I came across an article in Food Safety Management that discussed how integrating pest management procedures is critical component of food safety programs. Various types of facilities handle food products each and every day. And each facility has its own unique risks for attracting pests, as well as standards and rules that pest management professionals must […]
With temperatures dropping fast in Jacksonville, it’s setting up a prime situation for rodent issues in your home. Your house offers everything rats and mice need – food, water and warmth. Besides obvious reason why having a rodent in your home is scary, they also can spread disease, destroy property and contaminate food. They are […]
There are 4 main types of wood destroying insects in Florida: Powderpost & Ambrosia Beetles Powderpost beetles are right behind termites when it comes to their ability to destroy wood. They are small beetles, measuring only 1/8-3/4 inch long. They get their name from what they leave behind when they burrow tunnels through wood. They turn the […]
There are additional benefits to hiring a professional pest control company to take care of your pest control needs. For multi family community property managers, there are a lot of moving pieces at any given time. You’re dealing with current tenants, new tenants, tenants moving out, evictions, maintenance issues, and more issues I probably haven’t […]
Of all pest issues to experience, I’m pretty confident a bed bug infestation is at the top of any person’s nightmare list. Sure german roaches and termites are pretty awful, fleas are a pain – but bed bugs? There’s a reason why we all know the saying “don’t let the bed bugs bite”. They’re a […]
Running a multi family community can come with it’s own set of challenges, but pest control shouldn’t be one them. On any given day, managers have to deal with residents, filling vacancies, move outs, evictions, maintenance issues, and the least popular – pest control. We know and understand how diverse the pest control needs are […]
Can’t decide if you want to hire a professional pest control company? Here are some comparisons for DIY pest control vs professional pest control to help you decide. Cost: DIY: A can of pesticide ranges from $10 – $20, so a one time trip to the store is typically less expensive than monthly or quarterly […]
For a variety of reasons, many people are do-it-yourselfers – to save costs, they enjoy it, etc. Pest control is one of those areas where the availability of chemicals at stores, makes it easy to take matters into your own hands. But the question is – when should you DIY or when should you call […]
I came across a great resource regarding pest control in multi-family properties. While some components of pest control are the responsibility of the resident, a some fall under the responsibility of the properties. Prevention of pests in apartment complexes, townhouses, condos, should be taken seriously – as delayed pest control can cost more money in […]
When the temperatures start to drop, the calls for rodents start to go up. First step in prevention of rodents in your home is knowledge – so here are the top three kinds of rodents the regular Floridian might find in their house. House Mice Looks: Have shorter hair that is light brown or gray/black […]
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