scorpions in kissimmee *seriously???

[muffyn]

we are curently at "the world" having a great time, but in our rental house this morning,, there was a scorpion.....
uh,, really?
I though bedbugs were the worst thing around.
now I gotta worry about these suckers in our bed?

 

[Art 1]

we are curently at "the world" having a great time, but in our rental house this morning,, there was a scorpion.....
uh,, really?
I though bedbugs were the worst thing around.
now I gotta worry about these suckers in our bed?

Yes, they are around. I used to see them more often. Nothing to worry about.

 

[sandrakit]

I've been to Florida probably about 30 times & never seen anything close to a spider ! In November we had 3 cockroaches in our condo that is the worse ever saw .Ill be scared from now on as I am petrified of anything that resembles a spider .

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I've been to Florida probably about 30 times & never seen anything close to a spider ! In November we had 3 cockroaches in our condo that is the worse ever saw .Ill be scared from now on as I am petrified of anything that resembles a spider .

Cockroach or was it the more common Palmetto Bug?

 

[trip]

I think a cockroach and a palmetto bug are the same thing.

 

[Art 1]

I think a cockroach and a palmetto bug are the same thing.

No.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I think a cockroach and a palmetto bug are the same thing.

I guess I shouldn't have assumed, but most, when referring to a cockroach are thinking of a typical cockroach that is found in dirty places, basically a household pest; palmetto bugs are a bit different; they are more about moisture.

 

[muffyn]

No.

well according to ORKIN

There is no difference between a cockroach and a palmetto bug. The cockroach is also known as the waterbug, Croton bug and palmetto bug. Originally from tropical Africa, cockroaches are thought to have been brought to North America aboard slave ships. Today, they are found thriving across the globe.
Palmetto bugs are reddish-brown in color and are considered large insects, sometimes exceeding 1.5 inches in length. Some cockroach species have wings, although most are incapable of flight. Adult cockroaches have shiny bodies with yellow margins behind the head. Male and female cockroaches are typically approximately the same size and appear similar. Both have a pair of cerci at the tip of the abdomen, although only males have styli.
Palmetto bugs eat mostly organic matter but will feed on almost anything, including paper. They are commonly found in dark, moist areas such as basements, floor drains, bathtubs and sewers. Outdoors, they are found in yards, woodpiles, hollow trees and mulch. If you have discovered a palmetto bug infestation, contact your local pest control professional to discuss extermination options.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

We have scorpions in southern MO. Just be careful and check your bed before jumping in!

 

[chiefmickeymouse]

Years ago, when I lived in Melbourne, FL, I found a scorpion crawling up the wall in my apartment. I was shocked, I didn't know Florida had scorpions either. Conversely, the entire time I lived in Phoenix I never saw one except at the zoo!

 

[LilyWDW]

The palmetto bug is a SPECIFIC type of roach, the American Cockroach. It is not a general name for any type of cockroach which the Orkin site seems to state.

That said, they are something you deal with in the south. They like warm, moist, and dark areas. You could have the cleanest house in the world and there is a good chance one of these will find a way in.

Also... they fly.

 

[RadioNate]

The palmetto bug is a SPECIFIC type of roach, the American Cockroach. It is not a general name for any type of cockroach which the Orkin site seems to state.

That said, they are something you deal with in the south. They like warm, moist, and dark areas. You could have the cleanest house in the world and there is a good chance one of these will find a way in.

Also... they fly.

And the cockroaches commonly associated with dirty, gross stuff are a different specific type, the German Cockroach. They are smaller & can't fly.

 

[Social Worker Sue]

A palmetto bug is the Rich Man’s cockroach

It just sounds nicer

 

[tallygirl]

We live in north Florida and have had a problem with scorpions in the past, we would find them in shoes, in the laundry detergent, really anywhere. The pest control people said it was because our lot is heavily wooded, especially pine trees. The spray we use for other bugs seems to keep them away. Unless you are allergic their sting is not bad at all.

 

[MichelleVW]

We had to spray for scorpions this year, we were finding at least 2 a day in the house. None of us have ever got stung, but I hate seeing the nasty little things.

 

[snowy76]

A few years ago FedEx delivered a package that originated in Georgia. My dad was here that day watching my DS and called to tell me the package arrived. I told him to open it for me, and I hung up.

When I got home my dad told me there had been a scorpion INSIDE the box. It must've crawled in during shipping at some point - we're practically in the tundra up here.

 

[Dax]

Here is how I found out Kissimmee had scorpions..

I was getting up for work. I usually set my clothes to the side in the living room as to not disturb my DH when I get up. On this particular morning, he was working overnight, and not home yet. I get up, and begin to get dressed. The cats had knocked my clothes off the table where I kept them overnight. I begin picking things up and putting them on. I slipped on my bra...and felt a very painful pinch!!! I QUICKLY threw off my bra thinking fire ants. I run to the bathroom and inspect the damage. Just a red mark. I go back to look for the ants, when I find a SCORPION crawling out of my bra!!! O M G !!!!!!!!!!! I screamed, then killed it. I then took a pic of it, and sent it to my DH. I also left him the evidence.

That was almost 5yrs ago. I have since seen 3 more...all alive, and 1 was in my bedroom.

 

[mhsjax]

well according to ORKIN

There is no difference between a cockroach and a palmetto bug. The cockroach is also known as the waterbug, Croton bug and palmetto bug. Originally from tropical Africa, cockroaches are thought to have been brought to North America aboard slave ships. Today, they are found thriving across the globe.
Palmetto bugs are reddish-brown in color and are considered large insects, sometimes exceeding 1.5 inches in length. Some cockroach species have wings, although most are incapable of flight. Adult cockroaches have shiny bodies with yellow margins behind the head. Male and female cockroaches are typically approximately the same size and appear similar. Both have a pair of cerci at the tip of the abdomen, although only males have styli.
Palmetto bugs eat mostly organic matter but will feed on almost anything, including paper. They are commonly found in dark, moist areas such as basements, floor drains, bathtubs and sewers. Outdoors, they are found in yards, woodpiles, hollow trees and mulch. If you have discovered a palmetto bug infestation, contact your local pest control professional to discuss extermination options.

My pest people agree. Palmetto Bug is just a nice word for a different type of roach. The are still ROACHES. And they must DIE DIE DIE. Sorry, I hate those suckers.

 

[mhsjax]

Yes, they are around. I used to see them more often. Nothing to worry about.

They do sting and they hurt like a bee sting. They aren't deadly unless you are allergic but they hurt.

 

[mhsjax]

A palmetto bug is the Rich Man’s cockroach

It just sounds nicer

Don't I wish they were the rick mans roach, cause I am certainly not rich. lol If you live in Florida you have Palmetto bugs. Anywhere there is mulch or moisture, they are there. I was told by my pest control person and I have read, that they really don't survive in doors, they are meant to live out doors. Also they can be called wood roaches, they love wood piles, which is why I guess they love mulch. I have seen a couple at WDW in the Splash Mountain area at night. Also, they don't come out usually during the day. If you do see one during the day, it is usually sick and/or starving. Again, according to my pest control. Can you tell I hate these things and I ask all sorts of questions about them.