Florida is ideal for Palmetto Bugs, as these large cockroaches thrive in warm, damp climates that hold a lot of moisture. What is about these critters’ skittering movements that make our own skin crawl and our spines shiver?
For one thing, Palmetto Bugs breed insane amounts a time and it’s troubling to imagine the sheer volume. They also fit their way into cracks and remain invisible to us, usually startling us if our footsteps, hand, or lights get too close.
Though deaf, their sensory intake abilities are actually somewhat akin to ours in terms of sensitivity– they can detect slight shifts in the air that stand their own “hairs” on end in order to be able to run from predators (sometimes, us) in a split-milli-second.
Palmetto bugs can be found both indoors or outside, and Slug-A-Bug can treat both areas.
Inside
- Palmetto Bugs will eat almost any kind of crumb, feed from any spill.
- They hide easily amongst clutter, so even if you see one speeding past your eyes at some point, it may be near impossible to find it again.
- Standing water in sinks attract them.
Outside
- They hide in debris, mulch, and shrubbery.
- Any cans or bottles with partial liquid left in them can draw Palmettos forth.
- These tiny things can flurry through screens or broken weather stripping.
- Palmetto Bugs can come through openings in drainage pipes, sewer or attic vents.
- They can travel via grocery bag, boxes, or firewood.
The simple reality is that these creatures could be almost anywhere, lurking, ready to infest your entire house. Don’t let them. Brevard County’s premier pest control service, Slug-A-Bug is here to help you dump the Palmetto bugs for good.