Monthly Archives: November 2012

Winter Pest-Proofing Can Keep Rodents and Other Pests Away

Winter Pest-Proofing Can Keep Rodents and Other Pests Away NPMA Staff For many homeowners, pest proofing is a chore relegated to the warmer months of the year. But many pests gain entry into homes in the winter as they seek … Continue reading

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Africanized Bees Kill Two South Florida Dogs

Local10.com (South Florida): Africanized Bees Kill Two South Florida Dogs SOUTH FLORIDA – A swarm of Africanized bees went on the attack, killing two family pets while their pregnant owner stood by helplessly. “The nest was like inside the fence … Continue reading

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1 Additional Case of WNV Brings Duval Total to 29

FirstCoastNews.com: 1 Additional Case of WNV Brings Duval Total to 29 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Duval County Health Department confirmed an additional case of West Nile Virus Tuesday.  The newest case brings this year’s total to 29. The health department … Continue reading

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Hiring a South Florida Pest Control Company

Hiring a South Florida Pest Control Company   Choosing a pest control professional to share in identification and treatment responsibilities for a possible pest infestation is an important decision for your business. The recommendations provided below will help you to … Continue reading

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Information on Rugose Spiraling Whitefly

Information on Rugose Spiraling Whitefly http://palmbeachcountyextension.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/img_11463.jpg?w=300&h=225 Rugose Spiraling Whitefly – Customer Information Sheet In March, 2009, a whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), was collected in Miami‐Dade County from gumbo limbo. This was the first report of this insect on … Continue reading

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Hulett Environmental Services ~ Pest & Termite Control

Family owned and operated for over 40 years, Hulett provides the friendly, personalized service you expect from a family business while still remaining the leader in the latest pest prevention and control technology. Our services are available all over the … Continue reading

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Florida researchers offering advice on crazy ants

Florida researchers offering advice on crazy ants GAINESVILLE — University of Florida researchers are still working on strategies for controlling crazy ants found so far in 20 Florida counties, but they’re offering some preliminary advice. They advised homeowners on Thursday … Continue reading

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The Pest Detectives

Download “The Pest Detectives,” a free children’s eBook that teaches children about bugs, entomology and the pest management profession.

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Strategies to control crazy ants taking shape for UF/IFAS researchers

Strategies to control crazy ants taking shape for UF/IFAS researchers GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Their name is comical, but when crazy ants infest a neighborhood it’s no laughing matter. The fast-moving, invasive insects are present in Florida and several other Gulf … Continue reading

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Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius(L.)) Appearance Bed bugs are reddish brown in color and are wingless. They are roughly oval in shape and become swollen after a blood meal. Bed bugs are dorsoventrally flattened (thin), and this means that they can … Continue reading

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