Even though Florida is warm, there are pest that will try to find comfort in your home when temperatures outside drop. Here are a few of the most common pests to watch out for in winter.
Silverfish
Silverfish are shiny, teardrop shaped bugs which can be found in damp, dark places. They like to be warm, so they will go indoors when it is cold outside. They will eat almost anything that they find, which makes them very destructive. Silverfish only come out in the dark, so infestations can be difficult to catch.
Ants
Ants are a nuisance throughout the year. In colder weather, ants will come inside to find warmth and food inside your home. Ants can be found anywhere in the home.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are common in the south due to the warm climate. When winter comes around, roaches like to find homes to multiply in. Cockroaches can also be extremely difficult to get rid of, so you want to make sure to hire a good pest control professional for the job.
Rodents
Mice, rats and other rodents are often found inside homes when the temperatures drop. They are also known to spread diseases through their droppings. They can chew up and burrow through all kinds of things throughout the home, cause damage to electrical wiring, and even make you sick.
Silverfish
Silverfish are shiny, teardrop shaped bugs which can be found in damp, dark places. They like to be warm, so they will go indoors when it is cold outside. They will eat almost anything that they find, which makes them very destructive. Silverfish only come out in the dark, so infestations can be difficult to catch.
There are many other pests, but these four are some of the most common home invaders in Florida.
If you need professional help in getting rid of winter pests, please give us a call at (239) 694-8008 or contact us here on the website and we will be happy to help you!