Florida Fall 2015 Forecast: Hot and humid Summer weather led to insects developing at a faster rate than normal. Due to this Termite activity may be ELEVATED in the Fall. Homeowners need to remain vigilant because these termites will not be visible until the Spring. Florida’s warm and humid climate allows for different species of termites to swarm throughout the year. Eastern subterranean termites tend to swarm during daylight hours between the months of October and February Neotermes castaneus swarm during dusk-nightfall between late Fall and early winter Western drywood termites swarm during daylight hours and swarms have been reported...
One of the best-known summer pests, mosquitoes breed in stagnant water or soft soil. There are about 170 different kinds of mosquito species in North America alone. Habits Mosquitoes hunt for food by detecting body heat and the carbon dioxide humans exhale. However, only female mosquitoes suck our blood. Male mosquitoes feed on plant nectar. Habitat Mosquitoes can breed in any form of stagnant water, including ponds, marshes, floodwaters, storm drains, old tires and water in tree holes. Threats Mosquitoes are vectors of numerous diseases including malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, encephalitis and West Nile virus – a disease that...
The summer months usher in warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, however, the season also brings with it plenty of bugs. While pests are problematic across the country, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), compiled the list of the “Top 10 Buggiest Cities,” which will leave residents buying repellent in bulk and looking for ways to prevent infestations. According to traffic to NPMA’s website – www.pestworld.org – the “Top 10 Buggiest Cities” are: New York Los Angeles Chicago Washington, DC Philadelphia Atlanta Boston San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Dallas-Ft. Worth Houston “While these 10 cities may be the buggiest, pests are plentiful...
Summer is a time for outdoor gatherings, picnics, and fun! Unfortunately it is also a time when there is an increase of bugs in South Florida; and as we all know, nothing ruins a good party more than pests! From our friends at Pest World, 5 Tips to Keep Pests from Crashing your Outdoor Party Mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn, so if planning a barbecue before sunset, be sure to have plenty of insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient like DEET or Picaridin available for you and your guests Yellow jackets and other stinging insects are attracted...
April showers bring May flowers and with May flowers come the bees! Although many people do not see what all the buzz is about, honey bees in particular are responsible for the majority of pollination for commercial crops and flowering plants. While there are countless others, such as butterflies, wasps, bats, and birds, honey bees take the cake for the most important plants. Unfortunately, there has been a decline in the European Bee population. The largest contributor to the decline is the Varroa mite. This mite parasitizes the bee and feeds on the hemolymph, which is insect blood. This weakens...
There are many factors that go into buying a home along with a wide range of emotions. Are there enough bedrooms? Do you have enough to cover the mortgage? Will it slowly be eaten away by a pest I may not even know I have? No home owner wants to hear the word termite, and Subterranean Termites are just as unpopular as any other. They are found throughout every state in the US with the exception of Alaska. The Eastern Subterranean Termites thrive in the warm environments and thus are more common in the Southeastern US and subsequently, Florida. They...
When thinking of the most deadly animal on earth, most would imagine a lion, bear or something equally as ferocious. An animal with such a high death toll under its belt most likely is equipped with fangs, teeth or even poison, right? How about piercing sucking mouthparts and heat vision; or Malaria? Mosquitoes claim more deaths than lions and bears combined, but not by shear force, by the transmission of diseases. They are a disease vector, and the worst of its kind. With the death toll buzzing in well over 500,000 annually it is no wonder State Legislatures are coming...
The New Year has begun and consequently so have the resolutions. When deciding whether or not to indulge in the ever so popular work out plans or splurge to buy that new smart phone, why not throw a whole other animal in the mix…. Literally. Animals come in all shapes and sizes from large to miniature, some have two eyes and some have eight and while many animals have 4 legs or two, this particular animal has 6. This insect is active in nightmares both while sleeping and while awake. “Termite” is just one of those words you hope to...
“Sleep tight; don’t let the Bed Bugs bite!” We have all heard the age old saying when our parents tucked us into bed. But when we were younger, we didn’t realize the true meaning and the actual threat of bugs in our bed that feast on us while we sleep. Tis the season for family, food and travel. Unfortunately there is a pest that isn’t so joyful to have around this time of year… or any time of year that is. When going to see Uncle Joe, be sure to be on the look-out. Keep your eyes peeled not only...
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