Working in pest control has opened my eyes to all sorts of things and random knowledge I never thought I’d learn about. Today’s trivia category is things that kill bugs other than zappers or spray. Recently I learned about a bug remover called a “Bug-A-Salt” – which is this nifty little contraption that they claim […]
With cooler temperatures on the horizon for Jacksonville – it’s time to begin preparations for fall and winter pests. Here are a few tips be proactive in keeping your restaurant rodent and pest free this fall. When temperatures being to dip down, rodents will want to come inside even more. Make sure to check entry […]
We’ve recently had an influx of jobs for carpenter ants here in Jacksonville. I figured it would be the perfect time to talk about what they are. There is a huge difference between regular fire ants and carpenter ants and here’s why you should know the difference. You’ve probably seen these large ants before – […]
Well… one day winter will come to Jacksonville and you should have your home prepared for the cooler temperatures. When the days do get cooler, it can cause a variety of pest issues for home owners. The colder it gets outside, the more these pests want to come inside for protection from the cold. This […]
There is nothing quite worse than enjoying an evening outside only to be ruined by the high pitched buzzing of a mosquito in your ear or even better, the next morning to find your legs covered in red bites. Welcome to the south. One way to prevent mosquitoes from infiltrating your backyard is to be […]
Bed bug infestations in hotels are on the rise, and as summer ends and the holiday travel season begins, it is only going to get worse. A study by the University of Kentucky found that mentions of bed bugs in travel reviews can lower the cost per hotel room by $38 for business travelers, and […]
No one wants to appear on the restaurant health inspection report. Without taking proper preventative steps, restaurants and food service facilities could see themselves on it. Here are a few areas that most restaurants fail on their health inspection report. Food Surfaces Make sure all areas that come in contact with food are cleaned and […]
Doing research for a pest control company can lead to some fascinating videos. I watched one from pestworld.com called the “Tiny Termite House”. What it revealed about the damage termites do to the structure of your home, was crazy. A house can look perfect from the outside… but termites say otherwise. Want to learn why […]
The National Pest Management Association released their 2018 Bugs Without Borders survey earlier this year and had some interesting facts about bed bugs: Bed bugs or fleas? Bed bugs may be easily confused with other pests, 84% of pest control professionals were initially contacted about a different type of pest before identifying them as bed bugs. Out […]
I saw a video on Facebook recently that showed a regular house fly laying eggs, it wasn’t just one egg though – it was dozens of eggs and it just kept going. It was like a bad car accident, I couldn’t look away from the video, I was fascinated and disgusted at the same time. […]
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