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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 ...
Avoid Head Lice

How to Avoid Head Lice

Head lice are tiny insects - about the size of a sesame seed - that live in human hair, and feed on human blood. They are most commonly found on children, but can also be on adults. Head lice infest around 10 million to 12 million people in the U.S. each year. Below is some information about head lice, how they are ...
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Love Bugs Are Annoying

Love Bugs make Florida their home because they thrive in warm, humid climates. They are most commonly seen during their 2 mating seasons – the first is in the spring (April/May), and the second is in late summer (August/September). If you’re seeing swarms of Love Bugs around your home or your car, you don’t need to be alarmed - they ...
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How Can I Prevent Mosquitos?

In Florida, the warm temperatures + lots of rainfall = LOTS of mosquitos. Can I prevent mosquitos and what can you do to rid your yard of these annoying insects? While you may not be able to completely eliminate mosquitoes on your own, there are several things you can do to make your yard less appealing to them. Read on ...
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DIY Cockroach Control

DIY COCKROACH CONTROL IN MY HOUSE There are countless online sources for DIY projects, from home improvement and repairs, to DIY cockroach control. If you want to learn how to get rid of roaches, you can find information on home remedies, traps and bait. Even though you might be handy with home repairs and projects, you may want to hire ...
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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 ...
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Rodent Control: This Is The Time To NOT DIY

People can’t seem to get enough of DIY these days. They love the TV shows, web sites, and tutorials. It can be very satisfying to accomplish a task on your own, whether it’s painting a bedroom, doing household repairs, or refinishing an antique. The DIY obsession even extends to rodent control. But is it a good idea to try to ...
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We Protect Your Home Year Round

We can protect your home by understanding how insect behaviors vary from season to season, our pest professionals are able to implement an effective pest management program to help keep your home pest free. SPRING Spring is when insects work to increase their population, so we focus on pest treatment applications that will control their population and protect your home. ...