“Summertime in Florida: When the Pests Throw a Party (and You’re Not Invited)”

Ah, Florida in the summertime. The sun is shining, the humidity is roughly 400%, and the mosquitoes are sharpening their tiny vampire fangs. If you've ever wondered what it’s like to be on the menu at an all-you-can-eat buffet, just walk outside your front door in July. Spoiler alert: you're the buffet.

Here at Westfall’s Lawn and Pest Control, we’ve seen it all. If it crawls, stings, bites, buzzes, or causes you to yell "WHAT EVEN IS THAT?!"—we’ve probably evicted it from someone’s kitchen.

Let’s take a tour of your typical Florida summer pests, shall we?

1. Mosquitoes: The State Bird of Florida

Sure, the mockingbird is the official state bird, but we all know the real ruler of the skies is the mosquito. These guys don’t need a reason to bite you—they’ll attack your kneecaps, elbows, and even your earlobes like they’ve got a grudge. You could be drenched in DEET, wrapped in citronella candles, and holding a bug zapper like a Jedi—doesn’t matter. They will find a way.

At Westfall’s, we specialize in turning your mosquito-ridden yard back into something you can enjoy again. Like, without slapping yourself every five seconds.

2. Palmetto Bugs: AKA Flying Nightmares

If you’ve never screamed at a palmetto bug flying toward your face like a drunk helicopter pilot, are you even a Floridian?

These aren't your average cockroaches. They're built like tanks, fly like chaos gremlins, and have the audacity to show up uninvited—usually while you're brushing your teeth. We’ve had customers who thought they were experiencing paranormal activity until we explained it was just an especially ambitious palmetto bug.

Rest assured, we’re the ghostbusters of the bug world. Except instead of proton packs, we come armed with EPA-approved, family-safe pest treatments.

3. Fire Ants: The Red-Hot Menace

Nothing ruins a barefoot stroll through your lawn faster than stepping on a fire ant mound. One second you’re enjoying nature, the next you’re doing an interpretive dance called “Ow Ow Ow Why Are They Still Biting Me?!”

These tiny terrors build elaborate underground fortresses and can pop up overnight like bad decisions on spring break. At Westfall’s, we don’t just treat the symptoms—we go full demolition crew on the fire ant HQ.

4. No-See-Ums: The Tiny Ninja Vampires

You can’t see them. You don’t hear them. But you’ll feel them. Oh yes, you’ll feel them. No-see-ums are like nature’s way of saying, “Surprise! You’re itchy now.”

They’re the sneakiest of all the bloodsuckers, and no amount of citronella will stop them from getting in one last nibble before you flee inside. Fortunately, we have targeted treatments that handle even the stealthiest biters.

5. Termites: The Silent House-Flippers

Summer is peak season for termites to go full HGTV on your home—except instead of renovating, they’re eating it. These little guys swarm when the weather heats up, and by the time you see one, there could already be thousands chewing away at your equity.

If you hear a faint crunching sound in your walls, it’s not ASMR. It’s time to call Westfall’s.

So, What Can You Do?

You could spend your summer swatting, scratching, and screaming—or you could call Westfall’s Lawn and Pest Control. We’ll make sure the only things enjoying your lawn this summer are you, your family, and maybe your dog (unless he's afraid of sprinklers).

From mosquitoes to termites and every creepy crawler in between, we’ve got your back—and your yard, and your home.

Because in Florida, pests don’t take a summer vacation—but with Westfall’s, they can be evicted.

Contact us today and take your home back from the six-legged squatters.