Pests, in whatever form or size, are a nuisance and allowing any infestation of pests can pose numerous risks to the health and well-being of your family and home. Some pests carry germs and diseases and others bite or sting. These pets can cause severe allergic reactions. On the other hand, certain pests like termites, can damage your home and property while also carrying germs and diseases; these pose the highest dangers. As the leading provider of pest control in South Florida, we’ve compiled a few reasons to call us for a free consultation this fall.

Conducting a pest inspection in South Florida in your home is a necessity and one that should be done regularly: annually, bi-annually, or quarterly. As the weather cools, pests tend to seek out places to inhabit and thrive. Hence, you should consider conducting pest inspections and extermination during this time of the year. Here are some of the top reasons to check for pests in your home and take the appropriate measures.

Harmful and Destructive Insects

Termites are small in size, but what they lose in size they make up for in numbers. Where you find a single termite may prove to have millions more that can be hiding in some part of your home. These tiny insects cause damage to properties amounting to millions of dollars annually, with the eastern subterranean termite being the most common in the United States. Rats and cockroaches are also known to have a destructive nature. Rats can burrow into walls to make nests causing structural weakness in buildings.

Ants, bees, wasps, bed bugs, and roaches are some of the biting or stinging insects that invade your home. Ants and wasps are always considered a danger and nobody likes seeing any of these in or around the home. Wasps sting while some ants bite. Bees are a nuisance when they become un-welcomed visitors and a true safety concern when located in your homes. Our South Florida Pest Control experts, can help you find nest and get rid of them.

Different pests pose different risks to homes and though some may not damage property, they still can make certain parts of the home very unsightly; for instance, a place where roaches thrive can be smelly and full of dirt. A mud wasp can build a nest on the corner of the ceiling changing the beauty of the ceiling. Termites eat wood and when they invade, their presence not only leads to unsightly changes to wooden structures but also the destruction of the structures if left unchecked.

Contamination and Allergies

Any stagnant water is a breeding place for mosquitoes and other insects. Food that is not properly disposed of invites flies, roaches, and rodents. All these pests can still be attracted to stored food and water if they find easy access to it; hence, they can easily contaminate our food and water. Checking for pests not only addresses the risk of damage to property but also our food. Pest control in South Florida can help prevent harmful infestations.

For example, mosquitoes are considered the dangerous insects; they are the cause of nearly 800,000 deaths annually as they spread viruses. And if you think they are the only danger, rodents are known to be disease pathogen carriers, harboring and able to spread more than 200 human pathogens that are easily transmittable. Add to this list cockroaches, bedbugs, and other insects such as wasps and bees, whose stings or bites can cause allergic reactions to some people. A pest invasion in your home only increases the risk of your family battling diseases spread by pests.

Nesting Rodents

They may look cuddly to some people, but rodents are pests found throughout South Florida. They are disease pathogen carriers and should never to allowed to nest in or around your home. Rats are the most common rodents found nesting in homes. However, rodents such as moles, squirrels, and raccoons can also decide to make a home in your property.

Likewise similar pests can also be found out in fields. For example, the same rats or moles or squirrels that invade your home can also make their way into your land and cause insurmountable destruction to your garden or harvest. Termites are also known to attack drying crops such as maize and sorghum. Stored food such as grains can be attacked by moths or weevils.
Uncontrolled pest infestation can lead to damage to property and health issues that cost thousands if not millions of dollars. While extermination of these unwelcome creatures also costs money, it is a lesser evil compared to the financial impact the pest can have on homes if not addressed swiftly. Doing routine inspects to fish out any infestation may often cost you nothing thus saving you from unnecessary expenses.