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You turn on the kitchen light and see a roach run across the floor. Or maybe a large brown bug appears in the bathroom, garage, or near the back door. Your first question is probably simple: What kind of roach is this? For Florida homeowners, the palmetto bug vs German roach question matters because these pests can point to very different problems. A larger roach may have entered from outside, while repeated sightings of small German roaches can be a sign of indoor activity

You notice tiny holes in an old dresser. Small pellets are collecting under a cabinet. Or maybe you see insects coming from a wooden piece that has been in storage. The first question is usually simple: Are these termites, and can they spread to the rest of the house? Pest-Away Exterminators has served Pasco County and West Florida since 1991. When furniture or cabinets show possible termite activity, the safest next step is to identify what is happening before choosing a t

You press on a window frame, baseboard, deck board, or piece of trim and notice that the wood feels soft, cracked, hollow, or weak. Maybe the color has changed too. The question is simple: Is this wood rot or termite damage? The answer is not always obvious. Moisture can slowly break down wood, while termites can damage it from the inside. In some Florida homes, both problems may affect the same area. Pest-Away Exterminators helps homeowners across Pasco County and West F