Rover ants aren’t like standard ants. Instead, they can be a costly threat. It’s kind of a funny name – “rover ant”. It sounds more like a pet than a pest, as if you could teach it to sit and stay and roll over. But rover ants are indeed a growing pest control issue and one […]
Read MoreCertain words have an almost instantaneous, nearly instinctive, gut-level reaction. If you hear a word like love, hate, ice cream, freedom, war, violence, or beauty you are bound to feel something profound. These words have an impact. What do you feel when you hear the word “roaches”? If you’re not an entomologist your first feeling […]
Read MoreThose little flies that seem to come along with your produce can make you crazy. You put a tomato or two on the counter and in the next days a cloud of tiny black flies is floating around your kitchen. These little nuisances are so small, they’re almost impossible to swat away or spray to […]
Read MoreAphids are so tiny it’s hard even see them, but you can surely see their effect of your landscaping. So many outdoor pest control products are dedicated to their eradication because of the damage they can do. Don’t let aphids ruin your landscaping. Take action now, before it’s too late. Less than 1/8 inch long, […]
Read MoreWhat can ruin your day faster than coming across a big, nasty rat in your home? Very little. These uninvited pests are especially revolting to every homeowner. The rats that bother you as pests aren’t like the cute ones in the pet store. They may be the same species, but a wild rat and a […]
Read MoreOpinions differ on what constitutes a good pest control plan. Your homeowner’s insurance policy may say that you need an annual inspection and treatment especially for termite and pest control. Your best friend may say that twice year is more than enough. Why should you choose a quarterly pest control plan? The best defense is […]
Read MoreScale is a serious threat to your landscape. Your valuable trees and shrubs could quickly be decimated by this small insect. Do you know the signs of a scale infestation? Read on before your trees fall victim to this tiny terror. Scale bugs attached themselves to the twigs and leaves of a tree or shrub […]
Read MoreBetween 60 and 80 degrees is the perfect temperature – if you’re a flea! At these temperatures, fleas are most active. Unfortunately that represents a very large segment of the year when you live in Florida! Outdoor pest control becomes even more important for pet owners during the warm months of peak flea activity. Fleas […]
Read MoreWe’ve really only been aware of the white footed ant in the US for a little less than 30 years. But in that short time they’ve progressed from an interesting anomaly to a multi-county pest control nuisance. They’re not terribly dangerous but this accidental import has a sweet tooth that makes it particularly pesky. The […]
Read MoreIt’s not exactly a magical time of year. However, termite swarming season is here. While you may not find this a reason to celebrate, it is an important time in your termite and pest control year. Swarming season usually happens when conditions are right and may or may not be tied to the calendar. Many […]
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