Pest control is important

Why Pest Control Is Important?

You should be able to feel safe and relaxed in your own home, but unwanted pests can invade and create messes, do extensive damage, and make you feel uncomfortable. Pest control is important because you want to protect the things that are important to you, like your home, family and your health. Pest control experts can locate pests in your ...
January Lawncare Tips

New January Lawncare Tips

Here are some January lawncare tips to help you through the "cold" winter. We have been through many freezes and cold snaps in Southwest Florida over the years, and we can help you care for your lawn and landscaping now that another cold front has moved in.   January Lawncare Tips For Your Lawn & Grass Cold weather can take ...
See Your Home

How To See Your Home Through A Bug’s Eyes

How To See Your Home Through A Bug's Eyes Ever wonder how to see your home like a pest? There are many things a pest sees when it’s buzzing or creeping around outside your home - you don’t want it to see an open invitation to move in. Here are some simple things you can do that will help keep ...
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Post Hurricane Mosquitos…What’s the buzz all about?

Post Hurricane Mosquitos…What’s the buzz all about? We’ve all been noticing more mosquitos since Hurricane Irma. Even if you don’t see them, you hear that unmistakable buzz. They can see you and smell you, so if you feel like they’re stalking you, it’s because they are. Mosquitos love our warm, humid climate, and thrive here year-round. Hurricane Irma brought lots ...
Lawn Dead Spots

Lawn Dead Spots?

Lawn Dead Spots? Are you tired of seeing yellow, brown or dead spots in your lawn? We would actually prefer that the cause of your problem is an insect issue as we can control and resolve. When hot temperatures combine with dry conditions, “drought” damage appears quickly sometimes as dead spots. Unfortunately we are faced with this water challenge more ...
hurricane irma

Hurricane Irma – Get A Healthy Lawn

Hurricane Irma - Clean Up For A Healthy Lawn Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on many of our clients homes here in Southwest Florida. Fortunately the damage in many cases wasn't as bad as it could have been. Either way, you probably want to get things cleaned up and back to normal as soon as possible. This has a little more ...
Manganese Deficiency

Manganese Deficiency – Palm Health

Manganese Deficiency - Palm Health As with you, your lawn and all your shrubs, proper nutrition is essential for palm trees. This post will give you the "bare-bones" information regarding palm tree nutrition. We've compiled the most common nutrient deficiencies found in palm trees in our area. I hope placing this knowledge in the hands of you, the homeowner, will ...
Fire Ants

Fire Ants – Why So Many Lately?

Fire Ants - Why So Many Lately? Between the recent rains, the mosquitos and the fire ants, Florida has hardly been the paradise it’s cracked up to be! I can barely walk to my car without getting stung by a fire ant and backyard play for my little ones is nearly impossible. Why so many fire ants all of the ...
zoysia grass

The Truth About Zoysia Grass

The Truth About Zoysia Grass Originally from Southeast Asia, zoysia grass is able to grow in the sandy soils of Southwest Florida. Frequent, close mowing produces the finest results in zoysia.  In shaded areas, it should be mowed at slightly higher levels.  Clipping removal will also help prevent thatch accumulation.  Zoysia is considered drought tolerant (see below).  The leaf blades of zoysia grass will roll ...
remedies for ants

3 Easy Home Remedies For Ants

Easy Home Remedies For Ants Thank goodness for night lights! The other night I reached for a cough drop on my night stand.  Even though I had placed it there just a few hours before, it was full of tiny ants!  I’m shocked I even noticed since, #1: I didn’t have my glasses on and #2: with 3 young kids, I’ve ...