fires combined! They are often known to cause extensive damage to homes long before they are discovered. That’s why it is so important to have your home inspected by one of our professionals!
Fire ants, another nasty pest, have become a serious menace in the southern United States. These ants are particularly aggressive and are literally a force to be reckoned with: Fire ant mounds can contain multiple queens, have upwards of 500,000 or more individuals, and can reach densities of 200 to 800 mounds per acre! Scientists estimate that 10% of the animal biomass of the world is composed of ants, and another 10% of termites. This means that “social insects” could possibly make up an incredible 20% of the total animal biomass on this planet!
Besides providing detailed information on
Florida ants and
Florida termites, Floridabugs.com also includes tips on how to tell the difference between an ant and termite alates (since they are commonly confused by homeowners), also known as “swarmers.” Alates are what these insects are referred to when in the winged reproductive stage. They are often confused for one another as they are similar in appearance, so knowing what you are dealing with will help you determine which steps to take to avoid problems down the road.
Floridabugs.com offers you a click-by-click directory of the nuisance pests you are likely to encounter in the Sunshine State. For instance, read how the
Acrobat ant (not to mention the
Confused Flour beetle) got its name. Learn which fly helps in solving crimes. Read about caring for a bee or wasp sting. Find out the difference between the American, Asian, Australian, Cuban, and
German roaches, and most importantly, how to keep them out of our homes. And much, much more! There’s lots of interesting and helpful information on Floridabugs.com, and getting yourself acquainted is just a click away!