The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for residents in St. Lucie county on Oct. 22nd that an increase in mosquito born diseases has been detected. Officials have found multiple chickens that have tested positive for West Nile virus and that there is a risk of transmission to humans. “We are in hurricane season…
Harris, an Asian short-clawed otter, became single after Apricot, his mate for four years, recently passed away. The keepers at the sanctuary desperately wanted to find him a new mate, so they created a website “Fishing for Love” just for him. The staff at Cornish Seal Sanctuary, in England, made the dating profile for him…
An African Giant Pouched rat has been awarded a Gold Medal for its work in land mine detection in Cambodia.
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 Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for residents in St. Lucie county on Oct. 22nd that an increase…
An African Giant Pouched rat has been awarded a Gold Medal for its work in land mine detection in Cambodia.
Termites jam out to rock music A study from an Australian group of scientists in 2004 shows that termites eat…
As a business owner we know the difficulties in running a business successfully. Constant decisions and staying on top of…
Ticks are small vampiric parasites that routinely transmit diseases to people and animals. The most common disease spread by ticks…
The Environmental Protection Agency approved a new chemical that repels both ticks and mosquitoes and in high concentrations can kill…
The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory for residents in St. Lucie county on Oct. 22nd that an increase in mosquito born diseases has been detected. Officials have found multiple chickens that have tested positive for West Nile virus and that there is a risk of transmission to humans. “We are in hurricane season…
Harris, an Asian short-clawed otter, became single after Apricot, his mate for four years, recently passed away. The keepers at the sanctuary desperately wanted to find him a new mate, so they created a website “Fishing for Love” just for him. The staff at Cornish Seal Sanctuary, in England, made the dating profile for him…
An African Giant Pouched rat has been awarded a Gold Medal for its work in land mine detection in Cambodia.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
On March 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared the pest control industry as essential because it provides services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and businesses. Without pest control we would have more diseases, food shortages, and unsanitary living conditions. Our customers health is always…
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…
Hannan Environmental Services teams up with The Humane Society of St. Lucie County Hannan Environmental Services and The Humane Society of St. Lucie County recently teamed up with an amazing contest that included submissions of pets that will be featured on the sides of a Hannan Environmental fleet vehicle. Hannan also donated $1000 to The Humane Society of St. Lucie…
Hannan Environmental Helps Homeless Pets The Humane Society of St. Lucie County was the beneficiary of a very generous $1,500 donation for our homeless pets made by one of our amazing small businesses’ Hannan Environmental Services. The team at Hannan are tremendous animal advocates who want to create a better future for the homeless animals…
Ticks An adult female will feed on the host for around one week, then drop off the host and find a secluded place for egg development. As adults, both males and females will attach to hosts and feed, although the males only feed for short periods. The overall cycle can be completed in just over…
Fleas Fleas on your pet or flea bites around one’s ankles are both hallmark indications of flea presence in your home. Sanitation is critical in areas where the animal sleeps or rests. Indoors, carpet should be vacuumed and bedding should be washed. Outdoors, dog houses, bedding, and other materials should be washed and placed in…
Whitefly The whitefly is usually innocuous, but in some situations can become a damaging pest. These situations usually occur when something has disrupted the parasite/predator complex. While it is known from Gainesville (north central Florida) to southern Florida, it is much more common in subtropical areas. Inspect the undersides of leaves for white fluffy wax…
Yellow Jackets The three species of Florida yellowjackets are readily separated by differences in body color and pattern. Identification is possible without a hand lens or microscope, and, for this reason, a simple pictorial key is all that is necessary. In general, the term “hornet” is used for species which nest above ground and the…
Rodents carry a wide range of parasites such as mites and ticks that carry lethal pathogens. Without parasites, rodents can directly transmit deadly germs excreted in their urine and feces such as Hantavirus, Listeria, Rat-Bite Fever, and Salmonellosis. We will customize a plan that will keep your home safe from rodents. Mice The house mouse…
Eastern Subterranean Termites There several different types of termites. Most pest species of subterranean termites in North America belong to the endemic genus Reticulitermes. Reticulitermes species are found in every state in the continental United States except Alaska but are most common in the warm and humid southeastern region. The eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes…
American Roaches The American cockroach is the largest of the common cockroaches measuring on average 4 cm in length. It occurs in buildings throughout Florida, especially in commercial buildings. It consumes decaying organic matter but is a scavenger and will eat almost anything. It prefers sweets but has also been observed eating paper, boots, hair,…
Bed bugs are no fun. These little bugs are also known as red coats, chinches, or mahogany flats. Bed bugs are bloodsuckers that bother humans, chickens bats, and even some pets. Bed bugs are known to carry disease but yet they haven’t been implicated in the spreading disease to humans. For a while, they were…
Carpenter Ants These bi-colored arboreal ants are among the largest ants found in Florida, making them apparent as they forage or fly indoors and out. Complaints are numerous during the spring swarm season, usually between April and June, when winged reproductive are often found in homes in such places as along window ledges and near…
Black Widows The female Southern black widow is a shiny black spider with a distinctive red hourglass on the abdomen. The Southern black widow has a complete hourglass, while the Western species’ hourglass can vary from two connected triangles to separated triangles to a minimum of barely visible red blotches. Typical outdoor habitats in which…
Mosquitoes are one of the most hated pests in Florida. They are hard to fight and persistent little devils. Known for sucking blood with annoying bites that will leave you itching and bothered. Mosquitoes in Florida often carry a few diseases which affect humans: Zika Dengue West Nile Virus Malaria Common Florida Mosquitoes Asian Tiger…
Silverfish Silverfish get their names from the color many of the species have. Many people see them as a blue or silver color while others can be gray or brown. They move in a manner that looks like they sway side to side like a fish swimming. Silverfish do not spread disease or bite but…
