Petri Pest Control Blog

Even though they creep most people out, rats are rather interesting creatures that have been around since the beginning of time (more or less). See what you can learn about rats from these facts that we have gathered. 1. Rats are very social animals with brains that are shockingly similar to humans

While many DIY treatments claim to get rid of bed bugs, hiring a professional pest control company, such as Petri Pest Control Services is essential to actually eliminating bed bugs from your home. It is important to understand that killing bed bugs can often take several weeks or months and is a very tedious process. After

It is normal to see roaches in Florida as these disease-carrying pests thrive in Florida’s semitropical, humid, and warm climate. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), South and Southwestern Florida are home to some of the densest roach populations in the entire country. In fact, a study

Generally speaking, honey bees are not dangerous unless they feel their hives are threatened by an intruder. Pollinators, unlike predators such as yellowjackets who can sting a victim multiple times, honey bees sting as a last-ditch effort to stop an intruder. When honey bees sting, they are sacrificing their lives for the

In general, tent fumigation kills everything. But, more specifically, tent fumigation is used to eliminate multiple drywood termite infestations in homes and businesses. Drywood termite infestations can be difficult to detect as they may infest places that certified technicians can’t access for direct applications of baits and repellants. In these situations, tent fumigation may be

While it’s always cockroach season in Florida because the temperate and humid climate is ideal for roaches, like most of the insect population, when days get shorter and temperatures cool down, roaches slow down, as well. However, some roaches, such as German cockroaches, cannot tolerate cooler temperatures and will die off or

Because roaches tend to make their homes in sewers and drains, when heavy rain occurs, roaches may try to get into your home, seeking higher ground. Roaches can enter your home through tiny cracks and crevices in your foundation, through dishwasher drains, and through other entryways around windows and doors. As much

Bugs are so creepy to some people partly due to the Hollywood horror machine scaring movie fans with giant spiders, killer bees, swarms of locusts, and so on. On a basic level, humans are creeped out by bugs because of the way they look with their unwieldy, exaggerated antennae, multiple legs, and

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

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