the action of getting rid of insects that feed on humans (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
We love our pets. Our cats and dogs are family members. So to watch them scratch and bite himself or herself because of a flea problem is aggravating. Flea bites itch and cause skin irritation. Sometimes if a pet is allergic, it can be a serious medical problem. A pet owner can spend hundreds of […]
Florida has a new pest and it’s not a good thing. He’s called the whitefly. He is a little bug with white wings and somewhat resembles a small moth. Unfortunately, this pest not only causes damage to your backyard, it has also spread diseases. It is believed that whitefly infestations have caused millions of dollars […]
It’s spring time. College students are flocking to the beach, azaleas are blooming, orange blossoms are budding on the trees, and northern baseball teams are headed to our area for spring training. It’s also a time when many Floridians have to think about how best to control the dreaded fire ant problem. Luckily, spring is […]
In the Kissimmee-St Cloud area of Florida, there are two groups of people: those that have needed professional pest control and those that will need professional pest control. If you’ve never had need of pest control, you can count yourself lucky for the time being, but know that you’re definitely in the minority. So – […]
Believe it or not, “sand flies” is a term that is used to cover any sort of fly that bites and drinks blood. This can be a mosquito, horsefly, gnat, or anything else. They are also known by many names in Palm Bay, Florida. You may have heard them being called sand gnats, no-see-ums or […]
Did you know that there are over 900 species of spiders that are native to the Melbourne, Florida area? How many of them have you run into? Better yet, how many types do you think there are living in your home with you right now? Today we are going to take a look at some […]
“The Harbor City,” as Melbourne, Florida is often called, is a beautiful coastal home to nearly 80,000 residents of the sunshine state. Located approximately 60 miles southeast of Orlando and halfway between Jacksonville and Miami, it’s no wonder that many Melbourne residences are besieged by unwanted visitors … it’s a great place to live! Pest […]
Our neighbors in Vero Beach, Florida are some of our best clients and at Sunstate Pest Management there’s nothing we like more than offering fast, effective and environmentally conscious pest control service to members of our community. Central Florida is a great place to live and work and as a homeowner we understand that you […]
There’s nothing worse than the high-pitched whine of a hungry mosquito. These airborne pests can ruin the best outdoor party or central Florida gathering and are one of the most common reasons our pest control professionals are called to assist homeowners. Because removal and prevention of Mosquitos is one of the best investments you can […]
While bees serve a vital role in the pollination of our plants and produce delicious honey they can be quite dangerous if they make their home too close to people. Recently Africanized bees have come to central Florida and this aggressive strain of honeybees poses a significant threat to residents of the sunshine state. Africanized […]