Drywood termites live in the wood they infest and are usually found in out of the way places, such as walls, attics, or furniture. Smaller than subterranean termites, with smaller colonies, drywood termites, hollow out the wood from door frames, floors, fascia, attics, and furniture – essentially, anywhere wood exists in your home. Because they […]

Tent fumigation for termites poses major health risks and can even lead to death in humans and animals if people or pets are exposed to the fumigant pesticides before, during, or after the tenting process begins. Due to these risks and risks to the environment, professional pest control companies meticulously inspect properties scheduled for tent fumigation, […]

If you suspect you have a rodent infestation at your home or business, you can, as the first line of defense, place a few snap traps around the areas where you suspect rodents are frequenting. If this is successful, you will find rodents caught in these traps. This can be unpleasant and may not solve […]

Termites are helpful in the natural world, as they break down dead trees, supplying nutrients that replenish the soil. Without termites breaking down fallen trees, forests would be impossible to navigate due to the amount of decaying wood littering forest floors. In addition to obstructing woodland activities, such as walking, hiking, and camping, without termites […]

Pests of any kind are concerning but we know that roaches, in particular, are especially distressing. Many companies advertise roach sprays, baits, and traps that can work for a while but, they don’t address keeping roaches out, which can be tricky when you consider that roaches often hitchhike inside cardboard boxes, paper bags, and packages […]

You should spray for bugs in the early spring before pests come out of their dormant states, waiting in shrubs and trees for spring to emerge. Spray your lawn, trees, and shrubs to control these pests in early March before new green begins to sprout. Using a dormant spray, such as horticultural oil or neem […]

Subterranean termite infestations have several tell-tale signs that you should keep an eye out for in your South Florida home or business. On spring and summer mornings or evenings, usually after a shower, subterranean termites swarm, as part of their mating ritual. Female and male alates or males able to reproduce grow wings and swarm […]

When heavy rains fall in South Florida due to summer storms or tropical systems, water can flood the habitats of some bugs that make their homes in underground burrows or other underground habitats unlivable. During these periods of heavy rainfall, these bugs seek higher ground and your home makes an ideal shelter from the storm. […]

Termites are less active in the winter months but unlike some insects, termites do not hibernate or go dormant. In colder regions, you are unlikely to see termites during winter because they take shelter from the cold by burrowing into their nests to protect themselves from the winter weather. For example, the subterranean termite will spend […]

Ants are common in Florida homes, as many ant species thrive in subtropical humid environments. Most of the ants found in Florida homes do not live in the homes they forage in but instead, they live in nests found outside. Ants enter Florida homes in search of either sweet or greasy foods, or both. Ants need […]