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Category Archives: Pest Control
04-16-2018
South Florida: Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil Concerns Health Officials HereAs South Florida residents can tell you, mosquitoes come with the year-round warm weather that makes living in the Sunshine State so appealing. In addition to their annoying bites, mosquitoes also carry serious diseases, such as malaria, dengue...
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04-05-2018
Friday the 13th: Bug SuperstitionsIn the spirit of this April's, Friday the 13th, Hulett invites you to take a look at some interesting bug superstitions. All sorts of superstitions and folklore surround insects. Always looking for signs in nature, humans insist on perpetuating...
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03-20-2018
Insects & Lights, What's the Attraction?Have you ever wondered why certain insects are attracted to light, while other insects are repelled by light? Have you ever asked yourself what's so interesting about your porch light, that moths, beetles, and stinkbugs just can't get enough of it...
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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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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 Florida and What You Need to Know About ThemOn 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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