Florida Termite and Pest Control LLC

07/01/2026

"That yellow figure-eight mark behind the head — that's how you know it's an American cockroach, not just any roach."

🪳 Big, Fast, and Flying In: American Cockroaches Are on the Move in Pinellas County
If you've seen a large reddish-brown roach glide across your patio or dart out from under a sink, you've likely met the American cockroach — Florida's largest and most common cockroach, and the true origin of the local nickname "palmetto bug."
How to identify them:
🔍 Reddish-brown body, typically 1.5 to 2 inches long — one of the largest roaches in Florida
🔍 A distinctive yellowish figure-eight marking on the shield behind the head (pronotum)
🔍 Fully developed wings on both males and females — they can't sustain true flight, but they glide short distances when dropping from trees, rooflines, or ceiling beams
🔍 Fast-moving and most active at night
Why they're surging right now:
Summer humidity and daily rain in Pinellas County push American cockroaches out of their normal outdoor habitat — storm drains, sewers, mulch beds, and woodpiles — and toward higher, drier ground. That often means your garage, porch, bathroom, or the gaps around foundation cracks, plumbing lines, and vents. They're drawn to moisture, so leaky pipes and damp crawl spaces are magnets.
Why it matters beyond the "ick" factor:
American cockroaches breed and feed in unsanitary areas — sewers, garbage, septic systems — and can contaminate food and surfaces as they move through your home. Heavy infestations often carry a distinct musty odor, along with small, ridged, dark droppings and reddish-brown egg casings tucked into dark corners.
Seeing large roaches around your St. Pete or Pinellas County property?
Florida Termite and Pest Control treats American cockroach and palmetto bug activity throughout Bay Pines, St. Petersburg, Largo, and Clearwater — sealing entry points, treating harborage areas, and stopping the problem at the source, not just the ones you see.
📞 Call us today for a free inspection and quote. 727-855-7555

07/01/2026

Tiny, Pale, and Everywhere: Ghost Ants Are Taking Over Pinellas County Kitchens
If you've spotted a trail of nearly invisible ants crawling across your kitchen counter or bathroom sink, you're probably dealing with ghost ants — one of the most common household ants here in St. Petersburg, Bay Pines, and across the Tampa Bay area.
How to identify them:
🔍 Tiny — only 1.3 to 1.5 mm long
🔍 Dark brown/black head and thorax with a pale, almost see-through abdomen and legs (that's where the "ghost" name comes from)
🔍 Give off a faint coconut-like odor when crushed
🔍 Don't sting, and rarely bite
Why they're such a problem in Florida:
Ghost ants thrive in our warm, humid climate and breed year-round. Colonies can have 100 to over 1,000 workers with multiple queens, and they build satellite nests — meaning one visible trail often means several hidden colonies in your walls, under sinks, behind baseboards, or in potted plants. They're drawn to moisture and sweets, so kitchens and bathrooms are ghost ant magnets.
Why DIY sprays make it worse:
Repellent sprays scatter the colony instead of eliminating it, causing them to "bud" off and form new nests elsewhere in your home. Effective ghost ant control requires non-repellent baiting that targets the entire colony network — not just the ants you can see.
Seeing ghost ants in your St. Pete or Pinellas County home?
Florida Termite and Pest Control has treated homes throughout Bay Pines, St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, and the surrounding Tampa Bay area for years. We locate every trail, every nest, and every entry point — then treat it right the first time.
📞 Call us today for a free inspection and quote. 727-855-7555

05/29/2026

LIVE Termite Found!

😱 Look what we found scraping away this termite tunnel — LIVE termites actively eating your home from the outside in.

If you see mud tubes like these along your foundation, roof edge, or walls, don't wait. Termites cause an average of $3,000+ in damage before most homeowners even notice.

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📞 Call or message us NOW for a termite inspection
👇 Tag a neighbor who needs to see this.

😱 This is what $10,000 in termite damage looks like — and the homeowner had NO idea.

. Pete Pest Control

04/05/2026

03/07/2026

Florida Termite and Pest Control LLC is thrilled to welcome our newest technician, Brant Levine, to the team! 🌟
Brant brings a strong background in pest control and termite control, along with valuable experience in carpentry. In just a short time, he's already proven to be an incredible asset—reliable, skilled, and dedicated to delivering top-notch service.
We're proud to have Brant as part of our pest control family here in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, and surrounding areas. His expertise helps us continue providing expert termite inspections, termite treatments, and comprehensive pest control services for homes, condos, offices, and properties across Pinellas County.
Whether you're dealing with subterranean termites, drywood termites, ants, roaches, rodents, bed bugs, or other seasonal Florida pests—our certified team, now even stronger with Brant, has you covered!
Need pest control in St. Petersburg FL, termite control Pinellas County, or a free estimate? Call us today at (727) 855-7555 or visit floridatpc.com.
Welcome aboard, Brant! 👏🐜🪲