We were looking for a listing of the best Christmas lights in the Crestview area online when we discovered nobody has posted one. Northwest Florida Daily News attempted too but their website is so full of popups ads it makes it impossible to browse through the small number of listings. We created a list and YouTube […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Finally, the pouring rain has stopped and local residents of the Florida Panhandle survey the damage from tropical storm Cindy. Even if your home and property remain unscathed from this, weary pests look to your home for a refuge. Are you prepared for the after effects of the storm? “Because of the rain from this […]
Termite swarm season is upon us!! Did you know that recent flooding in the Florida PanHandle can have an adverse effect on termite bait systems? Typically once bait material becomes saturated it becomes ineffective. This can also affect the monitoring systems that pest control companies use to watch this. If treated soil around a structure is washed […]
From a purely practical perspective, the earwig does have the ability to crawl into someone’s ear. At first glance, the ear canal seems to fit the type of location an earwig would find hospitable. Just to clarify, earwigs enjoy small places to hide that are moist for them. They are most active at night when they […]
A recently released study by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers predict termites will dramatically increase their impact in the next two decades in areas of Florida. In fact, UF/IFAS entomologists estimate subterranean termite activity will expand, meaning half the structures in parts of Florida alone will be at risk of infestation by […]
Do natural pesticides work in Crestview, FL vegetable gardens? It depends. The region offers a climate of mild temperatures and an extended growing season. This advantage comes with a risk, however, since the environment also encourages the presence of a multitude of pests that can sabotage your gardening efforts. Since natural pesticides have a more […]
