the power to effectively manage problems that relate to insects that feed on human (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
Here in Central Florida we deal with mosquitoes most of the year. But in those few months where it cools off, there are no mosquitoes to be found. Florida mosquitoes go into hibernation just like the mosquitoes up north do. When the temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the mosquitoes go into “diapause“, basically a […]
If you have ever dealt with ants you know that the mound on the top of the ground is just the very tip of the iceberg, so to speak. The majority of the ant colony lives under ground for protection and to stay warm. But, some ant nests are truly enormous and may be more […]
As a home owner or renter, one thing you encounter from time to time is pest invasion. Bugs are trying to gain access to your home for food and shelter. A lot of the time, a resident can stem the pest invasion with some pest repellent, bait, or spray. But once the home gets a […]
Even though it has officially been hurricane season for a full three months, we are just now starting to see major action in the Atlantic hurricane corridor. As I write this article, Hurricane Florence is bearing down on the United States. Early storm models show that it will most certainly hit the Carolina region of […]
Soon the rains will begin to fall and restore the brown grass and dry patches all over Florida to a luscious green color. The rain has been very sparse this year here in Brevard County so much so that there were even brush fires in Palm Bay yesterday. But when the rains do return the […]
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 […]
Raccoons eat vegetation, other animals, and insects, making them omnivores. Their choice meal, however, depends on their location and they’re found everywhere in the U.S., except Alaska. For example, ones living near water may snatch a frog or crawfish from creeks and streams. Raccoons may also grab mice, steal bird’s eggs, or insects. These mammals […]
Pests within a home can be annoying and it can also lead to many diseases. Rodents can leave behind their droppings, and in those droppings, is where diseases hide. In homes where they’re running around, this is not something that should be taken lightly. Removing them from the home can be tough to do on […]
Even though Florida is usually warm, it is important that you know which pests to keep your eyes peeled for. Many of them will try to find comfort within warmer homes since the temperatures outside do drop. With this in mind, here are some of the Florida pests out there. These pests are known to […]
When you’re living in Florida, you may think that nothing has to be done in order to remove pests from your home. A lot of people do not think that pests will even come in the home. Pests do not have to run away from the cold because you live in a warmer climate, right? […]