There are many species of ants that are found in Florida, such as red pavement ants, white footed ants, carpenter ants, big-headed ants, Formica ants, ghost ants, Pharaoh ants, and fire ants. Finding any kind of ant infestation inside your home is bad enough but when the infestation involves the tawny crazy ant, the invasion is […]
Read MoreFlorida has four different types of termites throughout the state. The most common, and the most destructive, termite is the Subterranean termite, which needs a moist habitat to thrive. The second type is the Dampwood termite, which needs a constantly moist habitat and, therefore, they prefer wood that is water-saturated. The third is the Drywood […]
Read MoreFlorida is home to three different types of scorpions, luckily none of them have a sting that can kill a human. However, their sting can cause a considerable amount of pain and it can kill or injure your pets. Scorpions in Florida can make their way into your home by going underneath the door, through […]
Read MoreDrain flies, also known as moth flies, can become a major nuisance if they are allowed to get out of control. They tend to live and breed in organic materials that can be found in drains so they are normally found in kitchens and bathrooms. They feed on moist organic materials, like the decaying vegetation […]
Read MoreOne common misconception that people have is the belief that once winter comes we don’t have to be on the lookout for pests anymore. Although many pests do die out or hibernate during the winter, here in Florida that doesn’t really always happen since Florida’s winter is somewhat mild. Instead, a variety pests look for […]
Read MoreWe always think of lawn care and treatments during every season of the year except for winter, but getting your lawn prepared for winter is just as important. The cold weather that winter brings can be just as damaging and stressful to our lawns as the hot and dry weather that summer brings. Read these winter […]
Read MoreOf course, there are many types of spiders in Florida. The bulk of them are common house spiders. Unlike brown recluse spiders, these are typically harmless and may even be beneficial because they’ll eat bugs. This makes them valuable in places like greenhouses or out in the wilderness, where they can help keep the mosquito […]
Read MoreWildlife and animal removal around Melbourne is a serious task. Keeping animals out of homes and buildings can become pretty difficult if the animal is determined to get in. Smaller animals may want to get in so that they can rummage for food. Even though it doesn’t necessarily get too cold here, animals may want […]
Read MoreWheel bugs are quite awesome. We know, we know, we’re a pest control company, we’re supposed to tell you all bugs are evil and need to be eradicated. But part of being a really good pest control company, is knowing when bugs truly are pests, and which bugs are helpful. So what is a wheel […]
Read MoreIs there a proper method for pruning palm trees? There is, but it gets complicated. Many think pruning palm trees regularly is the way to go, but there are actually better and worse times to trim palm trees. Some reasons for pruning palm trees are aesthetic, while others affect the health of the tree, and […]
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