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Termite swarming season in Florida: when and what to expect

During termite swarming season in Florida, expect many flying insects with translucent wings creating a chaotic scene.

Termite swarming season in Florida peaks February through June across multiple species, signaling existing colonies and requiring annual inspections. Key Takeaways Florida has multiple termite species, each with its own swarming window — some swarm as early as February, others as late as fall. Swarmers are winged reproductive termites that signal an existing colony nearby, […]

Spiders in Virginia Beach: common species and where they hide

A dark-colored spider, one of the common species in Virginia Beach, rests on a rough, gray stone surface with white cracks.

Spiders in Virginia Beach can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Proforce. Key Takeaways About Virginia Beach Spiders Virginia Beach homeowners may encounter several spider species around their property, and learning to tell them apart helps you respond appropriately. Most spiders […]

Ant species in North Carolina: how to tell them apart

A close-up of a black ant, highlighting features to tell ant species in North Carolina apart, on a transparent surface.

Ants in North Carolina can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Proforce. Key Takeaways About Ant Types in North Carolina North Carolina homeowners may encounter several ant species, and telling them apart starts with noting size, color, nesting habits, and whether […]

Ant species in Georgia: how to tell them apart

Close-up of an orange ant species in Georgia walking on rough brown bark with a blurred blue and green background.

Ants in Georgia can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Proforce. Key Takeaways About Ant Types in Georgia Georgia homeowners may encounter several ant types, including Argentine ants, carpenter ants, fire ants, odorous house ants, and little black ants, each with […]

Hornet types found in Florida: a homeowner’s field guide

Types Of Hornets in Florida can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Proforce. Key Takeaways About Florida Hornets Florida homeowners may encounter several stinging insects often grouped as hornets, including paper wasps, yellowjackets, and mud daubers, each with distinct nest styles […]

Types of wasps in Virginia: a homeowner’s identification guide

Close-up of several types of wasps in Virginia from a homeowners identification guide on their textured nest.

Wasps in Virginia can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Proforce. Key Takeaways About Wasp Types in Virginia Virginia homeowners may encounter several wasp types, including paper wasps, yellowjackets, and hornets, each with distinct body shapes, colors, and nesting habits that […]

Types of spiders in Georgia: how to identify what you see

A brown spider with long legs, common among types of spiders in Georgia, rests on a textured white surface.

Discover the most common types of spiders in Georgia, including two venomous species and common house spiders, and learn which ones pose real threats. Key Takeaways Georgia has two venomous spiders worth knowing: the black widow and the brown recluse, with the recluse documented primarily in the state’s northwestern corner. Most spiders in Georgia — […]

Types of rats in Florida: how to identify common species

A brown rat in a dimly lit tunnel, its reflection visible—one way to identify common species found in Florida.

Florida has five rat species homeowners encounter most. Here’s how to identify each, where they nest, and when to call pest control. Key Takeaways Roof rats and Norway rats are the two most common rats in Florida and the most likely to invade your home. Roof rats climb and nest high; Norway rats burrow and […]

Types of hornets in Georgia: how to identify common species

Close-up of yellow and black wasps—learn how to identify common species in a papery, textured wasp hive.

Hornets in Georgia can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Proforce. Key Takeaways About Hornet Types in Georgia Georgia homeowners may encounter several hornet and wasp species, each with distinct coloring and nesting habits that help with identification. Some species can […]

Types of termites in Florida: how to tell them apart

Close-up of types of termites in Florida inside damaged wood, showing how to tell them apart with red circles.

Florida dampwood termites rarely threaten a well-maintained home on their own. Their presence almost always indicates a moisture problem. If you find them in structural wood, the wood is likely already damaged by water, and leaky pipes or a clogged gutter may be the root cause. Fixing the moisture source is as important as treating […]