Pest Library
From ants in the pantry to termites in the walls, Florida’s pests thrive in heat, humidity, and hidden corners. This library is your quick guide to who’s creeping, crawling, or flying nearby, what they do, why they’re here, and how to spot them before they settle in.
Ants
When the weather becomes warmer in Florida, ants become one of the most common nuisances. In their quest for food and water, ant species such as ghost ants, big-headed ants, and fire ants often infest outdoor areas, as well as inside kitchens and bathrooms. Some are poisonous, while others cause damage to buildings by their nesting habits in insulation or walls.
Bed Bugs
The small, flat insects that are often referred to as bed bugs are fond of hiding in cracks and below furniture and mattresses. They bite at night and leave behind red, itchy welts as a sign that they have fed on human blood. Due to the high volume of people moving about and the prevalence of secondhand furniture, bed bug infestations tend to be more prevalent in Florida's more touristy and densely populated areas.
Roaches
The warm and humid weather in Florida is ideal for roaches of all kinds, including American, German, and smoky brown cockroaches. The basement, bathrooms, and kitchens are common places to find these pests. Roaches are a common problem in homes and businesses alike due to the germs they transmit and the allergies they cause.
Fleas
Little flying insects known as fleas commonly find their way into people's homes via animals or pets. Fleas, because of Florida's mild climate, may be found outside all year, especially in grassy, shady spots. In addition to their annoying bites, fleas may infect dogs and people with tapeworms and some pathogens.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes may be found almost all year round in Florida, although they are most prevalent in areas where there is standing water. Some of the diseases that they may transmit include Zika, dengue fever, and West Nile virus. Particularly in areas with poor drainage or thick vegetation, mosquito populations surge after rain.
Rodents
When it becomes cold in Florida or when it rains a lot, rodents like mice and rats may seek refuge in houses. The best places to lay eggs are in abandoned structures or in places where food and water are readily available. In addition to causing structural damage and chewing wires, rodents may transmit illness via their urine and droppings.
Flies
Besides being an annoyance, flies may contaminate food surfaces and transmit germs. During the warmer and more humid months, house flies, fruit flies, and drain flies may be rather numerous in Florida. Indoor flies may be a real pain to deal with if you keep food, garbage, or standing water in an unsanitary place.
Termites
Subterranean termites and drywood termites are among the many termite species found in Florida. Because of the consistently mild weather in the state, these wood-destroying insects are out and about all year. For extended periods, termites may do substantial damage to a structure without anyone noticing.
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