Inverness, Florida. General subterranean termites in Block Homes information. Old myth

Yes, general subterranean termites can get into Citrus County, block homes. It’s an old myth and I’m going to talk about something that we hear a lot. Uh we hear a lot of, we live in a block house. We’re safe from termites. They can’t chew through concrete or get to us. And the reality is predominantly the termite that we deal with is a subterranean. They come from underground. And what happens is if they aren’t going through wood, they create mud tubes. And then with the mud tubes, they can lead directly vertical. Sometimes they can just travel along up a wall across concrete. We’ve pulled up carpet and they just look like spider webs. And they will continue to mud tube until they find some wood.

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Introduction: The Real Problem Homeowners Face

Most pest problems don’t start with bugs crawling across the floor. They start quietly—behind walls, under sinks, inside attics, and along foundations. Homeowners often assume pest control is only necessary when pests are visible, treating infestations as one-time events instead of ongoing risks. This reactive mindset leads to recurring infestations, property damage, and unnecessary costs. At Turbo Pest Solutions, we routinely find that by the time pests are noticed, they’re already well established. The real issue isn’t pests appearing—it’s homes being left unprotected year after year.

The Direct Answer: Why Reactive Pest Control Doesn’t Work

Reactive pest control fails because it addresses symptoms, not causes. Spraying after pests appear may reduce activity temporarily, but it doesn’t stop reproduction, eliminate nesting sites, or block future entry points. Pests are biologically designed to adapt, hide, and multiply faster than most homeowners realize.

Seasonal changes don’t remove pests—they change their behavior. Ants relocate indoors during temperature swings. Rodents seek warmth in colder months. Roaches remain active year-round as long as food and moisture exist. When treatment only happens after pests are visible, infestations often return stronger and harder to control.

Proactive, year-round pest control works because it disrupts pest life cycles before they escalate. Ongoing service includes monitoring, preventative barrier treatments, and early detection—stopping infestations before damage occurs.

This approach is explained in detail in our main guide,
Pest Control to Protect Your Home All Year Long,
which outlines why consistent protection is the most effective strategy for long-term pest prevention.

The Deep Dive: How Year-Round Pest Control Protects Homes

Pests don’t randomly invade homes. They follow predictable patterns based on shelter, food, moisture, and temperature. Understanding these patterns is what separates effective pest control from temporary fixes.

Seasonal Pest Behavior

Preventative Barrier Treatments

Barrier treatments create protective zones around a home’s exterior, sealing common entry points before pests get inside. These treatments are maintained year-round to ensure protection remains effective during seasonal transitions.

Monitoring and Inspections

Routine inspections identify early signs of pest activity, moisture issues that attract insects, structural gaps rodents can exploit, and nesting behavior before populations grow. At Turbo Pest Solutions, inspections are a core part of long-term prevention.

Targeted Pest Control Strategies

Different pests require different treatment methods. Treating ants the same way as rodents or wasps is ineffective. Professional pest control targets specific species based on behavior and environment, reducing unnecessary chemical use while increasing effectiveness.

Reactive Pest Control vs Year-Round Pest Control

Reactive Pest Control

Cons:

Year-Round Pest Control

Cons:

Example: A homeowner who waits until winter to address rodents often discovers chewed wiring or insulation damage. A homeowner with year-round pest control prevents rodents from entering at all through early fall exclusion and monitoring.

Conclusion & Next Steps

Pest control isn’t a one-time event—it’s an ongoing system designed to protect your home through every season. Reactive treatments may feel convenient, but they allow pests to establish, adapt, and return. Year-round pest control focuses on prevention, monitoring, and long-term protection, saving homeowners time, money, and frustration.

For a full breakdown of how to protect your home all year long, read our complete guide:
Pest Control to Protect Your Home All Year Long.

This article was written by pest control professionals at Turbo Pest Solutions, drawing on real-world experience protecting residential properties from year-round pest activity using preventative, behavior-based treatment strategies.

TL;DR Year-round pest control prevents infestations before they start by targeting seasonal pest behavior, sealing entry points, and maintaining consistent protection against insects, rodents, and stinging pests—all year long.

