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, consulting local pest control services can provide updated and localized advice based on actual field data and observations.
Need Help With a Unique Pest Problem?
Can’t find your exact pest issue on the list above? No worries— local Florida pest control providers have seen it all. From mystery critters to surprise infestations, most companies are happy to field questions or put you in touch with the right specialist. Just give their office a call and let them know what’s bugging you—they’ll steer you in the right direction or offer a custom solution tailored to your situation.
Before taking action, please consider that every creature, even the ones we call pests, has a role in nature. They aren’t just destructive; some actually help by eating bad bugs or becoming food for birds and animals. That’s why we need to be thoughtful and humane when deciding how to handle them.