Florida is home to a variety of interesting animals, which is great until some of those critters decide to invade your house. Here are five of the most common pests in Tampa and what you can do if they decide to move into your home:
- Termites: If you are seeing insect wings on your window sills and small holes in your wood, your home may have fallen victim to termites. These sneaky critters feed on wood and can severely damage your house’s structure before they catch your attention. If you suspect termites, call pest control as soon as possible.
- Ants: Like termites, ants can also burrow into wood. However, ants will also go after your food supply and can contaminate foods high in sugar, including fruit. Also, some species, like fire ants, have a painful bite that can be irritating to humans.
- Bees and Wasps: Bee and wasp stings can cause a lot of pain to humans and animals. While both bees and wasps are important for the ecosystem, they should not be living in your home.
- Spiders: Because spiders eat insects, they are not the worst pest to have around. However, Tampa is home to a variety of spiders, including the infamous brown recluse spider with a venomous bite that can be dangerous to humans. If you are dealing with a spider infestation in your home, you should call an exterminator.
- Cockroaches: The cockroach is one of the most common pests worldwide. Cockroaches can spread disease and are generally unpleasant.
If you suspect a pest in your home, you can enter “pest control company near me,” or “exterminator Tampa” into your favorite search engine to find a list of local professionals. Once you have a list of companies, you can compare services, prices, and reviews to help ensure that you choose the best exterminator available.
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