Methods to prevent bugs and other pests from entering home.
We have all been tasked with the duty of swatting the odd housefly trapped in our home. We all also know how hard it can be to kill one of these pests. But why exactly are they so hard to kill? In this article we take a look at the reasons the housefly is so […]
Scientists working at the University of Kentucky recently made a discovery regarding a pest that we all know too well, bed bugs. The discovery is that triglycerides in the skin, also called lipids, actually repels the tiny pest. Zach DeVries, assistant professor of urban entomology with the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment said: […]
So your pest control agent has helped solve your pest problem and now you can relax. Breathe a sigh of relief because you no longer see the roaches, the ants, the snakes or whatever it was which tormented you. The pests are gone so why continue the service right? You may be shaking your head […]
If you are running a business in which customers visit the premises, having good pest control is a must. In fact, it should be considered as important to your business as having running water or electricity. In the age of social media and Google search, it only take one bad inspection or one customer run-in […]
The term “exterminator” is one that is widely used and basically means a person or company which specializes in neutralizing pests. You would see the term used a lot more in years past to describe basically any company which handled pest problems. Today, pest control is used to describe a company which will work to […]
We are all pretty confident that we don’t have bedbugs living in our home with us. We change the sheets, groom the dog and bathe often. But all it takes is a stay in a not-so-clean hotel and you can bring these nasty little things back to your abode. Bedbugs are tiny bloodsucking parasites which […]
Melbourne is the largest city in Brevard County. Its area encompasses the areas known as West Melbourne, Melbourne proper and the area known as Eau Gallie, which used to be its on town until it merged with Melbourne in 1969. The city sits right on the Indian River to the east and has many smaller […]
Sometimes the first noticeable sign people have of a rodent infestation is that the electrical wiring in their home has chew marks. If they have pets they may attribute the chewing to them. But many people who don’t have pets instantly become alarmed when they see the chew marks. So, first we would like to […]
Pest inspections serve a few purposes. Number one, and most importantly, they inform the homeowner if there is a pest problem and then they can proceed with addressing the problem. Number two, they are necessary when buying and selling a home so the home buyer knows exactly what they are getting. Ideally A pest inspection […]
Hawks are not typically considered a traditional pest. But people with small dogs and other small pets definitely should consider them so. A hawk or other bird of prey can swoop into your yard and nab a small dog in just a few seconds. People who lose small dogs often think it ran away but […]