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Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they cannot

While many DIY treatments claim to get rid of bed bugs, hiring a professional pest control company, such as Petri Pest Control Services is essential to actually eliminating bed bugs from your home. It is important to understand that killing bed bugs can often take several weeks or months and is a very tedious process. After

It is normal to see roaches in Florida as these disease-carrying pests thrive in Florida’s semitropical, humid, and warm climate. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), South and Southwestern Florida are home to some of the densest roach populations in the entire country. In fact, a study

According to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS), “Over-watering of lawns causes more damage than any other cultural practice.” When you water your Florida lawn too frequently, your grass will develop a shallow root system that makes it difficult for your lawn to tolerate stress conditions, such

Generally speaking, honey bees are not dangerous unless they feel their hives are threatened by an intruder. Pollinators, unlike predators such as yellowjackets who can sting a victim multiple times, honey bees sting as a last-ditch effort to stop an intruder. When honey bees sting, they are sacrificing their lives for the

Not all mosquitoes are attracted to the same things but generally, human skin contains over 400 chemical compounds that could play a role in attracting mosquitoes. Some compounds may also repel mosquitoes. It really depends on the person and their particular combination of skin bacteria, the food they eat, and other factors.

In general, tent fumigation kills everything. But, more specifically, tent fumigation is used to eliminate multiple drywood termite infestations in homes and businesses. Drywood termite infestations can be difficult to detect as they may infest places that certified technicians can’t access for direct applications of baits and repellants. In these situations, tent fumigation may be

When renting, buying, or selling a home or business, banks and other financial institutions may require a wood-destroying organism (WDO) state report when considering a loan for a home or business. In these situations, reliable pest control companies charge a flat fee to conduct and process termite inspections for state reports. The

While it’s always cockroach season in Florida because the temperate and humid climate is ideal for roaches, like most of the insect population, when days get shorter and temperatures cool down, roaches slow down, as well. However, some roaches, such as German cockroaches, cannot tolerate cooler temperatures and will die off or

Because roaches tend to make their homes in sewers and drains, when heavy rain occurs, roaches may try to get into your home, seeking higher ground. Roaches can enter your home through tiny cracks and crevices in your foundation, through dishwasher drains, and through other entryways around windows and doors. As much