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 […]
Maybe one of Sunstate’s lesser known services, however just as effective as our pest control, is our irrigation maintenance program. There are a number of consequences from keeping and using a faulty irrigation system. Both your home’s appearance and cost of running your home can fall victim without proper care. One of the biggest direct […]
You wake up in the middle of night and get up to get a glass of water from the kitchen. As you open your cabinet to grab a glass, you see movement. After quickly flipping on the light, you see a roach running from the unexpected light. It’s the first time you have ever seen […]
When thinking of pest management services, you most likely think of all the creepy critters you don’t want hanging around inside your home; rodents, roaches, and termites to name a few. At Sunstate Pest Management, we think outside the box and outside the home with our premiere lawn care program. Your lawn is one the […]
What exactly do they do to damage homes and how costly can they be? Due to their typical diets of dead plant material (ie wood, leaf litter) they can cause significant structural building damage, about $5 billion worth each year. Found in every state of United States except Alaska, they are a widespread problem and […]