Termites might not be seen, but it doesn’t mean the insects aren’t there. Homeowners have to be aware of the looming threat. The University of Florida estimates there’s 3 to 6 colonies on an average acre of ground in Florida. Unfortunately, you can only prevent against subterranean termites, not drywood termites. The damage drywood termites …

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There could be creatures living inside your car and you don’t even know it. One motorist recently found an opossum in their car, while another found squirrels living under the hood of their vehicle. Even when they were discovered, some of the animals showed no intent of leaving. After you drive your car and park …

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Nature’s balancing act can be pretty amazing when it comes to pests. Birds eat mosquitoes, spiders eat flies, and frogs and beetles eat cockroaches. And ants will devour termites in a killing frenzy. Ants do not attack termites because they are a danger but because they are so darn tasty. Termites are packed with protein, fats, …

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With states as far south as Florida experiencing uncharacteristic cold weather, many hold out hope that a blustery winter means less pests come springtime, the National Pest Management Association(NPMA) warns that this unfortunately is not the case. The truth is that bugs don’t just simply die off when winter rolls around. In fact, cold weather …

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Happy New Year to you and your family! Here are some tips to implement in the New Year to keep you pest-free in 2018. Healthy indoors – Air indoors is up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. This is partially due to dead bug bodies and bug droppings that are clogging up the …

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As temperatures drop, more household pests are pushed towards the warmth of our homes. But how does this affect homebuyers when viewing a property? eMoov has looked at the impact of unwanted houseguests on the potential sale of a property. The agent surveyed over 1,000 people to find out what impact the presence of household …

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If there is one thing that cockroaches can’t stand, it is a clean commercial kitchen or apartment unit. There is nothing more unappealing to these purveyors of filth and diseases such as E. coli and salmonella than maintenance staff and residents picking up food particles, wiping up spilled liquids and keeping food in sealed containers. …

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Termites are notorious for the way they affect wood, eating their way into spaces that didn’t previously exist. They convert the cellulose in wood to give their bodies nourishment.What does the damage look like?Even without seeing either insect, you can determine which is nesting in your home by looking at the destruction. For example, ants …

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With warmer temperatures extending through September, Floridians should expect a longer mosquito season. A lot of people think just because its now early fall that they no longer have to worry about mosquitoes. They are going to be around through mid-October, maybe even into early November, so it’s important to be diligent. The best advice …

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One effect from storm damage, and especially flooding, is the increase of pests and other unwanted wild animals in and around homes. The main thing to remember is that insects and small animals need shelter just like the rest of us. When it floods and their habitats are destroyed, they will naturally seek out shelter …

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