If you have lived in Melbourne, Florida for any length of time you probably have either experienced a flea infestation or know someone who has. Fleas are no fun. They cause itching and can carry other diseases, though this is rare. But what is sure is that if you have a pet, fleas will make […]
As temperatures dip down, many bug problems go away for the season. Mosquitoes are all but gone, ants go down into their holes and both wasps and bees stop harassing you for the rest of the year. This isn’t the case with bed bugs though, because they never lived outdoors to begin with. These little […]
Nobody likes seeing wasp or hornet nests popping up around their homes, but it’s a common occurrence that must be dealt with. For the most part, nests aren’t too much of a problem because they are located out in the yard or in trees around your property, but they become a real issue when they […]
While standard ladybugs that we know and love are seen as good luck and aren’t much of a problem at all, the same can’t be said for the Asian beetle. This pest is often mistaken for a ladybug, and it’s viewed by many people as good luck. Unfortunately, the beetle reproduces quite quickly, and unlike […]
Carpenter ants are a pest that you don’t want in your home. While they don’t eat wood to survive, they do chew through it to create tunnels, and they can cause an awful lot of damage when you get a bunch of them around your home in large numbers. Many times, you won’t even notice […]
There are few pests as annoying as tiny buzzing fruit flies that quickly swarm old bananas. What is most annoying about these little guys is that you can go from having next to none in your home, to a full-blown infestation in just a few days. That’s why it’s important to know how to treat […]
When moving into a new house, the last thing that you want to do is encourage pests to invade, but that’s exactly what many new homeowners do. Here are some common mistakes to look out for, to hopefully keep your new house pest free over time. Leaving Entrances into the House Many homeowners allow entrances […]
Hiring a pest control professional isn’t something that you should rush into. Some are highly qualified and know how to take care of a pest problem efficiently, others act qualified and do more harm than good, or don’t offer as much of a benefit as you would expect. It’s up to you to find the […]
The last thing that you want to see in your home is the lowly cockroach, but for many people, cockroaches are a common issue. If you happen to notice a couple of these unpleasant pests crawling around your home, you can be sure that there are dozens more lurking in the cracks and other hidden […]
Squirrels, like most animals, just want to be warm, to have a nice pleasant place to sleep and to have plenty of food to eat. Unfortunately, as winter rolls around, all those things become more difficult to achieve, and many of these pests have to turn to nearby homes in order to stay healthy and […]