Hulett Blog
02-19-2019
Cockroaches: What You Need to Know but Didn't Want to AskIn a world where cockroaches live in the wild, you might say, "Wow they're interesting creatures," however, when a cockroach, a known carrier of diseases, runs across your floor or kitchen cabinet, you're probably thinking, "not so interesting."...
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02-07-2019
Most Common Rodents in South FloridaIt's no secret that rodents have cohabitated with humans since they made their way to Europe via cargo ships from Asia. Today, Old World rodents, such as Norway rats, roof rats, and house mice have made their homes in many cities in the US, as well...
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12-17-2018
Mosquito, Cockroach and Rodent Populations Expected to SpikeAfter record-breaking rainfall last spring and summer, along with hurricanes Alberto, Florence and Michael pummeling the southeast with unprecedented amounts of water and lingering moisture, The National Pest Management Association's biannual Bug...
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12-03-2018
Keeping Rats Out This WinterIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and with the cooler temps, rodents are looking for a place to settle down for a long winter's nap. Your warm and cozy home, brimming with holiday goodies, not to mention the out-of-the-way, wall voids and...
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11-19-2018
Venomous Puss Caterpillar Returns, Florida Officials WarnTwice yearly, South Florida residents bear witness to puss caterpillar season, as do people in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the southeast and Texas. The larval form of the southern flannel moth has been spotted in the Tampa Bay area; this has prompted...
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11-01-2018
Revealing the Truth Behind Four Pest Removal MythsSince the beginning of households, household pests have been attracted to places where people eat, drink and stay warm. It's simple. People + home = food, water, and shelter for bugs. Rodents have coexisted alongside humans so long that Norway rats...
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10-18-2018
Recent Discovery: Female Termites Who Don't Need Males to ReproduceOn September 24, 2018, media outlets reported the discovery of the first known naturally-occurring all female termite colonies in remote coastal areas of southern Japan. Published in the journal, BMC Biology, University of Sydney's School of Life...
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10-10-2018
How Moths Can Ruin Your First Sweater Weather DayWith the fall season upon us, it may be time to break out your sweaters. You look forward to the change in the seasons but what's this? Holes in your favorite sweaters? How could this be? Well, most likely clothes moths laid their eggs on your...
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10-01-2018
DIY Bug Costumes for HalloweenIt's almost here, that one night a year when kids and adults alike dress up in silly, funny or scary costumes and wander the streets in search of candy and other more sinister types readily give kids enough candy to last a year. Yes, Halloween's...
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09-05-2018
Hide and Go Seek, Cockroach StyleWhile spiders can terrify some people, cockroaches illicit a more basic survival response in humans - like scream, shutter, conquer and destroy. However, as most Florida homeowners know, it's just not that easy to get rid of these persistent,...
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