Hulett Blog
04-03-2017
Termite Spotlight: Conehead TermitesConehead Termites No doubt long-time SNL fans will be amused at the mention of the1970s sketch centered on an extra-terrestrial family's struggles to adapt to Earth life, featuring Jane Curtain, Lorraine Newman and Dan Ackroyd. Like the...
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03-17-2017
12 Vials of Anti-Venom Save Australian Adolescent from Spider BiteAs spring approaches, Hulett Environmental Services would like to remind homeowners that when spring cleaning motivates you to get rid of all of that junk cluttering up your sheds and other seldom visited storage areas, remember that dangerous...
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03-02-2017
7 Signs You Need to Invest in Pest ControlAs South Floridians know, termites love the warm and humid climate, as much as they do. Even worse, drywood, dampwood and several species of native and invasive subterranean termites are predicted by University of Florida researchers to affect over...
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02-13-2017
Rats: If Only They Paid for Rent! Common Rat Entry PointsRodents have always co-existed with humans. Since the Roman Empire rodents and their disease-carrying vectors, such as fleas and ticks have been responsible for most of the major plagues throughout history. Alongside the increasing human population,...
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01-30-2017
How to Prevent South Florida Pests from Seeking Shelter in Your HomeAlthough South Florida's tropical environment allows her the leisure of moderate temperatures during the winter months, even cold snaps can find their way to the sunshine state. That's when certain insects and rodents run for the shelter and warmth...
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01-23-2017
Winter Pests are Here to Stay: Pests Most Common in FL WinterThis winter, as a large part of the US battles blizzards and frigid temps, Southern Florida, known for her gentler climate with more moderate temperatures welcomes visitors to catch a break from the cold and alleviate their winter blues, in her...
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12-07-2016
House Spiders - How To Play Nice With Your Unwanted Spider RoommatesEven the cleanest house plays host to a variety of insects including a number of different spiders. Which ones are safe for you to live with? How harmful are these spiders? Do they earn their keep with their extermination of other pesky...
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11-30-2016
The Real Life Insects That Inspired Fantastical Harry Potter CreaturesFirst, are you a fan of the Harry Potter series, and if you're not, have you been living under a rock?! Did you ever wonder if any of those magical creatures in the novels are actually based on real life creatures? Well, it turns out that they do!...
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11-23-2016
Mosquitoes Deliver a Double Whammy of DiseasesNew studies have revealed some rather bad news about the mosquito's ability to pass on diseases. It turns out they're even better at it than we'd previously thought. So, you know how mosquitoes can carry more than one disease, as in they might be...
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11-16-2016
Armor-Covered SpidersSpiders are scary enough even when they don't have any special adaptations. One species of spider called tetrablemmids has special body armor that is extremely strong and durable. These spiders have multiple layers of thick, hardened exoskeleton...
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