Summer in Florida is prime mosquito season. Nothing makes an outdoor activity more unpleasant than these stealthy pests. When heavy rains persist, you can be sure what will follow is a plague of mosquitoes. Their bites not only cause itchiness, but they can also carry diseases. For 2018, mosquito disease warnings have been on the […]
Bed bugs have become more of a problem in recent years than ever before. Having an infestation of them is stressful and difficult, but knowing what to do to prevent them, identify bites from them, and get rid of them should they come into your home is crucial for getting back to normal. Adult bed […]
Summer is here and that means plenty of trips to the beach for days of fun in the Florida sun. But don’t let your guard down! There are some dangerous beach pests that will spoil your day if you or a loved one comes into contact with them. Microorganisms You can’t see them, but they […]
According to studies conducted by researchers at a German university, it seems that ants and termites execute a perfect battlefield battalion of camaraderie, looking after one another in the melee. Matabele ants are masters at attacking and eating termites. They’re fast and their sting is not one you want to endure. They seek and destroy […]
We don’t like to think about them but pests are everywhere and they are always looking for a dry and cozy place to hide. One place that’s quite tempting is the HVAC system in your commercial space. Pests of all kinds can find it a desirable home and then start breeding. As they multiply, their […]
What if I told you that nature provides something that naturally eats insects, including mosquitoes, and also pollinates plants? These “creatures” get a bad reputation in movies and TV but actually are a major natural enemy of pests that most people dislike. What is it I’m talking about? BATS!! (The bats that feed on blood […]
Unless you’re an entomologist, you might not have the slightest clue as to whether you just saw a flying ant (better known as a carpenter ant) in your home or winged termites. After all, they do look remarkably similar. Of course, you don’t want either one around your home, but determining which one you’ve got […]
Do you want to make a positive impact on our community this holiday but you aren’t sure the most effective way to do it? We did some research and came up with a few ways you and your family can give back during this time of the year! Angel Tree – This program makes sure […]
Few people like bugs, except entomologists. Aside from them though, the rest of us tend to find most of them annoying. But there are some that we truly fear because they can truly harm us if we come into contact with them. In fact, poison centers get loads of calls throughout the year in regards […]
It’s become our annual tradition to post up all the fall activities going on in this area to help our parents and adults have fun. OFFICIAL trick or treat hours per the City of Crestview are from 6-8pm on 10/31 Halloween evening. Please let us know if we are missing any local events and we […]
