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!
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.
While there are seasonal differences in how many ticks you're going to see in your Southwest Florida yard, there really is no such thing as tick season in Florida. Ticks can be active all year long in our tropical climate. That means tick-borne diseases are always a threat, no matter what time of year it is. It is important that every resident be aware of the conditions that can promote tick infestations all year.
When it comes to why spiders are invading your home, insects are most likely to blame. Spiders follow their food source (insects), so if there is a high level of insect activity inside your home, spiders will invade in order to create new webs and try to capture those insects.
Cockroaches are horrible house guests. They come over to your house uninvited. They come into your home, dirty, and get right into your food without asking. Worst of all, they don't leave. Would you ever let a human do this? Of course not. Well, you don't have to let those cockroaches do it either. Here are some steps you can take to avoid having cockroaches come into your home uninvited.
We're going to look at why mosquitoes are a pain to control - quite literally. We're going to discuss what works best to keep mosquitoes away. We're going to answer the question, "How do mosquitoes breed?" And, we're going to explain how professional mosquito control does the best job of reducing mosquitoes on Naples properties. How does that sound? Great! Let's get into it.
If you are like most Americans, you don’t like to dwell on all of the things that could hurt you. You acknowledge that life is dangerous, but accept the risks and do everything you can to stay safe. That being said, it is always good to know about potential dangers and how to avoid them. Today we will be talking about the danger one pest is posing to people here in Parrish, the German cockroach. If you are not educated about these invasive and harmful insects, here are a few things you should know.
Living in Bradenton comes with many perks: spending time in the sun at the excellent beaches, golfing at the River Run Golf Links, and hiking the Myakka River State Park, just to name a few. The last thing you want to worry about while you're enjoying all that the Sunshine State has to offer is invaders that even your Ring doorbell can't see. Invasive spiders can be downright menacing but can also be a sign of a more extensive pest infestation. The wolf spider is formidable, and knowing how to prevent and spot them will help you keep your Bradenton property safe.
The term banana spider does not represent a species of spider, like a southern black widow or brown recluse. Instead, it is a genus (a group of species) of spiders. Here in Lakewood Ranch Florida, the most common species of banana spider we have is the golden silk orb-weaver. These spiders are huge, at least as far as spiders go. Fully grown their bodies alone can measure 2 inches in length. Add to that several-inch long legs, and you have a scary-looking spider.
There is no such thing as a good pest in your Manatee County home. Even when the pest is somewhat beneficial to the environment, they still don't belong inside. One such pest is the spider, which is known to prey on those annoying insects that aim to get inside.
Termites are known to be more active during the warmer months of the year, and with summer just a couple of months away in Sarasota County, it's important for you to know how to deal with them. They can cause catastrophic damage to your home if left unchecked, so you should learn what to look for when searching for signs of these pests.
