Of all the pests in Florida, the Fire ant has one of the more descriptive names an animal’s ever received. If you’ve ever had one on your skin, it may seem like it’s their bite that causes the pain. Yet fire ants only bite to get a grip on your skin. What really hurts is the alkaloid […]
Read MoreThe minute you see a single cockroach, you can be sure he’s brought friends. Cockroaches don’t travel alone and once they’ve found a suitable location for food, water, and shelter, they’ll multiply quickly. There’s no sure way to keep cockroaches out, but make sure you close all taps and don’t leave containers sitting out with […]
Read MoreThe Gulf Coast Tick is a particularly nasty breed of tick. They’re plentiful and can transmit a wide range of diseases when they bite and feed on people and pets. Gulf Coast Ticks will bite anywhere, but there is evidence that they prefer to bite in the ears of host animals, including people. Males may […]
Read MoreMaybe it’s the trash cans tipped over at midnight. It could be your dog barking at something outside at 3 a.m. You’ve noticed some tracks, or maybe there are markings on the side of your house. Maybe you even caught it out of the corner of your eye one day, running away into the bushes. […]
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Aphids can chew through your garden or plant nursery in a single season. They’re difficult to get rid of. They suck the sap out of plants and transmit plant viruses that make it difficult for your garden to recover. Aphids also attract ant infestations, since the ants enjoy eating the sugary deposits they leave (ants […]
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Adding on to your home can be an exciting process. There’s nothing quite like having a brand new space to fill with your belongings and your memories. Adding on can also mean one more thing, though. The need for additional termite treatment. Even if you’ve had your home treated for termites in the past, a […]
Read MoreIt’s the perfect time of year for an army of black ants to invade your kitchen and maybe even your bathroom. What’s your next step? What do you do when you wake up to a kitchen full of ants? Your best next step is to call us. Before it gets that far, though, there are […]
Read MoreThe humble termite is actually a pretty amazing little powerhouse if you consider it objectively. The sheer scope of what termites can do is kind of incredible. Environmental science actually considers them a beneficial creature (if you can believe that!) because of the role they play in breaking down dead and decaying tough cellulose fibers […]
Read MoreAs the weather warms up you’ll probably be tempted to start spring cleaning. You’ll finally get around to moving those boxes in the attic or straightening up the garage. Maybe you’ll head out to your shed to clean and sharpen your gardening tools. You’ll consider re-stacking the remaining firewood and putting it closer to the […]
Read MoreDid you think that scorpions only belonged out West? Think again. There is a scorpion that likes things a little more tropical than most of its cousins. The Southern Devil scorpion is one of the few that are native to the Southeastern US. Are they dangerous enough to warrant a call to your Brevard County […]
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