You may never even see them coming. In fact, you probably won’t. You’re certainly going to feel the bites once it’s over, though. It’s the humble chigger, and they’re a defining summer bug unlike any other. Keeping them out of the lawn isn’t easy, but it is possible. Wait, What’s a Chigger? If you’re not […]
Read MoreRecent reports from the University of Florida suggest that the rate of growth for tick-borne diseases in Florida have increase more than 150 percent in the last decade alone, putting the state in the top twenty in the nation for the number of annually reported cases. The last thing you want is to end up […]
Read MoreLong body. Lots of legs. Crawling across your floor. Centipede or millipede? It’s hard to tell. Centipedes and millipedes look a lot alike and it can be difficult to tell the two apart. While it’s not a necessity you do so before you start calling a professional pest control team to help, it may be […]
Read MoreIt’s probably a situation you’ve dealt with more than once – you find a bee hive or wasp nest on your property. Your immediate thought is to get rid of it as soon as possible, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the best course of action. While you certainly can get rid of it, you may […]
Read MoreNo one wants to walk into the kitchen only to see a roach scurry across the counter, but it happens all of the time, even in the best households. Fortunately, it’s not something you have to put up with. These tips can help you prevent a cockroach problem completely. Clean routinely: One of the single […]
Read MoreNo homeowner wants to deal with an invasion of rodents, but many associate this problem with the cooler months of the year. There’s a good reason for that – it usually happens as the fall weather starts to set in, even in the warmer fall temperatures in Brevard County. That’s not the only time you […]
Read MoreThere are all sorts of pest problems that can give you nightmares, but among the worst are centipedes and millipedes. Despite the vast differences between these two creatures, many people still confuse them. Understanding the differences, as well as how to prevent problems, can help you keep your home pest free. Centipede or Millipede? Both […]
Read MoreThis article which was posted on the Purdue Extension website was forwarded to us and we thought it was too great not to post. After all, Slug-A-Bug is mentioned in the opening paragraph! Read on and learn a little about the origins of “Slug bug” and the Beetle. The phrase “slug bug” probably doesn’t mean the […]
Read MoreLife in Florida certainly isn’t without its pest problems. Among the worst, though, is the whitefly. You’ve probably heard plenty of media coverage about this fairly common pest problem, and one of the reasons so much attention is being paid to this tiny nuisance is that the problem is about to get worse. As a […]
Read MoreLooking to avoid the ever present sign of the warmer seasons? Chiggers can be tough to keep out of your yard. They’re quintessential summer. Fortunately, though, there are a few things you can do. Keep your property well-trimmed. Chiggers love areas with taller vegetation, so mowing your lawn and property on a regular basis means […]
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