25 Jun 2013

Chiggers: Facts and Fiction

Every time you venture into the great outdoors, you put yourself at risk. Stinging or biting bugs seem to be everywhere we humans like to go. They populate the woods, the coast, even the backyard. No matter how good the preventative measures may be, outdoor pest control is never quite 100% effective. Spending time away […]

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14 Jun 2013

Are Ticks Making You and Your Pets Miserable?

Ticks are more than simply a nuisance to you and your pets; they transfer any number of pathogens and skin diseases and can transfer Lyme disease and other serious illnesses. Found all over the country in warm weather months, they can jump from one animal or human to another and engage in their favorite meal – […]

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11 Jun 2013

Combatting White Flies: Effective Strategies for Pest Control and Prevention

White flies can become a serious pest control problem. The can infect vegetables, ornamental plants, greenhouse plants and even houseplants. In greenhouses and warm climates, you might even see generation overlap as a new generation is hatched while the parents are still viable.  The soft-bodied, winged adults look a bit like tiny, white moths when in […]

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04 Jun 2013

Encountering the Perils of June Beetle Invasion

Has your yard or garden suffered serious bug damage seemingly overnight? You might have a June beetle infestation. These beetles are nocturnal and can devastate a yard, pasture or vegetable garden on a warm spring evening. The can drive both you and your lawn care service crazy before the summer ends. June beetles are also […]

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21 May 2013

Don’t Let Rats Invade Your Space

In the world of pest control, there are few things that give homeowners the shivers quite like a rat infestation. The real problem with rats, though, isn’t the fact that they sound like disgusting creatures, but that they can carry more than thirty different diseases that can affect humans, pets, or even livestock. Pest control […]

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14 May 2013

Dealing with Warm Weather Weeds

All over the country people struggle with having nice yards and gardens free from weeds and unwelcomed visitors to the well maintained landscapes. Warm weather states fight all year long with a continual regrowth of these pests, which never seem to die off or get the hint they are not wanted. Weed pests in Florida […]

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30 Apr 2013

Deal With Potential Ant Problems Before They Happen

Ants can be a real problem, but once you have them, you can bet that there are going to be more. Your best bet is to simply prevent the problem at the outset. Here are a few tips that may help. Keep it clean. Ants are looking for a buffet. Any little crumb you leave […]

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25 Apr 2013

Clues That Bats Have Moved into the Area

Florida is home to a lot of bats.  The climate is just right for them, and there are many food sources and places to roost.  However, this also means that bats and people may interact on a fairly regular basis, especially when someone’s home provides everything that the bat is looking for.    Here in […]

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23 Apr 2013

Chinch Bugs Munching Your Grass

Yellow Grass?   It can be frustrating when you look out of your window and see not a lush green lawn, but a lawn with dying yellow patches.  What is causing this?  Sometimes people think that the lawn issues they see are due to drought or too much heat.  Cutting a lawn too short and […]

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16 Apr 2013

Flea Season Is Almost Here! Are You Ready?

As warmer weather approaches, so too do the flea problems that often plague so many households. While you certainly don’t have to have a pet to deal with fleas, most households that do have flea problems have some kind of pet in or near the house. Even houses with outdoor dogs and cats may end […]

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