Looking for a good scare? Try Florida’s spider population. There’s nothing quite as terrifying as a spider heading right toward you, and given the state’s penchant for tough pests anyway, spiders should be little different, right? It’s absolutely a fact. Here are a few that call the state home that you certainly don’t want in […]
Read MoreIf you get a case of the itchies just thinking about fleas, the last thing you want to do is actually invite them into your home. Wondering how to keep them out? You’re not alone. Fortunately, these tips can help. It Starts With a Pet: While non-pet parents can certainly end up with a flea […]
Read MoreWarmer weather is just around the corner and so are all of the amazing things that the warmth brings: barbeques, days at the lake, mosquito bites. Wait! That last one shouldn’t have to be part of the warmth. Wondering how you can keep them at bay? Here are a few tips that may help: Repel, […]
Read MoreThere’s never just a single flea. Ask any homeowner who has dealt with an infestation, and you’ll find that fleas are a real problem for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that they reproduce excessively, leading to infestation faster than you can imagine. Fortunately, there are several things you […]
Read MorePests, as everyone knows, are just a part of life. Though we may wish we could live in a world free of pests, this is not the case. Pests of various sorts are always close by and seem all too eager to put a damper on things. Out of all the different types of pests […]
Read MoreThey may look like tiny moths, but if you’ve paid any attention at all to the news over the last few years, you know they’re much more than that. They’re whiteflies, and they’re creating serious issues for homeowners and gardeners alike across the state. With more than 1,500 species worldwide, 60 of which already call […]
Read MoreThese days, it’s common knowledge that ticks are a particularly nasty pest. They are present in almost every location, regardless of climate. Many used to think that they were only a problem in the warmer weather, but it’s been proven that ticks can present just as big a problem in the cold winter months, as […]
Read MoreMites are tiny arthropods, related to ticks. Well, any friend of ticks is no friend of ours. According to some estimates, there are nearly 43,000 different types of mites, and fortunately, not all are bothersome. Most are harmless and prefer to feed on plant matter. Others, though, invade the home and make a nuisance of […]
Read MoreWhen you think of structure-destroying pests, termites or carpenter ants immediately spring to mind. What about powderpost beetles? These small wood-boring insects may be less well-known, but they are capable of reducing wood to a fine flour-like substance. Is your home at risk? Are there effective pest control steps you can take to prevent or mitigate […]
Read MorePeople choose to live in Florida or make the journey to visit the Sunshine State for a variety of reasons: the great weather, the wide variety of cultural offerings, the clubs and restaurants, and, best of all, the beach. What they don’t come for is the pests and bugs – but, unfortunately, those come with […]
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