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Have you noticed an increase in cancer in those around you? It’s difficult these days to find anyone who doesn’t know someone who has had cancer or even had it themselves. We ask ourselves why are there so many people getting diagnosed with cancer now? Back in the last 20th century, there didn’t seem to […]
If you are like me, the last thing you want to come across is a spider. Most spiders are harmless and are more afraid of us than we are of them. Knowing that doesn’t help those of us who won’t step into a room once a spider has been sighted. It has too many legs […]
Previously we discussed the Copperhead, the Water Moccasin and the Diamondback Rattler as poisonous snakes that are found in Florida. If this wasn’t bad enough, there are 3 more that complete the list. Here is a list and description of the remaining 3. The Timber Rattlesnake. This snake is a large, heavy bodied snake. It […]
To many of us, a pest is an insect that is making our lives uncomfortable. Those darn mosquitos, for example. They make it almost impossible to enjoy outdoor activities in warm, humid locations. Not to mention the diseases they may carry and spread. Pests may also be animals that are starting to make their way […]
One thing we all dread is finding that one mouse or that one cockroach. We know if we can see one, there are many more hiding. So, off we go grabbing that can of pesticide or calling our local pest control specialist. Those things might be necessary at this point, but did you know there […]
There are many types of pesticides that are used to control crop damaging pests and pests that may carry disease. Pesticides have been used to eradicate pests since 1000 B C. The Chinese used sulfur to control fungus and bacteria. And sulfur is still used today. The Chinese are also responsible for starting to use […]
Florida is a major attraction for people of all ages. Because of its climate, Florida offers a lifestyle of watersports, sunbathing, golfing and other outdoor activities. Florida is a destination for winter weary people to take a much needed break from frigid temperatures and snow. And because of its warm weather, Florida is a retirement […]
Despite their creepy extraterrestrial appearance, silverfish are not going to put you or your family in any immediate danger. But they are a nuisance and can cause damage to your food and paper goods including your walls or wallpaper. Regular pest control maintenance can keep these pests at bay and prevent a hard-to-detect infestation from […]
Those aren’t the sound of reindeer on your roof. If you hear scurrying or thumps, you have an attic invader trying to seek refuge in your home from the cold winter elements. The four most common are all rodents; squirrels, bats, rats, and mice. They all have the potential to transmit diseases and can cause […]
Florida is often thought of as the ideal place, a paradise per se. With the warm temperatures and palm trees, who could ask for more? It should come as no surprise to you that as much as people like these attributes in Florida, so do pests. And there is quite a list of pests that […]
