It’s Termite Time
It’s winter in Southwest Florida and everyone knows it. Does this mean the pests
are at rest? Of course not. Because the current rash of cold weather the termites
are hard at work. Probably eating at the walls that are keeping you warm now.
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This is the first visible evidence of termites and their swarm is commonly mistaken
as "flying ants". Turning on your heat on a cold day can cause these termites to
immediately start flying out of your walls. Fire ants, Argentine ants and other
ant species, as well as American cockroaches, try to move indoors during this time
as well, seeking warmth from the colder temperatures.
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SouthWest Florida
Winter Season
Termites begin swarming in mid to late February through late March and have been
feeding all winter, summer, spring and fall.
This is the first visible evidence of termites and their swarm is commonly mistaken
as "flying ants". Turning on your heat on a cold day can cause these termites to
immediately start flying out of your walls.
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Termites
Termites construct these tubes for shelter as they travel between
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their underground colonies and the structure. To help determine if an infestation
is active, the tubes may be broken open and checked for the presence of small, creamy-white
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Rodents
Roof rats breed throughout the year, with two peaks of production:
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In February and March and again in May and June. The period of least activity is
in July and August. The gestation period is approximately 21 days, and the number
of young per litter averages almost seven.
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