Insects are part of daily life in Florida. But that doesn't mean you want them living on your home. Regularly pressure cleaning the eves and patio ceilings of your home will help minimize pests and improve the aesthetics of your home.
You’re more likely to come across spider issues when spring hits, when fall hits, and winter. Pretty much all year long, you can come across spiders invading your spaces in and outside your home or business. Plaster bagworms compound the spider problem. They are a close relative of the clothes moth and eat spiderwebs, wool, and the discarded larval cases of members of its own species.
Obviously getting rid of spiderwebs is a #1 priority, since that is a favorite meal of the plaster bagworm. Don’t forget to knock down and sweep up any other bagworm cases you find too. They are usually easy to spot on walls, unless your paint color matches the bug’s case!
Mud Daubers, a member of the wasp family, are also a common problem. Female mud daubers construct nests of mud. Many short mud tubes, usually about 1" long, are constructed side by side. They usually build their nests in a sheltered site, such as under eaves, porch ceilings, in garages open, etc. Nests typically exhibit round holes in them as the wasps emerge. This means the nest is probably old and inactive after springtime. Mud daubers do not defend their nests. In fact, mud dauber stings are fairly rare. These insects are typically considered nuisance pests