If you have spent any time at all in our beautiful state of Florida, chances are you have run into ants. There are many species and varieties. We have covered many ants in the past, everything from tiny black ants that move very fast to red fire ants that bite. Today we will be tackling […]
You clean regularly. You mop, sweep, wipe down countertops and you never leave dirty dishes sitting out. Yet, you still have the occasional run in with the big ugly cockroach. What gives!? Trust me when I say that we hear this all the time. And there is an explanation for what is happening to you. […]
Were you ever getting attacked by mosquitoes and thought to yourself: “I wish these mosquitoes couldn’t see me”? New research says that fantasy may some day become a reality. For many years humans have used various sprays or scents to drive away mosquitoes. The Native Americans used tobacco smoke to help drive them away. They […]
Wasps are everywhere. Wasps of many species are found throughout most of the United States and world for that matter. They come in many varieties and behave differently depending on species. But for the sake of this article we will focus on the most common wasp humans encounter here in Central Florida: The paper wasp. […]
If you live in Florida, or any part of the southern United States, you are no stranger to the mosquito. This annoying pest has been around forever and loves to feast on mammalian blood. In urban areas, their mammal of choice is humans. We are everywhere they are. So its convienent for them to snack […]
So your pest control agent has helped solve your pest problem and now you can relax. Breathe a sigh of relief because you no longer see the roaches, the ants, the snakes or whatever it was which tormented you. The pests are gone so why continue the service right? You may be shaking your head […]
America is a large country. It is bordered by the two largest oceans in the world, one on each side. Her trade with other countries ranks near the top of any country in the world. This has been the case for over a century. Naturally any hardy pest will have found its way over to […]
There are 30,000 species of wasp spanning the entire world. Some can be docile in nature but many are aggressive in defending their territory. Stings can be very painful and for some they can be deadly as well. From 2000-2017, 1109 people were killed by wasp, bee or hornet stings in the United States. So, […]
It may seem strange for some, but people often have pest problems in their vehicle. Pests are often attracted to places that conceal them as well as provide warmth. And the stray French fry or two is even more incentive for pests to call your vehicle their home. Many times, the larger the vehicle, the […]
I think the simple answer to this question is it depends on who you ask. There is a case to be made that pigeons are pests and there is also a case to be made that they are just another bird, one among many species doing its own thing in the wild. The reason many […]