When we get into the rainy part of the year, termites start swarming. How are the rain and termites connected? Termites are triggered to fly and reproduce when the soil becomes moist enough. They breed, they seek out a new home to begin a new nest, and then they shed their wings. Termite treatments and […]
Read MoreDo you want to get rid of spiders? Spider control is important, but it’s not always needed unless you have an infestation or poisonous house spiders are present. A few house spiders aren’t necessarily a cause for alarm, but if you’re not sure, this is one reason why pest control companies such as ours offer […]
Read MoreA Fire Ant sting is painful. It stays painful for a few days, but at least it’s pretty localized. The problem with a Fire Ant sting is that you’ll rarely get one at a time. It can happen if you come across a worker, but Fire Ants love to swarm. This can be incredibly painful […]
Read MoreFlorida flies can start to get pretty bad this time of year and biting yellow flies are the worst. Yellow flies are about 1 cm in length. They look a lot like deer flies, except for their lighter, yellowish color. Yellow flies are some of the most serious biting pests in the U.S. Their bites […]
Read MoreWarmer weather this summer means we’re in for a bad tick year. Of course, this also means we’re in for a bad year of tick-borne diseases. The Gulf Coast Tick, in particular, should be out in force. That means you should be mindful of tick prevention and Florida tick control. Gulf Coast Ticks aren’t picky choosing […]
Read MoreYou’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 […]
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