Jolly old Saint Nicholas Send some help our way We bought a live tree for this year Now we’ve got to spray Johnny found some black aphids Sally found mites too The cat chased down a small mantis Please tell us what to do! Ahh, Christmas! The time when people around the world celebrate a … Read more
Mosquitoes are the source of a major phobia for many people, and for good reason. They can spread disease, chase you away during a picnic, and are generally a nuisance. But then they seem to suddenly vanish between fall and spring. Today we’re going to take a look at the role temperature plays in mosquito … Read more
Bed bugs are one of the most feared critters in the Western World. While not as terrifying as roaches, they’re resistant to many chemicals and leave nasty bites. Your first instinct may be to squish or drown one when you see it, since these are usually effective. But can bed bugs drown in water or … Read more
Nobody wants to deal with fleas outside of the circus. Thus it’s a bad day when you find fleas in the house. What’s even worse is when you find bite marks on your kids. But aren’t fleas only supposed to attack pets? Let’s look at this matter from various angles and give you some honest … Read more
Cats are skilled hunters, but one day my cat ate a cockroach and it made me think: What if my cat eats a cockroach that’s been exposed to insecticide? The good news is they’ll probably be okay, but you should still watch for signs of poisoning. Let’s take a closer look at what happens if … Read more
Turkeys get a lot of attention in the media this time of year, what with Thanksgiving and all, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily want to see a bunch of gobblers strutting their stuff around your yard. Wild turkeys are not animals you typically think of as likely to turn up in your backyard. Increasingly, … Read more
Roaches may be a valuable part of the ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean you want them in your home. The good news is that most species of cockroach would rather avoid human structures. But what kind of roaches live in Florida? It would honestly take a small encyclopedia to list all the different cockroaches you … Read more
“Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days” – Benjamin Franklin A great number of critters are known to be active during certain times of year, and the infamous relative is no exception. These large mammals can seem cute at first, but will quickly prove otherwise, creating an infestation that can be really difficult … Read more
This is a question we get fairly often as the temperatures start dipping and homeowners are finding what appear to be fresh gopher mounds. Don’t gophers hibernate in winter to give you a break? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t straightforward. Gophers do not hibernate in the true sense, but they do have some periods of inactivity. … Read more
One of the more curious things we tend to encounter in the pest control world is just how often critters suffer from a case of mistaken identity. This can lead to homeowners buying the wrong products or paying an exterminator for a problem they could’ve taken care of themselves. This is especially true when mistaking … Read more