Central Florida residents understand that the sunshine state is a great place to live. Unfortunately, insects, rodents and countless other pests share our affection for the heat and humidity beloved by residents of Palm Bay, Florida and its surrounding communities. At Sunstate Pest Management we take pride in our ability to care for and protect […]
If you live in central Florida or in pretty much any non-arctic location you’ll have to deal with ticks at some point. Ticks are external parasites which make their home in vegetation and wait to latch on to unsuspecting people or animals in the hope of finding a free meal. Ticks are very small and […]
Wasps contribute to your backyard ecosystem because they’re predators – killing small insects and anthropods and bringing them back to their nests to feed their young. A few wasps in your backyard every now and then is no reason to contact pest control, but if you notice a wasp nest forming under the eaves of […]
The city motto of Rockledge in Brevard County, Florida is “Preserving The Past, Planning The Future.” Well here at Sunstate Pest Management we know a third important consideration to all residents of Rockledge, Florida is the health, happiness and safety of their family members in the here-and-now. That’s why we’re committed to offering affordable pest […]
One of the negative aspects of our increasingly mobile world is the introduction of invasive species into the United States, unwelcome hitchhikers in bags and cargo from other countries. On average, Florida sees approximately a dozen new insect species in a year as a result of this type of passage. One of the more recent […]
Insects and rodents are everywhere and Sunstate experts have seen it all! While most homeowners detest the site of unwanted guests in their homes, they often don’t know exactly why they dislike them so much (other than the obvious creep factor). Here are 25 fun facts about insects and rodents if you ever wanted to […]
As the flu begins its seasonal spread across the country, there is another, lesser known threat that also rises in the winter – rodent infestation. While people rush out to get their yearly flu shots with the expectation of staying healthy during these colder months, taking precautions to keep mice and rats out of your […]
Did you know that there are over fifteen species of ants alone that are considered “pest ants” in the state of Florida? Would you even think there are that many species of this tiny insect in the world, never mind in our great state?! In fact, there are over 12,000 species of ants around the […]
Not only are they safer for children and pets, but they are extremely effective. The success of ridding your home or business of pests does not rely solely on the type of products used however, the knowledge and experience of the technician who is treating the problem is also a factor. The prevalent use of […]
Bedbugs, they have been making headlines across the country the last few years and their population seems to be growing as they move from hotel to hotel and home to home. Once a very common problem in American homes, the widespread use of DDT in the 40’s and 50’s nearly eradicated them. Today, with the […]