Pest control · Largo, Florida
Pest control in Largo, FL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 30% of Largo's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Largo, in Pinellas County — ZIPs 33771, 33770, 33774, 33764, 33760, 33778, counts 80,690 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Largo at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 80,690[2]-2.5% since 2020
- County
- Pinellas[2]
- Land area
- 18.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 30%[1]the lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 38%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -2.5%[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 18.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Largo
Largo is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 80,690 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.5% since 2020[2]. The city spans 18.8 square miles at 4,298 residents per square mile (the 2nd densest) and sits entirely in Pinellas County, served by ZIP codes 33771, 33770, 33774, 33764, 33760, 33778[3].
Building amid 2.5% decline since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
Largo is split across 6 ZIP codes: 33771 (27% of the city's land), 33770 (22% of the city's land), 33774 (12% of the city's land), 33764 (12% of the city's land), 33760 (12% of the city's land), 33778 (6% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Seminole (4.6 mi S), Clearwater (4.9 mi N) and Pinellas Park (5.3 mi SE)[3].
30% of Largo's 46,806 housing units are detached houses[1] — the lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Seminole (41%), Clearwater (38%), and Pinellas Park (52%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; Seminole (10%), Clearwater (7%), and Pinellas Park (8%) nearby), and population changed -2.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,298 people live per square mile of land across 18.8 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-densest of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
38% of households rent and 62% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Largo has the lowest share of detached houses (30%)[1], the 2nd-densest settlement (4,298)[2][3], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1978, tied with Clearwater and Pinellas Park)[1].
Get pest control help in Largo
Pest control contractors taking requests around Largo cover ZIP codes 33771, 33770, 33774, 33764, 33760, 33778.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The Largo numbers behind this page
| Measure | Largo | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -2.5% | -1.8% | 1 pts slower |
| Detached single-family | 30% | 47% | 17 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,298 | 3,347 | 28% denser |
| Renter-occupied | 38% | 30% | 8 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 | 3 years older |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 5 | 5 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | 4,298 | -2.5% | 80,690 |
| Seminole 4.6 mi | 3,662 | -2.2% | 18,997 |
| Clearwater 4.9 mi | 4,367 | -2.5% | 114,364 |
| Pinellas Park 5.3 mi | 3,226 | -1.5% | 52,295 |
| Safety Harbor 8.2 mi | 3,373 | -2.6% | 16,624 |
| Dunedin 9.0 mi | 3,321 | -2.6% | 35,227 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 46,806 |
| Detached single-family | 13,813 (30%) |
| Occupied homes | 37,548 |
| Owner-occupied | 23,182 (62%) |
| Renter-occupied | 14,366 (38%) |
| Median home value | $229,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 492 | 1.1% | ±177 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,363 | 5.0% | ±445 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,248 | 6.9% | ±500 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,982 | 10.6% | ±683 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9,294 | 19.9% | ±906 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15,897 | 34.0% | ±1,010 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 6,369 | 13.6% | ±687 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3,328 | 7.1% | ±465 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 449 | 1.0% | ±294 |
| 1939 or earlier | 384 | 0.8% | ±169 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Largo's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 33771 | 27% | 82% |
| 33770 | 22% | 77% |
| 33774 | 12% | 49% |
| 33764 | 12% | 34% |
| 33760 | 12% | 38% |
| 33778 | 6% | 31% |
pest control questions from Largo homeowners
My Largo home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of Largo homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Largo. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 38% of Largo households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 33771, 33770, 33774, 33764, 33760, and 33778[4], Pinellas County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Seminole (4.6 mi), Clearwater (4.9 mi), and Pinellas Park (5.3 mi)[3].
A lot of Largo homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
56% of Largo's housing units were built before 1980, 8.9% before 1960[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
I rent in Largo. Who arranges the repair?
38% of occupied Largo homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.