Termites are wood eating bugs that can really infest a property and cause major damage over long term.
The conehead termite, formally known as the Nasutitermes Corniger, is not native to the United States. Originally found in the Caribbean, this species was found in the US in 2001 and as a result of concentrated effort, was thought to be eradicated in 2003. It’s back and that’s not good news. In recent months, the […]
In Florida, when we think of termites, we think of subterranean termites for the most part. Subs come from the ground and find their way into a home via a small opening near plumbing or a crack in the foundation. From there they eat you home from the ground up. Treatment for subs normally includes […]
Most people in Central Florida first notice termites in their house when they see the swarm. You either see the termites flying around the house as they leave the current colony in order to start a new one or you will see dead termites lying on the ground or window sills. These were the ones […]
Ask anyone who lives in central Florida and they’ll tell you how quickly the winds and weather can change. Here at Sunstate Pest Management we understand that the regulations and application procedures of our pest control products are no different. That’s why we work tirelessly to keep abreast of the evolving standards and procedures within […]
Central Florida is indeed home to a lot of termites and today we’ll discuss why this is happening. There are many types of termites in Florida and some of the prominent ones are the nose termites, Formosan termites, subterranean termites, dampwood termites and also the drywood termites. Out of these varieties the subterranean, dampwood and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]