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Category Archives: Pest Control
02-25-2020
What Should I Do If My Home is Infested with Rodents?Although most south Floridians welcome the cooler weather, it may draw inside several unwanted guests. As temperatures drop, rodents are more likely to invade homes looking for warmth. We can't blame them, but we also do not have to live with them....
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07-23-2019
Weather and its Impact on PestsWe 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...
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07-10-2019
Test Your Pest KnowledgeEven 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...
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05-29-2019
Why Pests Love FloridaWhy 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 moderate...
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05-29-2019
Termite SpotlightFor 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....
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04-03-2019
World’s Largest Bee Alive After Going Missing for Almost 40 YearsImagine 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...
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03-26-2019
Termite Awareness: How Much Do You Know About Termites?This month includes Termite Awareness Week so it's that time of year for South Florida homeowners to brush up on their knowledge of termites. According to the University of Florida's (UF) Institute of Agricultural Sciences Department, six invasive...
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03-20-2019
New Study Concludes Worst US City for Termites is MiamiKnown as the Magic City, Miami reigns as one of the most glamorous metropolitan areas in the country, with her tropical year-round climate, her famous beaches, her saucy culture mix, and her legendary waterfront. Miami's luxurious backdrop of...
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02-19-2019
Cockroaches: What You Need to Know but Did Not 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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