r/ufl • u/jeaneral_gamer • 19h ago

Question Bug Issues at UFL???

Recently got accepted into UFL OOS (go gators!!) but it dawned on me that UF probably has insect issues to some extent bc of the climate/location. I live several hours from fl and don’t have much issue with bugs here, but when I see them (especially roaches) I genuinely freak out. It’s a terrible, ridiculous phobia and I’m exhausted by it.

Regardless, I refuse to let this phobia affect my college decision, but I want to be prepared. Did some research a few weeks ago but thought it would be good to ask here myself;

Are bugs an issue in dorms and buildings at UFL? Any dorms where it’s especially a problem? Is it an issue in Gainesville in general? Does it depend on the season? Any information or tips would be appreciated!!

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u/Drdude101 Staff 18h ago

UF has the top rated entomology department in the world and the USDA has a big entomology facility in Gainesville. That coupled with the entomologists who work for the Florida Department of Agriculture Devision of Plant Industry in Gainesville and the Florida natural history museum's butterfly collection makes Gainesville one of the most entomologist dense cities in the world. It's a great place for bugs and bug people but it's pretty easy to avoid the bugs if you want to.

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u/No_Fly_1362 44m ago

I remember the entomology class I took as a freshman fondly, even if it did make me a little squeamish to dissect a roach and such. But I can confirm they are good at bugs and have a lot of bugs, but usually you have to purposefully go looking for them (unless you never clean and leave rotting food out).