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Parasite: (noun) An organism that lives on or in a host organism and derives its nutrients, shelter, or other benefits at the host’s expense. Just the definition is enough to make your skin crawl. Knowing that creatures exist simply to live off your flesh is an unsettling thought. Throw in the fact that they can […]
No house is totally 100% secure from pests. Even brand new homes may have tiny spaces that ants can wiggle their way into. Roaches have been known to use plumbing to gain entry into people’s homes. The housecat or dog will often track in fleas when they get out. This is why it is important […]
We probably all know that factories, warehouses and even auto-repair shops sometimes will keep a cat on location to combat any rodents that may be trying to make that location into their new home. Cats have long been known as a valuable tool in the overall effort to fight pests. But can dogs be used […]
We all know that feeling of moving into a brand new home or a used home which is spotless and has passed all the inspections. It is a great feeling knowing that the inside of your home and its structure are safe and clear of pests. But the truth is unless you start battling the […]
The wasp is something we are all familiar with. One of my earliest memories was walking around the edge of an above ground pool and being attacked by wasps because they were nesting under the edge of the pool. They stung me relentlessly as I ran for help. You too probably have a story similar […]
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 […]
You may rarely see bugs, insects, arachnids or other creepy crawlies in your home. You may think to your “hey, I do a pretty good job of keeping my home pest free”. Then one night as you sleep you feel something crawling on you. You jump up, turn on the light and there is a […]
The bed bug is a mystery for most people. It is something we have only heard about and something in which we have a healthy amount of fear. Getting bitten is one thing, but the possibility of infesting one’s own house and affecting loved ones is another. Bed bugs are like most parasites. They hitch […]
Spring is upon us. You will notice the bees on flowers and those annoying love-bugs doing their thing too. The days get a little longer, the sun gets a little warmer. This time of year activates the gene in all types of creatures. They start to search for food, mate and expand their territory. This […]
In a warm climate such as Brevard County, there really never is a winter season to kill off things such as houseflies. This means that these pests just keep flying around, reproducing and making pests of themselves all year round. Here are some things you can to do help keep the houseflies out of your […]
