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Scorpion stings in Roswell can be life-threatening for young children — antivenom may be needed for severe cases. Signs: small straw-colored scorpion (2–3 inches), nighttime sightings near outdoor lights, stings with no visible mark.

Once inside a Roswell home, subterranean termites can compromise structural integrity within 3–8 years. Signs: buckling floors, doors that no longer close properly, mud spots on drywall.

Roswell black widow populations peak in late summer and fall when females are most defensive. Signs: females hanging upside down in webs, multiple egg sacs in single location, prey wrapped in silk.

Some Roswell ant species form supercolonies with hundreds of queens — DIY methods rarely eliminate them. Signs: persistent ants despite repeated spraying, multiple satellite nests in walls and yard, foraging at all hours.

Roswell's warm climate lets cockroaches breed year-round, especially in plumbing voids and kitchen cabinets. Signs: pepper-like droppings in drawers, oily streaks on surfaces, scurrying when lights flip on.

House mice in Roswell can have 5–10 litters per year, with each litter producing 5–6 pups. Populations explode quickly. Signs: droppings the size of rice grains, faint urine odor, nests of shredded paper or insulation.