Due to its warm and humid climate, Florida is known to host a variety of pests. Here are some of the common ones, but remember that this is a generalized list:
- Termites (like the Formosan Subterranean Termite and Drywood Termite)
- Mosquitoes (such as the Asian Tiger Mosquito and Yellow Fever Mosquito)
- Ants (like the Red Imported Fire Ant and Ghost Ant)
- Cockroaches (including the American Cockroach and German Cockroach)
- Rodents (such as Roof Rats and House Mice)
- Bed Bugs
- Fleas
- Ticks (including the Brown Dog Tick)
- Silverfish
- Spiders (like the Brown Recluse Spider and Southern Black Widow)
- Wasps (including Yellow Jackets and Paper Wasps)
- Fruit Flies
- Dust Mites
- Whiteflies
- Weevils (such as the Boll Weevil)
- Centipedes
- Millipedes
- Earwigs
- Beetles (like the Powderpost Beetle)
- Carpenter Ants
- Drywood Termites
- Gnats
- Palmetto Bugs (a term often used for large cockroaches in Florida)
- Pantry pests (like the Indian Meal Moth)
- Lovebugs (Plecia nearctica)
This list is not exhaustive or ranked, and the prevalence of these pests can vary based on a variety of factors. For the most accurate information, consult local pest control services can provide updated and localized advice based on actual field data and observations.