#1 ROOF RATS
KNOWN AS BLACK RATS OR FRUIT RATS

Consume 1/2 to 1 oz food a day , destructive in attics, gnawing on electrical wires and rafters. Contaminate 10 times as much food as they consume.

#2 IMPORTED
FIRE ANTS

Very aggressive, reddish brown, usually build mounds in sunny open areas and sometimes in homes. Some people have allergic reactions to the sting. Damage to electrical equipment in homes occurs when nesting causes short circuits.

#3 SOUTHERN
BLACK WIDOW

Usually found outdoors but will invade home. Bite feels like pin prick, cramps follow within 15 min to 3 hrs, rise in blood pressure, nausea, sweating and difficulty in breathing. Death may result depending on victims age and physical condition.

#4 GERMAN
COCKROACH

Most abundant species of cockroach in the US about 1/2 to 5/8 long as an adult prefers to live in kitchen and bathrooms. has 32-48 eggs in her egg sack. One of the leading causes of allergies, asthma and other bronchial disorders in humans. They carry disease organisms and bacteria on their bodies and in their fecal matter.

#5 BED
BUGS

Feed mainly on the blood of humans, but will also suck blood from other animals. During the day the bed bugs hide in cracks in the walls, beds and baseboards. Feed during the night. Transmitted from person to person by direct contact and in clothes, suitcases, bedding and furniture.

#6 TERMITES
(SUBTERRANEAN)

Social insects that live in colonies. There are workers, soldiers, and reproductives. They feed on wood or other items that contain cellulose. Convert cellulose into usable food. When leaving the ground they form mud tunnels to reach wood. They can extend for 50-60 feet to reach the wood/food source.

#7 SEMINOLE
BAT

Found in entire state of Florida with the exception of the everglades. Nests in tree foliage and Spanish moss but will reside in buildings. Feeds on insects. Can be infected with the rabies virus. Other problems such as noise, smell from feces and urine, staining and spotting of surfaces, and attracting other pests such as flies or cockroaches.

#8 COMMON
MOSQUITO

Heart worm disease and deaths to pets from lung, heart or circulatory problems caused by mosquito's and heart worm 20 of 70 known species are vectors of heart worm.

#9 VARIOUS
TICKS

Brown dog tick, American dog tick. Female tick lays 1000-3000 eggs. Females are often found climbing walls to lay eggs. Eggs hatch in 19-60 days. Ticks have been known to live 200 days without a meal. American dog tick may carry rocky mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and other diseases from animals to humans.

#10 HOUSE
FLY

Most common of all insects, with a tremendous breeding potential. Breeds all year around and can produce a generation in less than two weeks. Entire life cycle can take 6-10 days. Usually limited to 1/2 to 2 miles travel distance. Diseases such as dysentery and diarrhea are caused by flies filthy feeding habits.