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Post-Storm Pests

Summary

When there is an excess of water, ants and roaches are displaced from their homes and, just like humans, seek higher ground.


As we get back to normal after our unwelcome guests, Helene and Milton, you may see more activity from post-storm pests in your home. When there is an excess of water, ants and roaches are displaced from their homes and, just like humans, seek higher ground. Literally millions of ant colonies moved to safety and many of them relocated inside homes. American cockroaches that generally live in the sewer and septic systems, moved vertically to get away from water. Where did they go? You guessed it – your home.

A post storm pest laying on it's back with legs in the air on the floor after storm

So, why is this a problem? Things have dried out and all these pests will quietly return to their homes outside where they belong, right? Wrong. Once inside, these pests got busy reproducing. Did you know that a single pair of American cockroaches can produce up to 400,000 descendants in one year? Some mature queen ants can produce up to 5,000 eggs per day. If you have any cardboard boxes you received that may have gotten a little damp, you can add German cockroaches to the mix.

Let’s just say, if you see one live roach or ant, you could bet the farm that there are more. Lots more. All of our Tempco Techs are Florida residents, and we know the pests here better than anyone. We know how they act and react, and we know how to get rid of them in an environmentally friendly, family-safe, and pet-safe way. If you are concerned about post-storm pests, call us for a free estimate. And if you are already one of our customers, your treatment is included in your Pest-Free Guarantee, so don’t hesitate to call if you see any live bugs.

Michael Ryan

President Michael Ryan is the founder and co-owner of Tempco Pest Control, Inc. His primary responsibilities include financial oversight, strategic planning and operations. Michael earned a B.S. in marketing with a minor in political science from Florida Southern College in 1990. He has a banking and entrepreneurial background as well as over 20 years of pest control experience. Michael holds Florida Certified Operators Licenses in Pest Control, Rodent Control, Lawn Care and Termite Control and earned the designation of Associate Certified Entomologist. He is also a member of the Entomological Society of America as well as the Certified Pest Control Operators Association. A Florida resident since 1990, Michael’s interests include fishing, boating, ornamental horticulture and his 225-gallon salt water aquarium.