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I hate palmetto bugs, I live in Sumter, on the outskirts in "the country" so they are bad here, I used to live in Five Points and they were bad there too, the first time I saw one I almost died, now I still freak out but not as bad. Also, there are mice in areas, as I am sure you will find anywhere, but they are small. Mosquitoes are bad here too, but there is a truck that drives by about once a week and sprays for them. Bad thing is, we have no warning so have to run inside quickly when we hear it coming!
If you are worried about chemicals, keep a Bounce dryer sheet tucked into your belt loop while outdoors, it keep the mosquitoes away! You can also put them under cabinets to keep roaches and mice away, works wonders, just make sure to change it often so the smell is strong.
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The biggest threat I know of are other peoples dogs. Look out for Pit Bulls and similar dogs. My cat was recently killed by a neighbors dog who got out of the fence.
Also, it is a good idea to spray your lawn for mosquitos. They can be a real nuisance.
Don't spray any lawns, it damages the environment and the water quality. Also if a cat eats grass with chemicals on it he or she may die just like mine did by eating something.
Just like anywhere else, we've got our share of pests.
Palmetto bugs (nice southern way to say cockroach). Essentially, they live outdoors, or inside your house if it's in their path of travel. They die just as easily as any other bug when hit with a shoe. They get kind of big and they can FLY so don't freak out when you see that happen. Call Terminix or Orkin, have your home sprayed and the palmetto bugs won't bother you. You'll see them if you're in your yard and move rocks and things over... they'll run away and hide.
Bees, wasps, hornets, (stinging insects). We've got these. Spray cans of wasp killer work well. Tend to build nests under decks, porches, eaves, etc.
Mosquitoes... we've got them. Don't allow standing water and there shouldn't be too much problem.
Snakes... yep, we've got those too. Rattlers in the woodsy areas occasionally, cottonmouths around bodies of water... watch your step and you'll be fine.
Scorpions... we've got those too. Not many and not really big but we've got them. Squish just like any other bug with a shoe.
Spiders... got those too. Black Widows and brown recluse spiders are the ones to worry about... they aren't any worse than anywhere else... wolf spiders LOOK worse than they are... they can get to be kinda BIG but they die just as quickly with a shoe, stick, rock, or bug spray.
Centipedes... yep, those too... I've only seen 2 in the last 2 months and they died horribly under the sole of a shoe.
If you live in some areas of Columbia (like Pelion) the worst things you'll have to deal with are the gnats. They are harmless but annoying as all get out.
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People can be pests too :-) They will get into your pocket and drill a big hole in it. Spray with alcohol and coke... ;-)
Regarding "Palmetto Bug" is that the La Cucaracha, a cockroach? Those are big but harmless. Some people keep them as pets and don't you dare kill their pet.
Don't be a pest, let live beings live. Don't you feel a bit guilty when you kill a bug or a snake? If they are put there, it's for a reason. Although stepping on a cockroach may give you some satisfaction feeling big and powerful :-)
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