10 Aug 2020

The cockroach: a persistent pest that can overwhelm

Did you know that there are more than 4,000 species of cockroaches?  The large, well-known pests that strike fear into homeowners and invade homes only account for less than 1 percent of the known varieties. The American cockroach is the one that most people in the United States are familiar with. They result in the […]

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16 Oct 2012

Treating Your Flea Infestation

Dogs are not the only ones who should be concerned about fleas. Infestations occur throughout the home and people often waste money on pet treatments that do not attack the entire problem. Ridding your pet of fleas is only the first step in treating your flea infestation. You must then turn your attention to the […]

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09 Oct 2012

Meet Florida’s Latest Threat: Africanized Honeybees

Florida faces a new threat, the Africanized honeybee. The number of colonies throughout the United States has risen to around three million colonies.  The migration patterns are shifting north at the rate of 100-300 miles per year and soon the entire state of Florida will be saturated in Africanized honeybees. This is a problem that […]

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31 Jan 2012

Is it Chicken Pox or Flea Bites?

Due to the fact that the airborne illness known as chicken pox presents as small red, itchy spots, it can be easily confused for flea bites.  The reverse is also true.  It can take some time to determine which, if either, is the cause of the discomfort, however, doing so as quickly as possible can […]

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17 Jan 2012

What Should You Know About Ticks?

The most frequent question pest control companies are asked about ticks is how to identify them.  When they are found after biting, ticks can appear different than what they would when lying on the ground.  Ticks, when crawling, will typically appear brown or black with a pattern on their tear-shaped bodies. They are much wider […]

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10 Jan 2012

Finding the Best Brevard Pest Control Service

Did you know that less than one percent of all the species on earth is considered pests that invade our homes, threaten our health, or cause damage?  Ninety-nine percent of the world’s insects and animals want nothing to do with your home, but that one percent can feel pretty big when you have carpenter ants […]

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22 Dec 2011

Winter Brevard County Pest Control Tips

Snowbirds from the north flock to Florida in the winter months to enjoy the temperate weather and sunshine.  The natives, though, hunker down and wait for the dog days of summer to start barking again. Florida’s native pest population also likes to find a warm place to spend their winters.  Unfortunately, it may be in […]

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14 Nov 2011

Know When to Say When It Comes To Palmetto Bugs

As much as we may not want to admit it, living in Florida means living with bugs. It could be a sudden and seemingly unwarranted invasion of ants, a spider bigger than you’ve ever seen setting up shop in your bedroom or it could be the ubiquitous palmetto bug. If you didn’t grow up in […]

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11 Oct 2011

Cockroach Prevention Tips From a Pest Control Service

Brevard County pest control service companies are used to being called in for problems related to cockroach infestation. These troublesome critters are not only intimidating to look at, they also bring trouble with them.  We have all heard the stories of how very resilient this creature is, but many overlook the potential for danger they […]

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07 Sep 2011

Green Pest Control: Say Good-Bye to Unwanted Outdoor Guests

Are you looking for a good way to cure your property of damaging pests or are you afraid to hire a professional pest control company because you think that it is bad for the environment?  Many people today are taking a closer look at how their decisions affect the environment around them and this includes their […]

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