palm Springs in Florida, not California?
Yes. This page is for the Village of Palm Springs in Palm Beach County, Florida. We are a South Florida company headquartered in Miami, and we do not serve California.
Our apartment keeps getting roaches even after we spray. Why?
German cockroaches move through shared walls and plumbing, and store-bought sprays can scatter them without reaching the nest. Tell your landlord or property manager, because a building approach with baits and inspection of nearby units works better. We work with owners, managers and tenants.
Who should I call about mosquitoes in Palm Springs?
For general mosquito activity, Palm Beach County's Environmental Resources Management department takes reports online and at 561-967-6480. For your own property, we inspect for containers, bromeliads and other breeding spots, and we treat the shady places where adults rest.
How can I tell flying ants from termites?
Termite swarmers have straight antennae, a thick waist and wings of equal length, and they shed those wings. Ants have elbowed antennae and a narrow waist. Save a few in a bag or take a clear photo, and we will identify them during your free inspection.
Is the inspection free, and do you have Spanish-speaking staff? ¿Hablan español?
Yes. The first inspection is free, new customers get $25 off their first service, and Hablamos Español from your first call to the final visit. Call 305-594-4767 or use the Free Inspection form on this page.
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