What You Need To Know About Pests In Southwest, FL

Insects and rodents have their place out in nature, but they have no place in our Florida yards or homes. The best way to keep your property free of nuisance and dangerous pests is to learn what they look like, why they want to be on your property, and how to avoid them. Use the following pest guide to help prevent bugs, rodents, and more from taking over your Florida property.

Rodent Pest Control Services

Rodents are mammals and common home-invading pests. The two most common species to invade structures in Florida are the large rat and much smaller mouse. Though their size and appearances differ, they both have front incisors that continuously grow throughout their life; in fact, all rodents have those ever-growing front teeth. Their teeth get them into a lot of trouble and are part of why these pests are so unwanted on our properties. To stop their teeth from overgrowing, these animals are constantly chewing on the objects they come across. When in our yards and homes, their constant gnawing causes damage to things like trees, the exterior of homes, wires, pipes, drywall, flooring, and more. Their presence can even lead to more serious structural damage and cause fires and moisture issues. 

While the structural damage rats and mice cause is serious, the bigger problem with these pests is the health risks they present. Rodents spread bacteria, disease-causing pathogens, and parasites that can make people quite ill. Salmonellosis, hantavirus, leptospirosis, and lymphocytic disease are examples of the diseases rodents spread. As rodents travel, they leave behind unsanitary trails of urine, feces, shed fur, and parasites, contaminating surfaces, food, utensils, and more. The presence of rodents in a home also triggers allergies. Over time, rodents like mice and rats have discovered that our properties offer them easy access to all the things they are looking for — food, water, and shelter. Preventing problems with rodents is difficult because they breed rapidly, and they can squeeze their bodies through the smallest of openings to infest homes and businesses.

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At A Bug’s Life Pest Management Inc., we treat our customers the way we want to be treated. That means you’ll receive the superb, individualized service you need to rid your home or business of pests, delivered with care, respect, and a commitment to your satisfaction. Don’t choose the company that treats you like a number; choose the company that takes the time to make sure you’re happy with our service.

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