Five Pesky Bugs to Block Out This Summer In Central Florida
From lovebugs to buzzing bees, our flying friends on planet earth always grace us with their presence here in sunny Central Florida. While there are so many awesome benefits to outdoor living spaces, screen enclosures are our area of focus–especially when it comes to the topic of flies. There are so many reasons screen enclosures are important and protecting us from pesky bugs is one very important topic to explore. Whether you are looking to create a lanai or enclosed patio, or simply looking to add on extra living space in your home for pets and loved ones, screen enclosures are a surefire way to help block out pesky bugs this summer.
Here are five popular bugs to watch out for:
Mosquitos: Whether you know them as regular mosquitos or the southern “no-see-ums” or “skeeters”, these pesky bugs tend to be summer party crashers. They love flying in and causing a scene, making their presence known with memorable bites along the way–some of them not even bothered with citronella candle distractions. If you are looking to use your outdoor living space or outdoor kitchen this summer to host some summer dinners under the pergola, we sure do hope you have an enclosed space or screens to help you and your guests block these skeeters out! Not sure if you are ready to commit to the screen space? Consider retractable screens. These awesome screens allow you to control when and how you manage the screen space. These retractable screens allow for a hybrid feel for an outdoor space, meaning they allow for both enclosed porches or open porches for example. One of the reasons we all love Florida is for its warm weather, and access to beautiful water, and I think that might be why these mosquitos love it too. Screen enclosures ensure that we all enjoy this space in peace together.
Horseflies: Florida is home to gorgeous spaces, and some homeowners have large properties with beautiful land that is home to a variety of animals, including gorgeous horses! Outdoor mammals like horses often have water supplies outdoors which attract these horseflies. These horseflies have a scissor-like bite which, although not harmful, can be pretty painful and annoying. The best way to enjoy your outdoor space and create a pet friendly outdoor space is to create screened rooms. The last thing anyone would want is to be swimming around in the backyard and worrying about giant horsefly bites, which is why screen enclosures tend to be one of the best investments for your Central Florida home protecting you and your family from mosquitos and guaranteeing a hefty return on investment in future years.
Fleas: On a similar note, pesky fleas can be a costly problem if they get a hold of your furry friends. There are so many cool things you can do in your home and with your outdoor living space to create pet friendly areas. From shady spots under the pergola, to safe little living spaces in a lanai, your pets can be protected from fleas with screen enclosures all year round.
Palmetto Bugs: Want to test your Floridian-ness? Ask yourself what a palmetto bug is and if you’ve ever encountered one. Whether you’ve seen them in a local park or even outdoors near your house. Palmetto bugs have a roach-like look and can even fly if they feel like it! They love water and therefore love to call Central Florida home too! Make sure your outdoor kitchen space is protected from these pesky palmettos to ensure a freak-out-free night of hosting.
Cicadas: Last but not least we have cicadas on our list. These loud creatures made a celebrity appearance on the news a few years back with their appearance in our neighboring state Georgia! The good news about these flying fellows is that they are loud so they are gracious enough to announce their presence. The bad news is they can bite. We might not know what these loud cicadas are chanting, but we know screen enclosures are the official anthem for peaceful outdoor living in Central Florida in the summer months and beyond.
Whether you are looking to add logical outdoor living space to your home or simply looking for ways to add selling value and property enhancement to your home, we are here to make sure your living space is created with excellence. To discuss new project designs or get started on a project today Contact U.S. Aluminum at 407-237-3128