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Common pests in Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton boasts a temperate climate and a stable-yet-substantial level of humidity year-round. Because of the warm temperatures and muggy conditions, numerous species of pests prefer to call this region home. Terminix® specialists provide expert-level knowledge and pest control services for pests that are common to the Boca Raton area.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are among the most prevalent pests in Boca Raton, FL because of the city's relatively warm, humid conditions. These winged insects can leave unpleasant, itchy bites, with some potentially even carrying disease-causing pathogens.

Termites

Formosan termites are an invasive species of subterranean termite that originally made their home in Taiwan and now thrive in the Southeast United States. They dwell in subterranean colonies that can number in the millions.

Drywood termites live above ground and will make nests in wood rafters or other structures inside your home, while subterranean termites dig mud tunnels underground near your foundation and come up to forage for food. All three types of termites eat wood, and Formosans' large colonies mean they can cause the most rapid damage.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs travel from place to place by hitching a ride on suitcases, clothing or other belongings. While bed bugs are not known to spread disease-causing pathogens in humans, they do lurk in places where people like to sleep. They consider humans a food source, and their bite can cause bleeding, itching and skin irritation.

Rodents

House mice, as well as roof rats and Norway rats, are the most common rodents found in Boca Raton. They tend to leave signs of their presence like nests, droppings or gnaw marks when they invade indoor spaces. Since they can spread pathogens that cause diseases and parasites, it's important to contact a professional rodent control specialist to remove them from your home or workplace.

Ants

Several types of ants occupy the region's outdoor spaces and come inside through doors, windows or foundational cracks to avoid extreme weather, forage for food or nest. Like drywood termites, carpenter ants can tunnel through your property's wood elements while building a nest. Big-headed ants aren't as destructive, but they may move inside to find food, and the more aggressive acrobat ants tend to look for damp areas in your home where they can live, like baseboards or insulation. Other common problem ants for Florida residents include crazy ants, fire ants, ghost ants, white footed ants and pharaoh ants.

Pest control & exterminator services in Boca Raton, FL

The swampy Everglades is just a short "flight" south for mosquitoes, and that's a big reason why multiple species call South Florida home.

Boca Raton is also an acclaimed tourist destination, and that means that ants, bed bugs and other insects that tend to hitch a ride on people, pets and belongings will make their way to the city and into commercial and residential spaces alike.

At Terminix, we know Boca Raton pests and many nonnative ones, too, and we use our nationwide network to help you get your infestation under control.