Living in central Florida, you’ve probably at least heard of powderpost beetles. If you’ve never actually experienced an infestation from this type of insect, however, consider yourself lucky. These pests are well known for the damage they can cause to everything from furniture to tools to the structure of your home. If you think you […]
Read MoreArachnophobia may affect less than 10 percent of the world’s population, but that’s just because most people don’t know any better. Right? Well, not necessarily…but Florida IS home to several species of venomous spiders that everyone – arachnophobes or not – should learn to identify and avoid. There are two main categories of dangerous spiders […]
Read MoreWhen compared to larger – and scarier! – scorpions or dangerous spiders that can call your home their home, a whitefly infestation may not seem like a big deal. However, these little guys can pose a serious threat to your lawn, and they’ve got an ick factor all their own. What is a whitefly? Whiteflies […]
Read MoreAre scorpions invading your space? If you just answered yes to this question, follow these important steps. 1. Don’t freak out…yet. 2. Call a Brevard County pest control service. 3. If you need to freak out a little while you wait for us to arrive, go ahead. We understand. Most people in Florida are used […]
Read MoreTheir name may make them sound cute, but lovebugs are anything but adorable. These pesky insects come in swarms twice a year in Florida – once in the spring and again in late summer. While lovebugs themselves may not be harmful to your lawn, they are still considered a nuisance by virtually anyone who encounters […]
Read MoreIf you’ve noticed any small, perfectly circular holes on your house, deck or other wooden structures, you may have a carpenter bee infestation. These critters, also known as wood bees, are one of the more destructive pests that can take up residence on your property. Like termites, they make their habitat in wooden structures, chewing […]
Read MoreA tug here, a tug there. A backache here, a sunburn there. Pulling those summer weeds is a hassle in more ways than one, but a beautiful lawn always comes with weed problems like these, doesn’t it? Not exactly. With tips like these, your lawn could stay weed free all summer. Start Early! The sooner […]
Read MoreThere are few pests quite as aggressive as the fire ant. They’ll swarm almost anything, even attacking wild animals at times because their nest has been disturbed or because they need a new source of food. Nearly 40% of those who live in fire ant infested areas suffer a nasty sting every year, and once […]
Read MoreYou want to love your yard throughout the year, but it’s going to take some extra special love and care over the course of the summer to make certain it looks just like it should. These tips can help: Mow Carefully: It’s fairly easy to mow your lawn too short in the summer. The shorter you […]
Read MorePests and summer seem to go hand in hand. While there are lots of pests people don’t want in their homes, there are very few that can bring down property values quite as quickly as termites. Because these wood destroying pests love the warmth of summer more than any other, now is the time to […]
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