We were watching one of those housing shows last week and at a house with a screened in pool, the tv host said they were common in Florida, and are mainly to keep out the gators. This was in a house near Orlando.

From reading this forum my impression is that the main purpose is to keep out the bugs and snakes. Are gators a problem for pool owners in some parts of Florida? Are gators a main consideration when deciding to put up a screen room?

I thought the host was being a tad dramatic. I don't believe Orlando is exactly in alligator alley either.