We have been here 12 years and there are many factors that contribute to bugs. I hate the roaches or some like to make them seem nice and call them Palmettos. We have had many pest control companies since we moved here and there were times I saw quite few roaches! We have used Massey for a couple of years now and haven't had much of a problem but even with pest control they can and do get in it's just pretty rare. They love palm trees! I've only seen the common house spiders not the dangerous ones but they also do exist! Most pest control places will not guarantee you won't see spiders even Massey. Then yes there's the darn snakes....ugh The anoles you will learn to co-exist with no getting away from them, I've been told if you don't see them much there most likely is a snake nearby. So I like seeing them LOL And I see way more bugs down here than I ever did up north!. That said I love it her