otherwise known as the sunshine state, a state in the southeast of the United States that is bordered by the the states of Georgia and Alabama to the north, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Straits of Florida, and to the west by the Gulf of Mexico
The fall time is when rodents begin looking for warmer places with more readily available food. If you hear the scurrying of little feet in your attic, walls or crawl space, you may have a rodent problem. Roof rats and mice are the most common of culprits to invade your home and claim your residence […]
With an abundance of bugs in Florida, there is an abundance of lizards that eat them. The number one way to control your lizard population is to control their food source. If left unchecked, they can become quite a nuisance. They can cause damage to your plant life, invade your home and leave deposits unconducive […]
These silent destroyers will eat your home from the inside out. They are endemic to all parts of Florida and the Southeast part of the nation. Most likely they were accidentally brought over from the West Indies and have been a destructive force ever since. The good news is that they are easily treated and […]
A menace to lawns everywhere, moles can wreak havoc on a property in just a few days. Lawn damage caused by moles plagues homeowners and lawn care specialists alike. Seldom seen as they tirelessly tunnel underground, moles leave their telltale marks above ground as unsightly “mole hills”, mounds of soil, or grassless brown streaks. Think […]
Few creatures behold the elegant mystique status in the world as the legendary Praying Mantis. This segment is all about the amazing world of this insect and its impact on culture spanning centuries. Their stoic beauty stirs our curiosity and seeds our imagination with fantastic stories and personified fables. Powerful yet graceful, they are masters […]
Two of the world’s most destructive termite species are swarming Florida, and the fact that they are cross breeding could pose serious environmental and ecological consequences. Although we make a business out of removing termites from homes and businesses, we believe that everyone should have information available to them that can limit termite activity around […]
Here at Sunstate Pest Management, we specialize in full service integrated mosquito management programs designed to control nuisance and disease vector mosquitoes, while protecting the natural environment. Mosquito control does not have to be expensive or involve widespread spraying. Surveillance is essential because it allows for good decision making, such as, whether there is a […]
Fruit trees provide a large contribution to Florida’s economy… and to roof rats. Our weather is perfect for growing a wide variety of fruit tree species, including citrus, peaches, fig and avocados. It also is the prime habitat for a large variety of insects. Both are prime food sources for this destructive species of omnivorous […]
One of the most common bug infestations in the United States comes from one of the smallest culprits, tiny ants. These micro sized marauders, Solenopsis Molesta, also known as thief ants, get their name from their instinct of nesting close to other ant colonies, from which they steal food. Colloquially referred to as grease ants […]
One of the greatest satisfactions is enjoying freshly picked fruit from your own yard. Keeping your citrus trees healthy and free from bothersome pests is the secret to luscious fruit. The most common pests of yard citrus plants include aphids, whiteflies, fire ants, mites, scales, plant bugs, and chewing insects like grasshoppers, katydids, and caterpillars. […]
