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Bugs are a general classification of insect or anything creepy crawly that is annoying and can bite etc
It’s springtime and that means windows and doors are open and the fresh warm air can flow through your home like nature wanted it to be. This also means other things will be flowing through your home as well: Pests! Specifically flying insects known simply as “flies” make their way into your home and annoy […]
The modern kitchen appliance helps us out in many ways. Your refrigerator keeps items cold, so they don’t spoil as fast. Your toaster heats up pastries and turns bread into toast. Your microwave heats and cooks food to your heart’s content. But these appliances are also responsible to attracting pests into your home. Have you […]
Parasite: (noun) An organism that lives on or in a host organism and derives its nutrients, shelter, or other benefits at the host’s expense. Just the definition is enough to make your skin crawl. Knowing that creatures exist simply to live off your flesh is an unsettling thought. Throw in the fact that they can […]
Pests are more than just a common nuisance – they are intelligent when it comes to survival and evading humans. They’ve been this way for millions of years. Understanding how they operate helps us to attack them where they are most vulnerable. In this guide, we’ll uncover the secret lives of common household pests and […]
Having served Brevard County and Central Florida for 45 years in the pest control industry has allowed us to see first hand how pests behave. We see which pests are most prevalent during each and every season. Although our winter season is only a month or two long, we definitely notice an uptick in calls […]
The name “bedbug” doesn’t sound menacing but when you get down to the nitty-gritty of what they are, that perception might change. Cimex lectularius is the species name of what we call the common bed bug. These parasites only live to infest your bed, couches, clothing and carpet, where they feed on your blood. It […]
Just like any other living creature, pests like rats, insects and reptiles are affected by freezing conditions. Long exposure to super frigid conditions can be life threatening to most any organism. Warm-blooded animals are most sensitive to cold extremes. Rodents like rats, mice, squirrels, and raccoons all fit into this category. Not long ago, we […]
We all know what termites are. These tiny creatures are the most feared pests by homeowners. They can silently chomp away at your home’s structure for years without you knowing. In this article we want to delve more into the history and habits of this wood-eating insect in order to help you learn about it. […]
Plecia nearctica, aka the lovebug, is an insect that Central Floridians usually see twice per year during their mating seasons. In fact, the reason they are nicknamed “lovebugs” is because we only see them when they are mating. This is when the air is clouded with swarms of these things. They look like they are […]
No house is totally 100% secure from pests. Even brand new homes may have tiny spaces that ants can wiggle their way into. Roaches have been known to use plumbing to gain entry into people’s homes. The housecat or dog will often track in fleas when they get out. This is why it is important […]
