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an ant is a small insect that, when stimulated, may sting humans and animals (sometimes causing an allergic reaction); fire ants can be particularly dangerous; ants are often attracted to human food items (particularly those that are sweet)
Of all the different types of food that pests love, sugar may be one of their favorites. But why do they love sugar so much? Sugar is the simplest form of pure energy in food form. Table sugar, or sucrose as it is known in the scientific world, is a simple compound that packs a […]
Ants are a topic we cover often. In Florida, ants are a major pest. They are very aggressive and want what you have, namely: food, water & shelter. August is prime ant season. From August into the fall months, ants are looking to store as much energy as possible for the natural slow down that […]
If you have had a run in with fire ants in your yard or elsewhere in Brevard County, you know that it is not a pleasurable experience at all. Sometimes you don’t even know these things have crawled on you until they start biting. And boy does it hurt. Not only does it hurt while […]
Since the time you were a tiny child you have probably been aware of ants. These fascinating little creatures crawl anywhere and everywhere, constantly scavenging for food. If you were bitten by one of these insects your fascination probably transformed into disdain. Now as an adult you largely find ants to be a nuisance. They […]
The answer to this is yes and no. The bait does what it is supposed to. Insects grab the bait and take it back to the nest and this aids in eliminating many of the pest insects. But it is not a one treatment solution. Nor is it a one time “set and forget” solution. […]
Often we will go on a service call about ants and the customer appears to be dumbfounded. They put out some ant bait and the ants walk right by it. They ask if the bait is defective. Usually it turns out that they used the wrong kind of trap for the type of infestation they […]
You may notice in March and April there is more ant activity around your house. You have gone the entire winter months of December through February and haven’t noticed any ant activity. Then one day you see a single ant on the countertop. You smash the ant and think “problem solved.” What you may not […]
Do you have a fire ant problem? Florida is known to have this pest inside and out of Florida residential homes. These little pests can cause a real problem not only to your health but to your items. Where Do the Ants Live? Fire ants make mounds typically. There is no direct entrance to the […]
If you live in Melbourne, Florida you know all about ants. They are everywhere and they are annoying. But worse than being annoying some bite and sting and this can be a problem for someone who is allergic to the bites. You want to get rid of the ants, but you aren’t sure how to […]
If you don’t live in Melbourne, Florida you don’t understand why anyone would call pest control at the first sign of ants. Sure, in the north, where it gets cold in the winter, you may think it’s silly to call a pest control specialist for an ant in your house. All you have to do […]