Why Waiting for Bugs to Show Up Is a Terrible Year Long Strategy

If most homeowners were honest, their pest control plan looks like this: “I’ll deal with it when I see something.” Which is kind of like saying you’ll only change your oil after the engine catches fire.

At Turbo Pest Solutions, we’ve spent years inside crawlspaces, attics, wall voids, and other places homeowners pretend don’t exist. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: pests don’t operate on your schedule, your seasons, or your level of denial.

They operate year-round.

Which is exactly why year-round pest control isn’t a luxury—it’s basic home maintenance. Here is a guide to Why Reactive Pest Control Fails.

The Myth of “Seasonal” Pests

Most people think pest control is a warm-weather thing. Ants in summer. Roaches in humidity. Wasps when they’re angry at life Then winter hits… and suddenly mice appear like uninvited roommates who refuse to pay rent.

Here’s what actually happens:

Pests don’t leave. They change tactics.

Year-round pest control works because it’s designed around pest behavior—not calendar months.

What Year-Round Pest Control Actually Does

Effective pest control isn’t random spraying. It’s a structured, preventative system built around:

At Turbo Pest Solutions, our monthly and yearly service plans interrupt pest life cycles before problems escalate.

Common Pests Controlled All Year

Insects

Stinging Pests

Rodents

Rodents don’t disappear in winter—they move inside.

Why “I Haven’t Seen Anything” Is a Risky Strategy

Pests are excellent at hiding, reproducing, and waiting until the worst possible moment. By the time you see one, there are usually many more behind the walls. Year-round pest control prevents infestations instead of reacting to them.

Good Pest Control Habits

1. Trash Management

Overflowing trash attracts insects and rodents fast. Secure lids and routine disposal matter.

2. Consistent Cleaning

Crumbs, spills, and clutter send a clear message that food is available.

3. Routine Professional Home Inspections

Many infestations begin in places homeowners never check. Inspections catch issues early.

4. Stay Proactive

Waiting until pests appear increases damage and costs.

Pest Control Management for Long-Term Protection

1. Seasonal Home Checks

Each season introduces new vulnerabilities that need attention.

2. Schedule Year-Round Pest Control

Monthly or yearly service plans ensure consistent protection.

3. Watch for Moisture

Leaks, condensation, and standing water attract pests quickly.

4. Seal Openings Immediately

Small gaps around doors and windows act as entry points.

Why Homeowners Choose Turbo Pest Solutions

Anyone can spray chemicals. What matters is strategy. Turbo Pest Solutions focuses on prevention, targeted treatment, and ongoing monitoring—not scare tactics. Our goal is simple: protect your home quietly, consistently, and effectively.

The Real Cost of Ignoring Year-Round Pest Control

Preventative pest control costs less than reactive infestations.

Your Home Is Either Protected or Vulnerable

There’s no neutral setting. Pests don’t take breaks. They don’t respect seasons. And they don’t wait for permission. Year-round pest control keeps your home protected before problems begin. If you want reliable protection all year long, Turbo Pest Solutions is ready to help.

This content is provided by Turbo Pest Solutions, a professional pest control company with hands-on experience delivering year-round residential pest protection using preventative, behavior-based treatment strategies.

What’s going on, guys? We are in Hernando, Florida. The town, not the County. Uh, it is a beautiful January day in the low 50s. This is our first house that we ran into a termite swarm. Uh, and basically what we’re doing is before our treatment, they found uh live termite swarmers in the master bath. And before we start, we always like to get a good game plan while we’re wandering around. Charlie lifted this piece of wood. And under it, we may not. We can see some evidence, but we saw a live There we go. We got live swarmers in there.

Oh, we got live workers. Soldier, too, there. Yep. So, we know they are directly active in this house. We know they’ve been here for a while. They’ve shown no evidence that the homeowner has seen, but we know they’ve been here for a while because they’re swarming inside the house. So, we’re going to go ahead and check conducive conditions, make recommendations like wood against the house touching soil, um, and go ahead and start our treatment here soon.

