Even if you’re a nonsmoker, cigarettes can lead to trouble: the cigarette beetle is a common household pest that attacks dried goods. Its name is a result of its affinity for tobacco, but cereal, flour, dried fruit, seasonings (i.e. pepper, paprika, and sage), books, and furniture stuffing will do in a pinch. Which pest control […]
Read MoreWith pets, come fleas. These irritating wingless insects can live on your animals for weeks. Which means they can live on anything your pet comes into contact with: such as your furniture, upholstery, carpets, and bedding. Being pet-free doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be flea-free. They can hitch a ride into your home with visitors who […]
Read MoreAs fall and winter approaches the weather gets cooler, and as much as you don’t enjoy it, there are creatures who really don’t – bugs. As fall arrives and winter approaches, they begin looking for warm places to stay in order to survive. You can probably guess which warm places they might pick for the […]
Read MoreEarwigs do, indeed, cause some problems. However, before looking into the problems that they can create, it is important to learn some other facts about earwigs. What do they look like? Earwigs are about 5/8 inches long. They are a dark reddish-brown color and they have light brown legs. They also feature pincers, which are […]
Read MoreCaterpillars are an insect that even tiny tots know something about. From the time we are little, we talk about how cute the furry little caterpillars are. In fact, many kids love to play with the caterpillars or catch them and watch them turn into butterflies. However, playing with puss caterpillars simply isn’t a good […]
Read MoreNowhere is a yellow jacket education more important than in the state of Florida. These nasty pests can be a real problem throughout the state. Arming yourself with information about these pests is the first step to prevention and maintenance. What Are They? These are wasps which have yellow and black stripes with transparent wings. […]
Read MoreAny time bugs are found in a house most of us jump to the conclusion that it is a bad thing to have them there, especially if they are found with many of their kind. But, is this always the case? Stink bugs are one example that might challenge this thought. There are in fact, […]
Read MoreSummer may be over, but the mosquitoes of Brevard County obviously haven’t received the message. The pesky fliers are still buzzing around, annoying and biting practically everyone they come into contact with. Here’s how you can keep yourself from becoming a mosquito’s next meal and why you still need to be taking preventative action, even […]
Read MoreLiving 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 […]
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