They can be. We all know Sarasota has an exceptionally high year-round temperature and humidity. Bed bugs love that kind of weather; it is what they seek. As such, even during the rainy season, from March until November, many bed bugs can be brought to your property.
These pests are huge fans of the heat. With over 70% of homes in the city built between 1940 and 1999, many properties are perfect for bed bugs to reside in. Though bed bugs do not care for a property’s condition, they do like to reside in areas with cracks and easy access. Properties built in the decades before the 21st Century can suffer from these cracks and damages. Therefore, it is more likely that bed bugs will sneak their way into your home.
Another factor is that over 45% of properties in Sarasota are small apartment blocks or apartment complexes. This matters because bed bugs thrive when they can easily travel from property to property, something that apartments make very easy. So, while much of Florida suffers from bed bugs, Sarasota’s structural density and climate can make it a haven for bed bugs in all the wrong ways.
So, are bed bugs more common in Sarasota than elsewhere? Potentially. However, Florida is one of the most prolific states for bed bugs, and Sarasota is no different. Taking action ASAP is so important; you never want to give bed bugs the chance to thrive.