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Written by a licensed pest control professional with hands-on experience serving residential and commercial properties in Citrus County Florida, supported by consistent positive customer reviews on Google.

If you are having trouble with Termite Swarms or any other pests, call Turbo Pest Solutions at (352) 345-7572

TL;DR: This article explains the basics of Palmetto roaches (often called palmetto bugs) — large cockroaches common in Central Florida — how they behave, why they’re attracted to homes, and what you can do about them to protect your home and health. It offers facts about their habits and practical advice on identifying, preventing, and controlling them.

Palmetto Roaches, or American Roaches are one of the most common bugs you will see in Central Florida and most southern states in general. They are often everywhere depending on where in the Sunshine State you live. The more humid it is, the more you can expect to see them. Some people believe they operate like German Roaches. Get in, wreak havoc, infest, and never leave, but this isn’t completely true.

Differences between German and American Roaches

 

There are key differences between the American and German roach. First off is the most obvious difference, their sizes. While the German roaches are a little 1.1 to 1.6 cm long, the American Roach is a staggering 1.5 to 3 INCHES next to it! Their body colors are alike but you’d know the difference if they were next to each other. The German Roach, as seen below, has a lighter brown almost translucent look to it’s coloring. Meanwhile the American Roach has a deep almost cedar color to it, earning it the nickname “smokey-brown roach”. 

Another difference you can look for if you’re fearing an infestation is their feces. German roaches leave behind feces that look like ground pepper or coffee grounds. Very small, very fine. When looking for American Roach feces it looks similar but just like the two bugs, it’s the size that shows the quickest difference. They’re a little bigger and usually more spread out depending on the clutter of the area. 

 

Florida is loved so much by these bugs because we’re the closest to their ideal climate. They love humid areas that stay warm and wet almost year round, which is Florida through and through. We also have tons of water areas that keep that habitat maintained. They commonly keep to the outdoors but seeing one every now and then indoors is not uncommon. When it becomes an issue is when you’re seeing them often, and there’s proof of them living with you. This can be food damage, feces or dead ones around often. 

 

Natural Deterrents vs Repellents

When dealing with the normal amount of them, such as seeing them maybe once or twice a month, there are also natural deterrents you can put out to try to keep them away, but never buy any repellant spray from the store. When you use repellants on an already existing problem, it doesn’t get rid of it. Instead it pushes it further into your house, scaring them into hiding wherever is same. This could be under your sink where there’s an unknown leaky faucet, in your cabinets with your spices and cake mixes, or even in your pet food. It’s best to eliminate these possibilities if you can, simply because it’s worth it to prevent the problem before it becomes one.

Natural deterrents are scents like peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, and citronella. These scents can keep them from wanting to enter your home as it interferes with their senses and confuses them. 

 

Why Are Cockroaches In My Home ? 

These roaches are what’s called opportunistic omnivores. Eating any organic matter including decaying plants, garbage, crumbs, pet food, paper, glue, leather and even other insects. They will eat dead or alive insects and sometimes even the other insects feces, anything that will allow them to survive. 

They come into our homes looking for anything that will allow them the opportunity to survive. Somewhere humid, with food and shelter. Things like leaks causing moisture, cluttered spaces and dark warm areas can cause it to become more of an infestation, as these are breeding grounds. They will squeeze through tiny cracks in walls, holes in foundation and around pipes looking for safety. They stop at almost nothing to survive.

 

How to Prevent Cockroaches

 A great way to combat their possible intrusion is to reduce standing water (leaky pipes, dish water and gathered water) , wiping down trashcans and inspecting things like boxes and bags before they enter your home. While these bugs are harmless as far as being venomous goes, they are not fun guests to have in your home by any means. If you’re seeing them often or even any more than you’d like too, we’d be happy to help. If you want more information on German Roaches, check out our article on them!

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Written by a licensed pest control professional with hands-on experience serving residential and commercial properties in Citrus County Florida, supported by consistent positive customer reviews on Google.

Call Turbo Pest Solutions to find out more about your pest solution at (352) 345-7572