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!
Bed bugs get on you or into the items you're carrying. They can climb into a pocket or get into a pocketbook. While they don't take humans as a host, they'll hitch a ride on us. If you hope to keep bed bugs out of your Sarasota County home, you need to be alert when you're in bed bug hot spots.
Fleas are often introduced to homes by pets that bring them in from outdoors, but you can end up with a flea infestation even if you don’t have any pets. Fleas are amazing jumpers and, if they are on your property, they could get into your house all on their own.
If you've ever dealt with an ant problem, or you're dealing with one right now, it is likely that you've found out that you can't just sprinkle and spray and be done with ants. Controlling ants and keeping them out of your home or business is a process. Today, we're going to give you seven quick and effective ant-prevention ideas and explain why they work to manage ant pressures.
No matter how cute or cuddly the wild animals in your yard seem, they should never be allowed to hang around for long. There are all sorts of animals that wander the woods of Parrish, many of which are frequent backyard visitors during the night.
Have you ever heard of German cockroaches? Maybe you have, as they are a relatively common home-invading pest, but even still, not everyone knows about these cockroaches and the issues they cause.
Mud daubers look like menacing insects, but they are typically more helpful than harmful. These wasps eat black widows and other spiders, as well as plant nectar and honeydew. However, mud daubers can become a nuisance on your property.
Ants are a nuisance no matter what species you're dealing with, but one species of ant takes things to the next level. This ant is none other than the fire ant. While sharing some similarities with the other ants, it's the differences that matter for property owners in the Sarasota County area.
Cockroaches are pests that sometimes are referred to as palmetto bugs or croton bugs. Across the U.S., more than 60 different species are estimated to currently exist. In nature, cockroaches are very opportunistic and will eat almost anything, which may include plants and animals that are either alive or dead. When indoors, these pests will aggressively pursue human or pet food, and they secrete a liquid that has an offensive odor.
Wild animals won't treat your home like you do. When these animals find their way onto your roof, they will chew vent covers off, create holes in flimsy aluminum soffits, gnaw on exhaust pipe gaskets, damage your roofline, and more to get into your homes.
It is important to know which stinging insects you have in your yard. Hopefully, this simple guide will help you sort things out. As you read, keep in mind that this information is for the folks in our Southern Tampa service area. The stinging insects in your area may be different.
