Winter will officially be here in a little more than a month, and it is never too early to protect your home against the common pests that frequent the east and west coast of Florida in the cool winter months. Palm Coast Pest Control is your Top Rated Local® pest control company, and we are happy to provide you with industry-leading pest control services such as cockroach extermination and rodent control to ensure your home continues to be a pest-free sanctuary long after the holiday have passed. Check out a few pests that you want to be on the lookout for this winter, then call us to request a free estimate!
COMMON WINTER PESTS IN FLORIDA
COCKROACHES
Roaches are very common in Florida due to our warm, humid climate. The winters are not harsh enough to kill them off, but temperatures are cool enough and food hard enough to find that cockroaches often invade homes during the winter looking for a place to reproduce. These pesky insects are very difficult to get rid of without professional intervention, but they are more than an inconvenience. Roaches are known for spreading 33 different kinds of bacteria, making professional cockroach extermination a must for homeowners.
SILVERFISH
This silver, teardrop-shaped insects might not appear that harmful at first glance, but they can cause extensive damage to the inside of homes. Silverfish will move inside when temperatures get cool in search of shelter and food, and they will eat anything from cereal, wallpaper, insulation, clothing, and books. They will even eat hair that has fallen on the floor and they love to eat old photos. While they might not be known for spreading bacteria, they are certainly destructive. Silverfish can be difficult to control, but a trained pest control expert can help.
RODENTS
Mice and rats are some of the most common winter pests nationwide, and Florida is no exception. These pests are incredibly smart and can learn to adapt to new situations quickly. They may enter your home during the winter seeking shelter and food, and they can cause extensive damage to insulation, electrical wires, and plumbing lines. Professional rodent control is recommended to get rid of these pests.
ANTS
It is very rare for ants to actually live inside of a home, even during the winter months. However, they may seem more prevalent in your Florida home this winter because it offers a warm and cozy environment in which they can find food. Worker ants will often invade in search of food to bring back to the queen, and when they bring back food to the colony, they leave a scent trail for other ants to follow. To avoid infestation, you should call a reputable pest control company.
REQUEST A FREE COCKROACH EXTERMINATION QUOTE
Whether you are worried that you might have a roach, rodent, ant, or cockroach infestation, or you just want to be proactive in preventing one, Palm Coast Pest Control is here for you! Our Florida pest control company has more than 25 years of experience and our skilled technicians have more than 100 years of experience combined. That means that you can count on our team to deliver pest control services that are backed by extensive knowledge, allowing you to rest easy at night and enjoy a home that is safe and pest-free.
Ready to get started? Call us at 1-800-819-7378 today or get a Speedy Fast Quote® for cockroach extermination and other winter pest control services online now!
