Hulett Blog
03-13-2018
Brace Yourself, Termite Season is Upon UsAccording to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the southeastern US is bracing for a heavy termite season, as the weather starts to get warmer and spring approaches. The pest control resource pointed to the southeast as a "particularly...
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01-24-2018
South Florida's Chilly Weather Sends Rodents InsideSouth Florida has been experiencing chillier than usual weather this winter. As temperatures drop, rodents seek shelter indoors. Who wouldn't want a warm, cozy place with free food and plenty of available water, not to mention the abundance of...
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12-19-2017
Ant Spotlight: White-Footed AntsAnother pesky ant that persists in annoying South Florida homeowners, the white-footed ant, an "old-world" species is often confused with other ants, such as Argentine and crazy ants. The white-footed ant, a nuisance pest in South Florida,...
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12-07-2017
Rats, a Rat!As winter approaches, days get shorter, temps begin to finally fall, and rats start to look for places to settle in for the season. Even in South Florida, where temps stay relatively warm, cool spells can send rodents scurrying for warm and cozy...
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12-05-2017
Name this Native Floridian: Common Bugs of FL & What You Need to KnowOn a top ten list of reasons people love Florida, her vast variety and copious amounts of insects never makes the cut. However, in addition to her stellar tropical weather, her pristine beaches, world renowned tourist attractions and exotic plant...
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11-30-2017
Ant Spotlight: Florida Carpenter AntsThe source of more South Florida homeowner complaints than any other of the sunshine state's ant species, Florida carpenter ants, make more appearances inside structures than all of Florida's ant species combined. One reason homeowners panic when...
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11-09-2017
New Invasive Ant Identified in Fort Lauderdale: Little Yellow AntAs a South Floridian homeowner, you probably know more about ants than you care to, as the tropical climate you enjoy supports over 200 ant species. While not all of these ant species are considered nuisance household pests, you have also probably...
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10-26-2017
Do Spiders Get their Bad Reputation from Halloween?Ever notice how spiders are everywhere in Halloween themes, from décor to candy and other All Hallows Eve festivities? Tons of wispy webs, strung up in doorways, sport eight-legged hairy, fanged fiends just waiting to ensnare victims in their...
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10-24-2017
Mosquito Outbreak in South Florida Following Hurricane IrmaSouth Florida is recovering from one of the most powerful hurricanes in history, life is just beginning to return to normal. While most of the power has been restored and businesses have reopened, South Florida is busy trying to get ahead of a...
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10-17-2017
Ant Spotlight: Ghost AntsNot really as spooky as they sound, ghost ants, Apinoma Melanocephalum, are an invasive species thought to originate in Asia or Africa. According to the University of Florida's (UF) Entomology and Nematology Department, one of the most...
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