Florida Autumn Pests – Do They Ever Go Away?
In Florida Autumn pests appear to shift their activities as subtly as the changes in the weather. Honestly, the pests never go away on their own as part of a seasonal shift. Our rainy season lasts long past the Autumn Equinox on September 21 and pests such as ants...
What is a Centralized In-home Pest Control System and How Does it Work?
Many homeowners are unaware that their home was constructed with a centralized in-home pest control system and have little understanding of what it provides. The first centralized in-home pest control system was pioneered by TAEXX Systems and was originally called...
“You’ll get chiggers!” The Ultimate Guide to Chiggers in Florida
If you, or anyone you know, grew up in old Florida they can probably tell you stories of roaming the woods and coming home with red insect bites that itched like crazy. They weren’t from mosquitoes but from chiggers that hide in the long grass, weeds, and notoriously...
A Bedbug Infestation in Sarasota? How Can it Be?
Bedbug infestation in Sarasota? Are you kidding me? I thought that was a problem only in big cities with big populations? Well, my friend, bedbugs do travel, just like many other pests, when they can hitch a ride in the belongs of any tourist or snowbird. In recent...
About Fleas: What You Might Want to Know
There is something about fleas in summer. Well, fleas anytime of the year in Florida are more than just a nuisance. They can endanger the health of your family as well as your pets. Here’s the low-down on the tiny flea– what they...
DIY Flea Control in Florida
The Internet abounds with ideas DIY flea control in your home without the help of a pest control professional. We do not discount any of these ideas, nor your do-it-yourself ethic. Here they are, in quick succession, a host of ideas and tips for DIY flea control....
Getting Rid of Fleas: What to Expect from Your Professional Pest Control Service
Getting rid of fleas is not such an easy thing. In fact, they sneak in and you may not even realize just how deeply they have invaded your home. By the time you see one, they are already firmly entrenched. You might try some home remedies and treat your dog or cat in...
Fleas are Dangerous to Humans, too
Far beyond being a nuisance, fleas are dangerous to your pets, children, and you, yourself. Your poor little Fluffy or Fido may be scratching themselves silly because of the fleas they have brought in from your back yard, but the tiny little flea that is hassling them...
Fleas in Florida: What Are They Really?
Fleas in Florida are a summertime staple. Who are we fooling? In the warm Florida climate fleas rarely go away. They don’t disappear in the winter like they do up north. But during the summer, the fleas in Florida are in their heyday! So, what exactly are fleas...
When to Call for Professional Ant Removal Treatment
We get calls for professional ant removal treatments all the time. Most calls are from first-time customers who are in distress and may not know what to expect. While some life-long Florida residents wax philosophical about sharing their homes with our diminutive...
