Pest Control Info
Lake Helen, FL

Aedes mosquitoes are a species of mosquito identified by their black body and white spots. Commonly known as ankle biters, these mosquitoes tend to bite hosts from the knee down. Aedes mosquitoes breed by laying their eggs in water, similar to the Anopheles mosquito. While both adult male and female mosquitoes feed on nectar, only females require blood to reproduce. They are most active during the early evening times.

Formosan termites have a brownish-yellow color with long, narrow and oval shaped bodies. They have translucent wings and grow up to 1/2 an inch in size. Formosan termites, also called “super-termites,” are members of large colonies that quickly consume wood and many other kinds of materials or structures. They live up to many years and are known as the most aggressive species of termites. Thorough inspections may be needed to determine formosan termite presence due to the difficulty in locating nests or damaged wood. Chemical barriers, baits, and even fumigation can be useful in getting rid of termites. Preventative measures while building new structures are extremely important in preventing infestations.

Florida woods cockroaches are dark reddish brown in color, can reach up to 2 inches in size, and have short wings. They reside primarily outdoors and feed on decaying plant matter. While they do not desire to come indoors, they are sometimes accidentally brought in with firewood. Removing fallen leaves, dying plants, scrap wood, and regularly cleaning up debris from your yard can deter the Florida woods.

Hypoponera opacior vary greatly in appearance from either pale or dark brown and slightly translucent. The overall shape of their body also varies drastically. They typically reside in rotted out stumps or beneath grass sod.

Rice rats in Lake Helen, FL are smaller in stature only reaching about 5.5 inches in length. Their fur can be primarily brown or gray. The sides of their body are light gray and their bellies are a pure gray color. Rice rats can also be distinguished by their tails, which are brown on top and white on the bottom. They live outdoors and thrive in wet environments with dense vegetation. They’re omnivores and eat insects, fish, and grasses.

Arabesque Orb Weaver range drastically in their coloring from simple brown and black to ornate patterns with orange, yellow, and brown hues. They have large round abdomens and can reach up to 7 millimeters in size. These spiders craft circular webs which they sit in at night while waiting for prey. During the day, they hide in leaf piles or leaf tubes constructed by themselves.

European Paper Wasps, also known as Polistes dominula, share a striking similarity with Yellowjackets in their slim, black and yellow bodies that can reach up to 1 inch in length. These wasps build paper-like nests in cavities like attics, vents, eaves, and satellite dishes. They primarily feed on hornworms, caterpillars, nectar, and other sugary substances.

Ixodes scapularis, commonly known as Deer Ticks, are a species of tick that exhibit a reddish-brown coloration with a hard, black exoskeleton, and can grow up to 3 millimeters in length. These ticks are notorious for their ability to transmit Lyme disease, a debilitating bacterial infection. Deer Ticks are known to lurk in tall grass and brushy areas of Lake Helen, FL, waiting for a suitable host to walk by, at which point they attach themselves and begin feeding until fully engorged.

Bed bugs are the size of an apple seed and are brown in color. They feed off of blood by biting their host causing itchy and irritable sites. Bed bugs are commonly found in furniture, mattresses, headboards, and hiding in small areas. Keep a regular cleaning schedule, minimize clutter in your home, and be cautious while traveling to prevent bringing them back to your home.