ants are small insects 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)
Ant scouts will use something called chemosense to detect a food source. Ants can have up to 5 times the odor sensing ability as humans. This allows them to detect that tiny morsel of food which dropped from your plate and rolled under the couch. They use tiny receptors in the form of tiny bristles […]
Nature has a way of taking care of itself. Natural defenses are built up over time by living organisms to protect themselves from danger. Animals develop horns, sharp teeth, thick coats of fur and various other defenses. Plants are no different. Today we will discuss chemical defenses used by plants to ward off destruction by […]
Nobody wants to pay a professional when there is a task that needs to be done and you can do it yourself. In fact, for something as simple as an ant infestation that is just beginning, we actually encourage people to give it a go on their own. If you are reading this and have […]
We all know what ants are. Ants are everywhere in fact. They are found on 6 of the 7 continents and in just about every corner of the Earth. Ants may in fact represent the most numerous of individual organisms on the planet. They can survive some of the harshest environments the planet has to […]
Pests are a common problem for people who live in Palm Bay, Florida. Unfortunately, many kinds of pests are like the warm and humid weather in the area, and it’s easy for them to get into homes and businesses. Not only do these pests damage property, but they can also make people and pets sick. […]
An ant infestation is not easy to spot. It can be subtle, making it increasingly difficult to determine whether you have overflowing ants in the first place. This is why if you doubt that you may have an ant problem, it is highly likely you do. While spotting rodent infestation is relatively easier, it is […]
Beautiful sunny warm Florida is the home to an increasing number of human beings. Every year our population numbers go up. What’s not to love? We have sun, beaches, no state income tax and almost year-round warm weather. With those great conditions come some tradeoffs. We have to deal with traffic congestion, hurricanes and erratic […]
If you live in Florida, you will face a pest problem at some time in your life. Whether it be an infestation of ants, roaches, fleas, mites, or any number of rodent varieties, you will have your work cut out for you getting rid of them. Prevention is always the best way to deal with […]
We often write our blogs about pest control as pertaining to apartment buildings, homes or business spaces. One type of living space often not mentioned by pest control articles is assisted living complexes. These buildings offer their own unique set of challenges for those looking to control pests. In this article we will go over […]
Pest management is the regulation of any living organism described as a pest that has adverse effects on humans, their activities, and possessions. Different types of organisms are classified as pests, including insects, worms, birds, locusts, weevils, weeds (plant pests), and rodents. Pests can either be found in an agricultural setting like the farm or […]