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Fernando Filipe

Founder & Chief Field Entomologist | 25+ Years of Industry Experience - Fernando Filipe is a veteran of the Florida pest control industry, specializing in subterranean termite mitigation and structural fumigation. Since 1998, he has bridged the gap between complex entomology and residential safety, performing over 12,000 site inspections across Miami-Dade County.

Credentials & Professional Background

Decades of Service: 25+ years specializing in South Florida’s high-humidity pest environments.
Industry Leadership: Former lead consultant for Active Pest Control, Inc., focusing on integrated pest management (IPM) for Miami’s coastal properties.
Certified Expertise: Florida Certified Operator in Termite, General Household Pest (GHP), and Lawn & Ornamental (L&O).

Field Specialization - Fernando’s work focuses on the intersection of public health and structural integrity. He is a recognized authority on Formosan Termite swarming patterns in the Atlantic corridor and the safe application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) in urban environments.

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