The most common cold weather pests are rodents and insects. Insects have been around for as long as time can date back. They somehow tolerate major swings in temperature every year and can adapt to large climate swings over the span of hundreds of years. As fall gives way to winter, pests begin to look […]
Imagine getting ready for work in the morning. You go downstairs to make your pot of coffee and when you come back to fill your cup, you notice two little antennae swirling around. It just makes the whole day bad. Did you know as cooler weather approaches, insects look for warmer places to hide and […]
When you think of using chemicals to kill insects or a company removing pests from your property, you may cringe a little inside. Are the chemicals they use safe? How do these treatments affect my family I work hard to protect? Do the insects suffer? Are the pests humanely removed? Yes, you want them to […]
Integrated Pest Management or IPM, is an environmentally friendly approach to managing any pests. For the last 30 to 40 years, ever since widespread use of harmful pesticides has been regulated or banned, a new approach has been gaining strides in the way pests are managed. IPM is not just for commercial farmers all around […]
There is never just one of them. They expand their nests until they are too numerous and then head out in families to find the next homestead. They carry diseases and can damage your home’s foundation or attics. If you are hearing scurrying and scampering in your walls or above your head, waste no time […]
Palm Beach, Palm Bay, Palm City, palm trees. Palm trees are a symbol of tropical weather and of Florida. They are also a food for palmetto weevils. The largest of all weevils in North America, the palmetto weevil is not a danger to humans. It doesn’t poison you or sting you, but it could cause […]
Tropical weather, lush vegetation, and an overabundance of food make for the prime habitat of Florida spiders. There are many species native to our area, some harmless and others quite deadly. It is important to know how to identify them. The Black Widow One of the most well-known spiders in the world is the easiest […]
The cane toad is an invasive species also known as the Bufo Toad. It secretes a highly toxic mucous as a defense mechanism; however, it has a 100% death rate for your smaller dogs who mistake it for a chew toy. It was brought to Florida years ago and is now a dangerous nuisance not […]
There are many species of bees and are considered to be very dangerous to have around your home. Killer bees have become a serious problem over the years. Yellow Jackets and even native honey bee species should be properly removed by a licensed and insured pest control servicer. Spraying them with home remedies is just […]
The fall time is when rodents begin looking for warmer places with more readily available food. If you hear the scurrying of little feet in your attic, walls or crawl space, you may have a rodent problem. Roof rats and mice are the most common of culprits to invade your home and claim your residence […]