Big Headed Ant- These ants get their common name from the exceptionally large head of the major workers in relation to their body size. Various species are found throughout the U.S including Florida.

Crazy Ant- This ant's name comes from the worker's habit of running haphazardly about a room/building in search of food.

Fire Ant- These ants get their common name from their ability to inflict especially painful bites and stings. The two most important species are the southern fire ant and the red imported fire ant.

Florida Carpenter Ant- This ant is found throughout Florida. They get their common name from their habit of hollowing out galleries in pieces of wood for nesting purposes. Contrary to popular belief they do not eat the wood.

 Ghost Ant (Sugar Ant)- This ant gets its common name from the fact that it is very hard to see because of its pale color and very tiny sze. It is found throughout central and southern Florida.

 Pavement Ant- This ant gets its name from commonly locating its nests in or under cracks in the pavement. They also like to nest in walls, insulation, and under floors. They often follow pipes and wires going into the house.

 Pyramid Ant- Pyramid ants nest in soil, usually in open and sunny areas. Typically there is one entrance hole, with the removed soil being placed in a mound around the entrance, forming a crater about 2-5" in diameter. Often mistaken for Fire ants.

American Cockroach- The American cockroach is also called a "waterbug", and the "Palmettobug". Despit its name this roach is not native to America and is worldwide in distribution.

Australian Cockroach- The Australian cockroach closely resembles the American cockroach in size, appearance, and general habits. Although worldwide in distribution, it is primarily found in the southern U.S.

German Cockroach- The German cockroach is by far the most important and usually the most common cockroach. In addition to being a nuisance, it has been implicated in outbreaks of illness, and allergic reactions in many people.

Widow Spiders- Includes both Brown and Black Widow spiders. The web of this spider is an irregular mass of fibers, frequently containing spiky egg sacs. Very common under eaves, stones, tables and chairs that have been left outside. Very Poisonous!!!!

Wolf Spider- Wolf spiders actively hunt during the night ans sometimes during the day. They are very fast and pursue their prey. Because of these habits, they are commonly seen by people. Wolf spiders often alarm people because they are big, hairy and run fast.

Scorpion- Scorpions are nuisance pests, and are also of medical importance because of their stings. Their stings result in mild wasp like sting, which can be complicated by an allergic reaction, and fatal in a few instances. Like to hide under rocks, logs and under the eaves of homes and buildings.

Fleas- Fleas are one of the more important groups of insects because they not only cause discomfort by biting, but they can transmit several diseases such as plague and typhus. It is not necessary to have pets in the home or building. Since fleas can jump 6" vertically, they easily hitch a ride on shoes, trousers, etc.

Earwigs- Earwigs are nocturnal and hide during the day in moist, shady places such as under stones or logs, and very frequently mulch. Earwigs feed on live or dead plants and/or insects