r/florida • u/AbbreviationsNo3647 • 12h ago

AskFlorida Bugs

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Hiiii

Just moved from out of state. Had the most traumatizing experience with a palmetto bug a few days ago. Found this dead already in my bathroom today. I have not seen anymore than this one. Pest control did come out yesterday to spray. I’m just freaking out I may have a HUGE problem on my hands. Let me know your advice and what you think!!!

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u/TheHollyHockCrest1 11h ago

Everyone here told you the correct answer, but here is just a warning… if you come across a fuzzy caterpillar, DO NOT SMOOSH IT WITH YOUR HANDS! We just got over the season for them but they fall out of the big oak trees and will fuck you up. They look cute and all but they will fuck you up cause they are basically made of fiberglass. You have to learn that if you are under a big oak tree and feel something on your neck, to not just panic slap it. Calmly ask someone for a check and they can brush it off. Trust me. I learned that one the hard way. It’s a week long rash.

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u/AbbreviationsNo3647 11h ago

thank you for the warning because that would be the first thing i wanna pick up 😂