Termites In Your Home

Termites In Your Home

Just the mention of termites in your home is enough to terrify any homeowner. These tiny insects can go unnoticed for years wreaking havoc on your home. We've all seen homes tented for days to fully eliminate these destructive pests. As a responsible homeowner it's important to be aware that any home is susceptible. This means that you need to ...
Flour Moth, Pantry Moth (Ephestia kuehniella)

How to Deal with Pantry Moth

Nothing beats homemade cookies, it's one of the best smells in the world to come home to. But nothing seems worse than opening your bag of flour to discover pantry moths have taken over. Although there are several types of moth that could find their way into your flour and other pantry items, they are most likely pantry pests or ...
restaurant pest control

Why Restaurant Pest Control

Restaurant pest control is something owners and managers may feel hesitant about.  They may be reluctant to hire a pest control professional even if they have seen a few bugs running around. They may be trying to save money, or fear what people will think, but regardless of the reasoning, maintaining a healthy and clean environment is essential for a ...
pest control safe

Is Pest Control Safe for Pets

Is pest control safe for pets and small children? After finding pests in your home and deciding it is time to treat for them you may wonder what affect the pesticides can have on your pets. Prior to having a pest control professional come out it is a good idea to discuss with them what pets you have in the ...
afraid of spiders

Why are People Afraid of Spiders?

Why is it common for people to be afraid of spiders? Fear for a lot of people, after all they have so many legs, creepy bodies, and run all over the place. We don't often think if this fear is warranted or not, we just know that we don't want them anywhere near us or in our house. But science ...
keep mice out of food

How To Keep Mice Out Of Your Home

Keep mice out of your home, because they are a nuisance and something that many people will have to deal with at some point in their lives. Even in a warm climate such as Florida, mice can find their way into our homes. This is especially common as temperatures start to cool off. By taking a few precautions you can ...
Lawn for Cold Weather

Preparing Your Lawn for Cold Weather Is Important

There are several factors that affect your lawn for cold weather. Plants have a higher chance of frost survival under the following circumstance. Plants with good nutrition at the start have higher endurance and are more likely to survive the cold. Beds that are mulched will hold in the heat and protect the plant root systems. Fall and early winter ...
brown patch lawn fungus

Lawn Fungus – What To Do

Nearly every year we start to see fungus when the weather changes from summer to "winter." During this time the conditions are perfect: cooling temperatures, foggy mornings and damp evenings. Brown Patch Lawn Fungus is just one of Florida's damaging turf diseases. If you've had fungus issues in the past, you'll likely have a flare up whenever the conditions are ...
Picture of Spiraling Whiteflies on Leaf

Spiraling Whiteflies: Palm Health – Part 1

Palm trees are a part of life here, in Florida.  When we see them, we are reminded that we live in paradise.  Even though you admire your palm trees daily, palm tree care may be as hard to grasp as a foreign language.  In this four-part series on palm health, I'll introduce you to several factors that threaten your palm trees.  First ...
Kill Dollarweed Fast

3 Ways To Kill Dollarweed Fast

Is Dollarweed Costing You? We have some methods to kill dollarweed fast without damaging your yard. No, money doesn't grow on trees, nor is the dollarweed making you any money. In fact this is the most visible, annoying weed in a St. Augustine grass lawn and its going to cost you some money unfortunately.  You have probably seen these weeds ...