an insect that feeds on a humans (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
As you can probably guess, pests are more common in the Sunshine State than just about anywhere in the country. The weather is warm most of the year and there are plenty of food and water sources for them. The same thing that makes Florida attractive to humans also makes it ideal for pests. In […]
We all know what termites are. These tiny creatures are the most feared pests by homeowners. They can silently chomp away at your home’s structure for years without you knowing. In this article we want to delve more into the history and habits of this wood-eating insect in order to help you learn about it. […]
Are anole lizards really considered pests? That really is up to the individual. Some people like these little lizards and see no issues with them while others find them to be annoying and want them removed from their screened-in patio space. It can be challenging chasing these little lizards around in order to catch them. […]
You’ve bought the sprays. You’ve tried the baits. Nothing seems to work with your roach problem. Bite the bullet and call your pest control specialist in Brevard County. We know exactly what it takes to eliminate your current roach population and prevent a new one from forming. People are often able to kill a few […]
You buy the liquid bait and set it out for the ants. You see the ants eat the bait until its all gone. The ants disappear. “Victory” you think to yourself. Then one day you see a lone ant marching around on your countertop. “This must be a straggler or a wonderer” you think to […]
For the sake of this article we will include both hornets and wasps. In Brevard County you will find five different species of wasp or hornet. The most well known of the group are probably the paper wasp and the yellow jacket. The paper wasp is the most widely seen of the group as they […]
Termites are a problem for wooden structures in most any state you live in. Termites look at your beautiful home as a giant meal waiting to be devoured. They require the cellulose found in wood to live. Termites have special protozoa and bacteria in their gut which allows them to break down the coarse cellulose […]
Ant scouts will use something called chemosense to detect a food source. Ants can have up to 5 times the odor sensing ability as humans. This allows them to detect that tiny morsel of food which dropped from your plate and rolled under the couch. They use tiny receptors in the form of tiny bristles […]
A hornets nest hanging under the eave of your home can be dangerous to you, loved ones or pets. The longer you put off dealing with the problem, the bigger the nest gets and the chances of getting attacked increase. Hornets and wasps can attack unprovoked. They are territorial and can see even just the […]
Mosquitoes are an omnipresent problem in Florida but their numbers do decrease significantly in the winter months. But the break from these flying menaces comes to an end soon as the weather warms and the days get longer. It will soon be breeding season for mosquitoes and this means that the female mosquito will be […]