In the Florida summer, warm temperatures turn Brevard County into a breeding ground for outdoor pests. The lush vegetation from the humid, hot climate is the perfect home for many insects that ultimately can cause serious damage to your yard and property.

What types of outdoor pests are there?
Florida is home to many outdoor pests including bees, ants, fleas, mole crickets and chinch bugs.  With the invasion of the Africanized honeybees, bee infestations have become particularly dangerous. They are hard to distinguish from their European counterparts and are much more aggressive with a greater risk of life-threatening stings. At the first sight of any bee infestation, you must call an outdoor pest control specialist to ensure that the nest is removed safely and properly.   fire ant damage, Slug-a-bug

Ants are also serious outdoor pests in Brevard County. There are over 200 species found across the state and the aphid plant, a staple of Florida foliage, attracts many of the species. One particular species of ant, the fire ant, can actually sting you. In addition to bees and ants, fleas pose a threat to homeowners in Brevard County. Pets have to get fleas from somewhere and the source is often located outside your home. Fleas can quickly turn from an outdoor problem to an indoor infestation if you do not stop the fleas at the source.

Other less traditional pests in Florida are mole crickets and chinch bugs. Mole crickets can be up to five centimeters long and are nocturnal insects. The chirping sound that keeps you up at night is the fault of mole crickets, but they are more than a nuisance. They feed on plants commonly found in your yard and tunnel in the soil to create their homes which uproots your garden and lawn. Chinch bugs are slender and black with white wings that are not functional. They are active throughout the year, even in winter.  Chinch bugs cause circular patches of discolored grass in your lawn.

When should you call an outdoor pest control specialist? Now that you know the types of common outdoor pests, you can speak with a pest control expert to work with you to find strategies to prevent any infestations. If an infestation has already occurred, consult a Brevard County outdoor pest control company to start treatment immediately and contain the damage.