What are palmetto bugs? You may hear this term used in place of their far more common term: the cockroach. Palmetto bugs may mean American cockroaches, the smokybrown cockroach, or even the Florida woods cockroach. Whichever name you want to use, once they infest your house, you’re going to have a mess on your hands. […]
Read MoreFlorida spiders come in all sizes, but one of the most dangerous is the Black Widow spider. We all know to look for the telltale hourglass marking on its abdomen and the sharply angled “stiletto” legs. What else do you need to know about the Black Widow spiders, and what do you do if you […]
Read MoreA single fire ant sting is annoying. It may even need medical attention if you have a bad reaction to it. But it’s usually not life-threatening. The problem is that you’ll rarely get just one fire ant sting. Fire ants in yard and garden areas will swarm and by the time you realize they’re on […]
Read MoreWhat are No-See-Ums? These biting pests are extremely aggravating. No-See-Ums are the name often used for biting midges. They’re smaller than fleas. As their nickname suggests, they’re incredibly hard to see. You may only realize they’re around when you start scratching their extremely itchy bites. They’re outdoor pests, but they’re willing to come inside if […]
Read MoreWhat are love bugs? Why do they have that name? How long do love bugs last? There are a lot of questions when it comes to Florida love bugs. They’re unique from most pests because they don’t cause damage or infest. Florida love bugs just overwhelm areas by swarming. What are love bugs? Love bugs […]
Read MoreBefore people knew about evolution and different animals’ life cycles, they assumed certain animals just appeared out of nowhere. Animals like fruit flies, they claimed, simply appeared from thin air. They called this spontaneous generation. If you’ve ever dealt with fruit fly removal, you can understand why. They do seem to come out of nowhere. […]
Read MoreWhite flies are tiny, little flies that are almost flat white – except for a brownish-yellow head. They can even be remarkable to look at. Just make sure you’re getting rid of white flies, or they’ll be the only thing left to look at in your garden. White fly control is important because they can […]
Read MoreWhen is it roach season? Always. That’s the only answer. Roaches in Florida need to be guarded against year-round. Getting rid of roaches can’t wait, either. Roach removal must be immediate because they’ll breed in whatever habitat they’ve chosen. The best roach exterminators will help you with both sides of roach control: prevention and removal. […]
Read MoreWhat are yellow jackets? Bees, hornets, wasps? It’s probably the last question on your mind when they’re stinging you. Yellow jackets sting more than once and can be very painful. These stings are often listed as one of the most painful stings an insect can give you. It’s important to get rid of bees, wasps, hornets, […]
Read MoreSpiders are some of the most alarming pests. Sometimes they can be good, such as when they’re in the garden stalking the insects that eat your plants. Sometimes, they’re bad, like when they infest your house. Spider pest control isn’t like insect control. To get rid of spiders, you have to get rid of what […]
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