Professional Overview

Fernando Filipe has dedicated over 25 years to the study and management of urban pests. His career spans hands-on field operations, structural fumigation oversight, and high-level technical consultancy across South Florida’s high-humidity environments. Since 1998, he has conducted more than 12,000 site inspections across Miami-Dade County.

Fernando specializes in subterranean termite mitigation, structural fumigation, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), bridging the gap between applied entomology and residential environmental safety.

Credentials & Certifications

• Licensed Master Applicator – 25+ years continuous certification
• National Pest Management Association (NPMA)
• Florida Certified Operator – Termite, GHP & L&O
• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) Authorized
• 25+ years specializing in South Florida high-humidity pest environments
• Former Lead Consultant – Active Pest Control, Inc.

Field Specialization

Fernando is a recognized authority on Formosan termite swarming behavior in the Atlantic corridor and the safe application of advanced termite colony elimination systems.

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategy
• Subterranean & Drywood Termite Eradication
• Structural Fumigation Protocols
• Bed Bug Thermal Remediation
• Public Health Pest Risk Assessment

Editorial Authority

As Founder of TermiteHQ, Fernando oversees editorial review of all termite inspection and treatment content. Every technical guide is reviewed to ensure compliance with state regulation, environmental safety standards, and current pest management research.