What Are The Most Common Pest Control Issues for Homeowners

Warm weather might feel nice, but unfortunately, pests love it too.  During the summer and spring, you’ll likely notice more pests both outside and inside your home. Here are the most common pest control issues that homeowners in Florida face:

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Common Pest Control Issues for Homeowners

Ticks

Unfortunately, the weather doesn’t even need to be warm for you to find ticks in your home. Their population does vary by season, though, so you might find a few more in the warmer weather. Common tick specifics in Florida include Brown Dog Tick, Gulf Coast Tick, and Lone Star Tick.

You need to be on the lookout for tick bites and be aware that ticks that carry diseases can cause symptoms like fever, fatigue, chills, muscle pain, and headaches alongside a rash. Be sure to seek medical attention if you encounter these symptoms. Ticks can also be problematic if you have pets. They can cause skin irritation on your pets, and any heavy infestations can even lead to anemia from significant blood loss.

Ants

The real problem with ants is that they are extremely invasive, which means that they can get into places easily and infest many other areas. It doesn’t help that even just a small crumb can attract hundreds of ants into your home. Here in Florida, watch out for the Florida carpenter ant, which likes to live in the dim and moist parts of your house.

Termites

One of the worst pests you can deal with is termites. Termites can destroy the structure of your home without you even knowing it, and they are not to be underestimated. Each year, they cause millions of dollars of damage to homes in Florida. 

When it comes to common termites in Florida, we have the drywood termites that get their nutrients by eating slowly through the wood, causing structural damage. Then, there are subterranean termites, that are most destructive, given the speed with which they eat through wood.

You need to make sure you hire a pest removal company to get rid of these pests quickly before they can cause any more damage.

Fleas

Ticks are already frustrating for both humans and pets, but fleas can be especially problematic. They come in about 19 species just in Florida and can stay on your pet for almost a month. 

Fleas can cause irritation, allergic reactions, and possibly tapeworms in some more extreme cases for your pet. Make sure to give your pet their flea medication and hire regular pest control to ensure fleas don’t become a significant infestation in your home.

Cockroaches

There’s nothing worse than flicking on a light and seeing a cockroach in your home. They’re usually found in waste areas, but you might see them anywhere in your home. This means that they can contaminate your food, damage your books, and spread diseases.

They need food and water to survive, so they tend to thrive in damp spaces. When you hire pest control experts to help you look for them, those are the places they’ll look first.

Rats and Mice

House mice and rats can be fairly common and relatively destructive to your home and to you. This is because they carry diseases, not to mention that they can chew through electrical wires, insulation, and roofing. Mice have the same potential for destruction and can even get into your clothing, too. They also breed quickly, which means they can spread quickly and get out of control.

Conclusion

There are many pests that can infest your home. From rats to cockroaches, they have the potential to carry diseases and cause damage, some of which you might not see until it’s too late. This is why we emphasize the importance of doing regular pest control management to ensure the effective extermination of pests in your home. Don’t ignore pests and give them the chance to infest your home. Call us today and let our pest control experts help you eliminate these pests!