Every pest that shows up inside a home is a symptom of something — moisture, an entry point, a food source, or seasonal pressure from outside. Here are the ones we see most often locally, and what each one usually means.
Palmetto bugs (large roaches)
Common along the coast, drawn to moisture and warmth. Frequent sightings, especially in bathrooms or near plumbing, often point to a moisture issue worth addressing alongside treatment.
Ants
Usually a sign of an accessible food source or an entry point near foundations, windows, or utility lines. Fire ants specifically are a common outdoor concern in our lawns, not just an indoor pest.
Spiders
Often a secondary indicator — spiders follow their food source, so consistent spider activity can mean another insect population (their prey) is established somewhere nearby.
Wasps and bees
Nesting activity tends to spike in spring and summer; eaves, attic vents, and gutters are common nesting spots that are easy to miss until activity is well established.
Rodents
Typically an entry-point problem — gaps around utility penetrations, garage door seals, and roofline gaps are the most common ways rodents get in, especially as outdoor temperatures cool in fall.
Why general pest control covers all of this
A quarterly general pest program creates an ongoing barrier around a home’s common entry points rather than reacting to each pest individually, which is why most of what’s listed here is included under a single plan rather than treated as separate problems.
