If you lived in the northeast US, where the winter this year was harsh to the point of break records, you might just now be starting to think about carpenter ants and spring pest control. Here in Brevard County, pest control service technicians are always on the lookout for evidence of carpenter ants. With mild […]
Read MoreYour home. It’s your biggest investment, and you’ll probably do anything to protect it, right? Wood destroying organisms do billions of dollars in damage to homes every single year, and carpenter ants are a big part of the problem. How can you keep them out of your home? These tips can help. Remain Aware of […]
Read MoreNo matter how big they are, fire ants can sting. Never been stung? Count yourself among the lucky. Unfortunately, Florida seems like fire ant headquarters these days, and once they move into your lawn, you can bet the chances of a sting go up dramatically. This is a life threatening situation for children, pets, and […]
Read MoreThere’s a lot to love about spring, summer, and fall, but one part that most people don’t like about these warmer months are the ant invasions that can occur. While most ant infestations are not really dangerous to you or your property (with the exception of a few species), the little crawlers are still a […]
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 MoreThere are some pests that will show up gradually. They take their sweet time coming in, giving plenty of warning for you to put an end to the problem, before it gets out of hand. Then, there are the other pests: the ones that seem to invade almost instantly. One minute, there is not a […]
Read MoreThere are a wide variety of ants in our environment, many of which are perfectly harmless. However, certain species can present quite the problem. They take the pest quality, and amplify it. Certain types of ants can be a total nightmare. Not only are they insistent…invading in a rather large number. . . but they […]
Read MoreThere are more than 360 species of ant in the U.S. Unfortunately, the fire ant actually counts among them. Identifying them as soon as you notice a problem is essential to keeping them off of your lawn. What You May See Know what fire ants look like. A fire ant can be anywhere from 1/16 […]
Read MoreHomeowners face a number of different pest problems every year, and they’re all nothing short of frustrating. Among them is an invasion of acrobatic ants, and while some ants are easily controlled, these can be incredibly problematic. Exploring Acrobat Ants Acrobat ants have a tendency to raise their abdomens over their thoraxes and heads when […]
Read MoreAnts can be a real problem, but once you have them, you can bet that there are going to be more. Your best bet is to simply prevent the problem at the outset. Here are a few tips that may help. Keep it clean. Ants are looking for a buffet. Any little crumb you leave […]
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