You’ve likely heard them referred to by a range of names: gnats, midges, punkies, sand fleas, and no-see-ums. So what are No-See-Ums? They’re small flies found in humid, swampy, and coastal areas. These kinds of sand fleas or sand flies cover a range of individual species. Some feed on nectar while others feed on insects, […]
Read MorePeople typically think of pest control as something to call up when pests get inside the house. This approach ignores the best way to deal with a bug or nuisance pest infestation: before it happens. If an infestation’s too far gone to handle yourself, it’s time to call a Brevard County pest control service. Outdoor […]
Read MoreThere are a few different species of Carpenter ants in Florida. They are large for ants and some may have wings. There are periods of the year where they are numerous outside. Bi-colored carpenter ants are usually not quite as dangerous to a structure as the black carpenter ant, but they can both cause damage when […]
Read MoreWhiteflies aren’t actually flies. They’re more closely related to aphids. Whitefly control can be difficult because they’re hard to identify in a garden or greenhouse in the first place. They’re exceptionally tiny – only 1 to 2 mm long making whitefly damage easier because they also hide under leaves rather than on top of them. […]
Read MorePets are the usual culprits when it comes to bringing fleas into a home. Usually, they’ll get fleas by coming into contact with another animal or finding fleas that have been left behind outside. While they can’t fly, fleas are still pretty mobile. Incredibly strong hind legs make them able to leap from the ground […]
Read MoreSummer’s the time when everything starts sprouting up like crazy again. After a wet spring and going into hurricane season, both desirable plants and weeds will compete for space and sun. But it is not only weeds you need to be on the lookout for with your summer lawn care, there are lots of pests […]
Read MoreFlorida has a big range of wildlife. We’ve got a little bit of everything here. Unfortunately, that includes the cockroach, too. There are four primary species to be concerned with when it comes to cockroach control. We’ll give you some facts about these cockroaches in Brevard County: The American Cockroach The American cockroach is a […]
Read MoreKiller bees in Florida capture our imagination. When killer bees attack, it seems unreal. It seems like something out of a science-fiction movie decades old instead of a real threat that Floridians have to face every year. Here’s what you need to know about killer bee control: Killer bees are another name for Africanized honey […]
Read MoreWhiteflies introduce a multi-step form of damage to your garden. They’re not selective about what they destroy. Whitefly damage could be done to flowering plants, decorative plants, and vegetables. Almost anything with a leaf, they’ll feed off of. You name it, whiteflies will destroy it. This makes whitefly control and whitefly prevention key elements to […]
Read MoreFleas are some of the worst nuisances in the insect world. They create an allergic reaction that makes pets and people itch. Even just writing about them can make a person feel itchy! That’s how insidious fleas can be. But the good news is that fleas are not terribly difficult to get rid of. They […]
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