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...
Blogs / Pest Information
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...
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...
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 mimic the vibration...
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. Magawa an African Giant Pouched Rat has found 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions so far. The seven-year-old rat was awarded a Gold Medal for “life-saving...
An otter finds love using an online dating site built for him
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...
The Importance of Commercial Pest Control
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...
Why Do You Need a Termite Inspection?
Why Do You Need a Termite Inspection and What Is It? A secure and structurally healthy house must always undergo termite inspections. Knowing if you must deal with a pest control specialist to get rid of an infestation is crucial whether you require a termite...
Are Pest Control Treatments Safe for My Pets?
Is Pest Control Safe for My Pets? Are your pets safe during pest control? The majority of the time, the answer is yes, but it greatly relies on the caliber of the pest control business you pick. All pets have parents who care about their health and well-being, whether...
Pest Control Bi-Monthly vs Quarterly
Why you should have bi-monthly instead of quarterly pest control treatments in Florida? You should use a pest control service on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. By doing this, you’ll be able to prevent rats, insects, and other pests from entering the interior of your...
Why are Pest Control Services Important?
Why is Pest Control Important? Pest control is always necessary in South Florida. Bugs are always active due to the hot, humid weather. There are several reasons why pest control for your house should be taken into account. To help protect themselves, their families,...
Why do I see more bugs in my house during winter?
Why do I see more bugs in my house during winter? It’s not your imagination or just you if you’ve observed an uptick in insects in and around your home in the autumn. Pests seeking to escape the colder temperatures are to blame. Pests can move south, burrow in or...