Florida pest season calendar
Florida's warmth keeps pests active most of the year, but a few have clear peak windows worth planning around. These are keyed to University of Florida research, not a marketing calendar.
| Pest | Peak window | What it means for you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subterranean termites | winter through spring | Native eastern subterranean termites tend to swarm from around December through April, so a cloud of winged insects indoors in that window is worth a prompt inspection. | UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale REC |
| Drywood termites | spring into the rainy season | West Indian drywood termites become active around April and with the start of the rainy season, dropping wings near windows and lights inside the home. | UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale REC |
| Mosquitoes | warm, wet months | Florida deals with mosquitoes for much of the year, with the heaviest activity during the warm and rainy months. Standing water around the home is the driver you can control. | UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab |
| Lovebugs | late April through May, again late August through September | Lovebugs appear in heavy pairs for a few weeks twice a year. They are a nuisance rather than a household pest, so this is about timing outdoor plans, not treatment. | UF/IFAS Extension (ENY-840) |
Windows are general guidance from the cited university extension and state sources, checked on 2026-07-19. Local weather and microclimate shift them, so treat these as planning ranges rather than exact dates.
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