We're seeing more reports of occasional invaders in St. Petersburg over the past two weeks. These are pests that can wander into homes rather than stay outdoors. As fall begins in Tampa Bay, shelter and access through small openings are useful things to focus on. Finding one indoors doesn't necessarily mean there's an established infestation; repeated sightings deserve a closer look.
Check around exterior doors, garage thresholds and window frames for wandering pests. Notice whether sightings keep happening beside the same opening or in the same room. That pattern can help you decide where to inspect first. If you aren't sure what you've found, take a clear photo before removing it so identification is easier.
Start with four practical steps: replace worn door sweeps, repair damaged screens, seal gaps around utility entry points, and move leaf litter away from doorways and the foundation. Focus first on openings near repeated sightings. These measures reduce easy access without treating every occasional visitor as a larger problem.
We're also seeing a modest increase in fly inquiries. Keep household trash covered and clean up food residue promptly to make indoor spaces less inviting.
If pests keep appearing after you've addressed obvious gaps, Anti-Pesto Bug Killers can help identify them and check entry points. Explore our home pest control options at https://www.antipesto.com/home-pest-control to plan your next step.
