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Bed bugs have been making a comeback all across the world. It is said to be caused by the increase in global travel as well as DDT no longer being used. America has seen rampant infestations not just in hotels, but in homes, movie theaters, department stores and even libraries. Here are some practical tips […]
The name brown recluse strikes fear in the hearts of many people. It is a deadly spider that is great at hiding. They are most common in southern and Midwestern states of our nation, but can be found anywhere. Aside from being super careful when moving around boxes in your attic and basement, preventative measures […]
There is a common myth that insects die out during cold winter weather. They actually seek out the warmth provided within and around homes. Pest control treatment services are best kept year round. You don’t want to miss a vital treatment that would leave your home vulnerable to an infestation come spring time with warmer […]
Carpenter ants are the large black and shiny ants (reddish tinge for Florida species) that destroy your wooden structures, however, they do not eat what you think they do. They do not eat wood as their name would suggest. They actually consume a diverse diet. If you see carpenter ants around or in your home, […]
Florida is often thought of as the ideal place, a paradise per se. With the warm temperatures and palm trees, who could ask for more? It should come as no surprise to you that as much as people like these attributes in Florida, so do pests. And there is quite a list of pests that […]
While sitting on my porch one day, I noticed what looked like sawdust here and there on the floor. I wondered where it came from but didn’t think much else about it and soon forgot it. A few days later I was once again sitting on the porch and noticed more sawdust. This time I […]
Bed bugs are not a fictitious creature to scare kids as a joke. Bed bugs are real. They are known as Cimex lectularius and have been around for thousands of years. Around five years ago, there was a lot of attention given to these small nocturnal insects feasting on the blood of unsuspecting victims in […]
Commercial Pest Control You’ve tried it all. You’ve swatted them, stepped on them, trapped them, sprayed them, and blocked them from entering your house. But still, there they are; pests. They are everywhere you look. They are running over your floors, climbing your walls, in your drains and biting you. It seems they will never […]
The most common cold weather pests are rodents and insects. Insects have been around for as long as time can date back. They somehow tolerate major swings in temperature every year and can adapt to large climate swings over the span of hundreds of years. As fall gives way to winter, pests begin to look […]
Imagine getting ready for work in the morning. You go downstairs to make your pot of coffee and when you come back to fill your cup, you notice two little antennae swirling around. It just makes the whole day bad. Did you know as cooler weather approaches, insects look for warmer places to hide and […]