Feel Good Friday – The one rat we are rooting for
An African Giant Pouched rat has been awarded a Gold Medal for its work in land mine detection in Cambodia.
Hannan Environmental Services: Common Pests
Amazing but true. Interesting facts about bugs.
Termites jam out to rock music A study from an Australian group of scientists in 2004 shows that termites eat wood faster when rock music plays. Why? The frequency outputs of bass and electric guitars create a vibration in the wooden blocks that mimics the vibration caused by termites feeding which makes them think that…
The importance of commercial pest control
As a business owner we know the difficulties in running a business successfully. Constant decisions and staying on top of everything can take up a significant amount of time and any problems can be difficult to recover from. Most companies don’t worry about pest control until its too late. A proactive approach is the best…
How to spot and safely remove ticks from your pet
Ticks are small vampiric parasites that routinely transmit diseases to people and animals. The most common disease spread by ticks is Lyme disease. Ticks are most common during summer months when people are active outdoors, and this is also when their eggs hatch into larva. Signs your pet has a tick If you find a…
EPA approves nontoxic chemical repellent for ticks and mosquitoes
The Environmental Protection Agency approved a new chemical that repels both ticks and mosquitoes and in high concentrations can kill them. Nootkatone, an oil found in cedar trees and grapefruits, is completely safe and you have probably already come into contact with it. If you have had a Fresca you have already consumed it. It…
Hurricane season means more bugs
Hurricane season begins on June 1st and goes for 5 months. Peak storm season is generally in August and September. Even when we here in Florida aren’t having an actual hurricane we are plagued with daily showers. Along with the joy of hurricanes and constant showers we also notice an influx of pests. Why does…
What causes mosquito bites to itch?
Only female mosquitoes bite. They need the proteins found in blood to nourish their eggs. They find their victims by the carbon dioxide generated when we breath, body heat, and even body odors which can make them attracted to certain people as opposed to others. When mosquitoes bite, they use a syringe like appendage called…
Why do termites swarm?
Termites are a swarming insect. When a colony grows too large young winged males and females leave to start a new colony. These are sometimes called reproductive. Depending on the type of termite colonies will generally swarm in in the afternoon or evening from March to July. As temperatures begin to warm termites will begin…
Why are there so many rats since COVID-19 has started?
The simple answer is there aren’t more rats. They have just relocated to your house. Rats generally hide from humans and run around foraging for food found in the streets or the garbage outside your house. Their favorite locations though are restaurant dumpsters. These dumpsters are essentially all you can eat buffets for rats. As…
Flies the race cars of the insect world
The amazing fly Flies are some of the greatest fliers in the insect kingdom. They can fly in any direction, even backward, and can hover as well making them extremely difficult to catch. Their wings beat at over 200 cycles per second and fruit flies can beat their wings once every four milliseconds. That is…