Our Pest Control Blog
Our team has learned a lot about pest control in our nearly three decades of business. Check out our latest blogs for tips and tricks we've learned along the way!
As a proud homeowner in Naples, Florida, you've created a beautiful outdoor haven for your family and friends to relish. But amidst the picturesque landscapes, there's a hidden danger lurking in your backyard: ticks. Join us as we explore the world of ticks, discuss the risks of tick bites, and share practical tips to keep your property tick-free.
When it comes to preventing insect stings, there are two types of pest control to consider. One is personal and is geared toward keeping you from attracting the unwanted attention of stinging pests. The other works to make your yard a safer place to be. Here's how they work.
No one likes to share bad news, but we have some for you today. We asked when tick season starts in Florida, but that’s a bit of a trick question. The truth is, ticks can stay active year round here, which means there isn’t one true tick season and there isn’t an offseason when we can let our guard down against them.
You just never know what type of disease, if any, a mosquito is carrying when it bites you. It's ridiculous to think that you are risking your health just by sitting on your deck right here in Sarasota County.
Insects are some of the most diverse types of animals on the planet, and there’s tremendous diversity among even one type of insect. We are talking about ants.
There are many pests that look scary. If there was a competition for the scariest-looking pest, the millipede would have a good shot at winning. These local arthropods are terrifying to observe and annoying to find indoors.
Have you been checking yourself and your pets for ticks lately? Your Florida lawn could be crawling with them right now as you read this. The cooling weather only causes these pests to become more active. They persistently seek out a warm host on which to feed. If you haven’t been checking, make sure you start now
Bed bugs are literally the stuff of nightmares: parasites that feed on you while you’re asleep. As such, people are rightly terrified of their property getting infested. But this can make people paranoid and prone to believing misinformation about these common invaders, and there is plenty of that out there. But paranoia isn’t the answer, prevention is.
Did you know there are thousands of species of cockroaches? In Florida alone, 70 different types of cockroaches exist. Only four of these are home invaders, though. The four most common types of cockroaches you might find in your Palmetto home are American cockroaches, German cockroaches, Australian cockroaches, and Asian cockroaches.
Ants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are large, others are small. Some have bright colors, others are grey or black. Today we will be talking about two small ant species that can pose big problems in and around your Bradenton home: the ghost ant, and the fire ant.
