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5 Ways To Keep Pests Out Of Your Commercial Property
If you’re a brick-and-mortar retail business owner with a storefront, you know that standing out in the crowd is important to your bottom line. Your business needs to look its best with eye-catching signage, lighting, and well-groomed grounds if you’re a stand-alone big box brand. The same goes for condo complexes, apartment
A Quick Guide To Winter Lawn Care In South Florida
Winter lawn care in most of the US means that your lawn will go dormant during cold weather, so not much happens with lawns during this time. However, South Florida is a different story because moderate year-round temperatures mean that keeping your lawn green and vibrant during the winter can be a
Why Rodents Chew Electrical Wires & How To Prevent It
Roof rats, Norway rats, and house mice are the most common rodents to infest homes and businesses in South Florida. Rodents have coexisted with man for many centuries, so much so that some sources say the Norway rat is no longer found in the wild. When the weather turns cool in South
Invite The Guests And Not The Pests For Thanksgiving Dinner This Year
Roasted turkey, savory side dishes, and decadent desserts, Thanksgiving is the time of year we look forward to a delicious meal shared with our loved ones. However, it is also the time of year unwanted pests try to gather around the table too. No need to fear though, we’ve got the scoop
Stop . . . It’s . . . Rodent Time
South Florida isn’t known for its winters but each year, around this time, rodents start to seek a warm place to sleep and eat. We’ve uncovered the different types of rodents found in South Florida, common entry points, dangers posed as well as what can be done to remove rodents and seal
Why Roaches Are So Scary
It’s close to Halloween And something evil’s lurking in the dark You turn on the light You see a sight that almost stops your heart Scarier than zombies, roaches rule the night It will be a different Halloween this year, so if you’re sticking close to home don’t panic when the roaches
Everything You Need To Know About Mosquitoes In South Florida
As synonymous as palm trees, sunshine and spectacular beaches are to the perfect picture of South Florida, so are everyone’s dreaded nemesis – mosquitoes. Not only are these biting fiends annoying, but they are also vectors for many well-publicized diseases, such as Zika virus, West Nile virus, dog heartworm disease, yellow fever,
What Causes A Pest Infestation? What Makes Your Home Attractive To Pests?
The dictionary defines an infestation as “the presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, typically to cause damage or disease.” However, most health departments, especially when it comes to public schools, healthcare facilities, and foodservice businesses consider one or more roaches a call to action, as
Florida Termites: What You Need To Know
Got termites? Not sure how to tell? South Florida is a hotbed for termite activity. While termites head up the list of the most destructive pests in South Florida, most residents are at a loss to describe these wood-eating menaces or know exactly what to look for as indications of termite activity.
Don’t Shrub It Off: How To Care For Your Florida Shrubs & Ornamental Plants This Summer
It’s summer, usually that carefree season of vacations, staycations, and all manner of fun in the South Florida sun. However, this year with more “staycations” than vacations combined with Florida heat and pests you have more time to notice the damage and stress the heat produces for your shrubs and ornamental plants.