Top 10 Most Common Pests in
Florida Keys & South Miami-Dade
Paradise Pest Solutions

Living in paradise comes with one small downside — the warm, humid climate creates the perfect environment for pests year-round. Here are the 10 pests we treat most often for homes, condos, vacation rentals, and businesses across all 17 areas we serve (Key Largo to Kendall). Each has a full detailed guide in our Florida Keys Pest Library.

Large reddish-brown invader common after heavy rains or changes in season

Small, fast-breeding kitchen pest.

Aggressive nesters under eaves and in palm trees.

Fast, venomous hunters that scare homeowners.

The #1 complaint in the Keys — especially at dusk near water.

Wood-damaging ants that nest in damp areas.

Fast, silver insects thatlove attics and damage books and paperwork.

Excellent climbers that love attics and fruit trees.

Tiny sugar-loving ants that appear in huge trails.

Rain worms” that invade after heavy rains.