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Palm Weevil: Palm Health Part 3

Palm trees are priceless treasures.  But weevils bore into these trees & kill them. Sometimes before you even know they are there! These Palm Weevils or Rhynchophorus ferrugineus is one of two species of snout beetle known as the red palm weevil, Asian palm weevil or sago palm weevil. If you want, read this post about weevils. Palm Weevil Damage: General, irreversible decline of young leaves as ...
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Royal Palm Bug: Palm Health Part 2

Royal Palms are one of the most sought after palm trees here in Southwest Florida. Their majestic size, and true tropical look is used to really make a statement. They can also be very expensive to purchase and increase in value as they grow. So the last thing you want is for some bug to damage your palm or make ...
Murder Hornets Sarasota

“Murder Hornets” In Sarasota?

There has been quite a bit of coverage this past week of the "Murder Hornets". Quite possibly this is the first time you even heard about these hornets. And no, they haven't escaped from some lab experiment. So why all the press, and why the crazy name? More importantly are they here in Sarasota, and how can I protect myself ...
7 Common House Spiders in Florida

7 Common House Spiders in Florida Homes

You are not alone if you hate spiders! Chances are these 7 common house spiders in Florida homes are roaming around. Hopefully not in your house at the same time! Since it's possible any of these spiders could be found in and around your house, we wanted to give you some helpful information. Spiders prefer to be hidden and tucked ...
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Does A Real Christmas Tree Have Bugs? 3 Free Tips

As Christmas time approaches, you need to make a decision, and you may wonder, this year will my Christmas tree have bugs?Should you purchase a real live Christmas Tree or do you go with an artificial.Many people love selecting just the perfect real tree and the smell of pinethat it brings to there home. This is the holidays. So, when ...
Cockroach or Palmetto Bug

Stay Safe – Cockroach or Palmetto Bug?

Cockroach or Palmetto bug is the question here in Southwest Florida, we have lots of bugs. In many parts of the country insects are called by different common names. Let's face it, trying to learn let alone pronounce these names are near impossible. So when you have bugs, particularly roaches in or around your house, how can you identify them, ...
Keep Pests Out

Help Me Keep Pests Out!

The art of trying to keep pests out of your home can be a challenge. Pest control is something we usually think about after we start seeing bugs or signs of bug activity. Sometimes this is limited to our yard and trees. However, when we start to see bugs inside our house, this is when we start to act. There ...
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Big Yellow Grasshoppers – Eastern Lubber

One of the most colorful insects here in Southwest Florida is the Eastern Lubber. If you don’t remember the name, it’s the big yellow grasshoppers that we see in the summer. You may wonder if they are safe to handle, damaging to crops or dangerous to your kids as they play in the yard. Here are some facts about these ...
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3 Reasons You Need a Great Pest Eliminator

Lawn Care Extraordinaire is your local pest eliminator. We have been keeping homes, businesses and hotels bug free since 1979. We know a thing or two about bugs, because we have seen a few bugs over the years. You might be wondering how important it is to protect your house from bugs. Let's look at 3 reasons why you should ...
Best Pest Control Venice Florida

Best Pest Control Venice Florida

So how do you choose the best pest control Venice Florida company that will protect your family? Usually you can start by asking your neighbors, family and friends about the company they use. There are review apps for your phone and social media reviews that can be helpful. On top of this, the little yard flags after a treatment, is ...