Category Archives: Insects

Fluctuations in daily temperatures affect each of us in different ways. Did you know weather changes affect insect behavior as well?

Warmer increases metabolic rates in insects contributing to them needing to eat more. In some instances a change in weather may increase reproduction rates.  That’s why Florida is the ideal climate for insects to thrive and flourish.  The majority of time, the overall temperature throughout Florida is favorable to insects.  Therefore, if insects were …

Springtime is right around the corner, and with it brings new life – and more pests to worry about. Springtime pest prevention can put your mind at ease. When the weather warms up, those insects that laid dormant during winter reemerge to breed and start new colonies. This is especially true for homes in Tampa, Florida as the weather is typically much warmer than in …