08 Mar 2024
A dead cockroach under a magnifying glass

Fast-multiplying cockroaches can overrun your home in a hurry

If you see one, you can be certain there are many more – and a whole lot more on the way. Cockroaches are notorious for their prolific breeding habits, and will swiftly overrun a home if left unchecked. These resilient pests reproduce rapidly, with some species capable of laying a teeming multitude of eggs during […]

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17 Apr 2023
Cockroach, woman sneezing

More than just gross: Cockroaches can cause health issues

Cockroaches evoke universal disgust when they appear in a home. They can show up in almost anyone’s residence, proving difficult to eradicate once entrenched.  The problem of cockroaches is more than just their unsightly appearance. They also can cause health issues and exacerbate allergies, even asthma. Minute particles from their bodies and their fecal matter […]

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31 Mar 2023
Close-up of fly

Not all arthropods are true ‘bugs’

A lot of people lump all creepy-crawly creatures under the umbrella term “bug.” That’s true whether we’re talking about roaches, spiders, centipedes or millipedes.  “Bug” really is a useful, colloquial shorthand for various arthropods (after all, it’s in the name Slug-A-Bug). But just what are arthropods and how do we distinguish between their various classes? […]

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11 Mar 2022

Dealing with cockroaches: You may need help

A cockroach infestation is a big problem, one that will only get worse if left unchecked. What you shouldn’t do is grab an off-the-shelf solution. A spray you get at the hardware store won’t stop the roach infestation. It might kill the individuals you see, but not the ones hiding. Your single best bet is […]

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31 Dec 2019

Can or Should You Try to Get Rid of Roaches on Your Own?

Was that a roach you just saw on the kitchen floor? If it was, there are roaches in your home and the time to get rid of roaches is right now. Why the urgency? In the world of roach pest control, there’s just one mantra – if you see one, you have an infestation on […]

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14 Feb 2019

Got Roaches? Why DIY May Not Be a Good Idea for Roach Pest Control

Type “Roaches in Home” into any search engine, and you’re immediately going to get a list of DIY solutions that may make you think you can fight the infestation on your own. If you’re dealing with roaches, though, the last thing you want to do is handle the infestation on your own. Instead, if you […]

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31 Dec 2018

Roach Pest Prevention Strategy to Keep Brown-Banded Cockroaches Out

Brown-banded cockroaches are often mistaken for German cockroaches. They are different, in particular because Brown-banded roaches are more aggressive in terms of infiltrating buildings. They’re only found indoors, making a roach pest prevention strategy a must because they prefer higher areas in the home. They’ll frequent ceilings, picture frames, and light fixtures and you may not […]

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16 Aug 2018

It’s Always Roach Removal Season

When is it roach season? Always. That’s the only answer. Roaches in Florida need to be guarded against year-round. Getting rid of roaches can’t wait, either. Roach removal must be immediate because they’ll breed in whatever habitat they’ve chosen. The best roach exterminators will help you with both sides of roach control: prevention and removal. […]

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21 Feb 2018

Cockroaches Love Florida Winters

Florida winter pests can often come into the home as if there weren’t even walls and doors. This is because they find entry points that are invisible to a homeowner. This can include a crack in the foundation, a gap through which a pipe comes in, or even just a door that leaves room at […]

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19 Dec 2017

Keeping Away More than “Just a Bug” with Palmetto Bug Control

You’d think something called the palmetto bug would be beautiful to look at. It might be an interesting bug that’s intriguing to look at. “Palmetto bug” can be used to refer to a range of bugs, including beetles, but its most usually used to describe the good, ole American cockroach. Needless to say, palmetto bug […]

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