Silverfish are one of the top Florida pests in winter. They’re attracted to damp spaces and cluttered areas. This often means you’ll find them in basements, bathrooms, attics, and garages. They can cause damage to clothing, paper (including books), wallpaper, carpet, and food, among other things. As far as Florida pests go, they are one […]
Read MoreWe get a frenzy of wildlife removal calls at this time of year. It’s not as warm as it was and the rains and floods have created some overgrowth conditions here and there. This can draw animals to the area, which results in the need to get rid of animals in your yard. As a […]
Read MoreFruit flies seem to come out of nowhere. You might leave some leftovers out one day, or not clear fruit out of a bowl on your table before it becomes overripe. It seems like the very next day: boom, you’ve got fruit flies! Getting rid of fruit flies is difficult because one wrong step and it seems […]
Read MoreThere are many types of biting flies in Florida. Fly bites come from many different types of flies. The more recognized varieties of fly bites come from deer flies, horse flies, and yellow flies. These biting flies belong to a family called Tabanidae. It includes 35 species in all. These flies can lay eggs totaling up […]
Read MoreOf all the beetles in Florida, one of the most interesting is Rhinoceros Beetles. It’s an incredible looking scarab beetle. It has a smooth, dark back that looks like a half-oval, and a horned head that makes its look unmistakable. It can lift up to 850 times its own weight, which means it can move […]
Read MoreIt’s the time of year that lovebugs start to become a problem once again. After periods of strong rainfall, they seem to fill the air with swarms of mating pairs. You may not be too familiar with them because the lovebug insect is relatively new to Florida. It’s important to learn about the Florida lovebug. […]
Read MoreFlorida flies can start to get pretty bad this time of year and biting yellow flies are the worst. Yellow flies are about 1 cm in length. They look a lot like deer flies, except for their lighter, yellowish color. Yellow flies are some of the most serious biting pests in the U.S. Their bites […]
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard them referred to by a range of names: gnats, midges, punkies, sand fleas, and no-see-ums. So what are No-See-Ums? They’re small flies found in humid, swampy, and coastal areas. These kinds of sand fleas or sand flies cover a range of individual species. Some feed on nectar while others feed on insects, […]
Read MorePeople typically think of pest control as something to call up when pests get inside the house. This approach ignores the best way to deal with a bug or nuisance pest infestation: before it happens. If an infestation’s too far gone to handle yourself, it’s time to call a Brevard County pest control service. Outdoor […]
Read MoreFlour bugs like to find their way into flour, cereal, baking mixes, and grain based foods and they can quickly ruin your baking experience. Even foods like bird seed might become infested. Sometimes an infestation will show itself as little brown bits in your food. Unopened food packages aren’t immune: these bugs can chew right […]
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