Hulett Blog

01-29-2020
What are these Large Brown Spots in my Yard? Brown Patch Fungus.

Most South Floridians embrace the cool winter weather, if we are lucky. And just as we finish battling Chinch Bugs all summer long, now we have a new problem in our lawns: Brown Patch Fungus. If you notice large circular patches of brown grass in...

01-22-2020
How to Rid Your Home of Big Headed Ants

Big Headed Ants are an invasive species that are common in subtropical climates, like we have here in south Florida. They can be particularly difficult to control due to a single colony having multiple queens, reproducing year round. Often, multiple...

12-17-2019
Signs Your Home is Infested with Subterranean Termites

Termites are among every homeowner's worst fears. Subterranean termites can especially cause significant damage to the structure of your home if an infestation is not eradicated quickly. As soon as you notice signs of subterranean termite damage,...

12-13-2019
Termites: How You Know Your Home Has Them

With its hot, humid climate, Florida is a great place for tourists to visit. The qualities that make Florida attractive to residents and visitors also make it a great home for termites. Just thinking about termites strikes fear into the hearts of...

12-06-2019
The No-Tent Termite Treatment; What could be simpler?

Unfortunately, termites are a common problem for homeowners in South Florida. The warm, moist environment creates a safe-haven of sorts for the pests. Termite infestation is among homeowners’ worst fears. Not only do termites put the structure...

07-23-2019
Weather and its Impact on Pests

We know that weather and seasonal changes affect human behavior and outside activities, so it’s no big surprise that heat and cold, along with dry and wet conditions also affect pest populations. While seasonal changes can be subtle in the...

07-10-2019
Test Your Pest Knowledge

Even though many bugs are active year-round in South Florida's mild, humid climate, but in the summer months…it's full-on bug time. The usual suspects, such as cockroaches, palmetto bugs, ants, termites, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and spiders just...

05-29-2019
Why Pests Love Florida

Why do pests love to call Florida home? The short answer: What's not to like? Here are 7 reasons why pests love Florida. #1: Warmth Insects love warm weather. In cooler climates, insects tend to die off or go into hibernation. Florida's...

05-29-2019
Termite Spotlight

For Florida residents, termites are constantly in the news. A recent UF/IFAS study predicted that if Florida continued on the same trajectory it has since 1990, termites are on track to infest at least half of the structures in the area by 2040....

04-03-2019
World’s Largest Bee was Found Alive After Going Missing for Almost 40 Years

Imagine a bee as long as your thumb, four times larger than a honeybee with massive mandibles, like that of a giant stag beetle. That's a big bee but the likelihood of you encountering this largest of bees is slim because it was discovered living on...