Since it was developed in the 1950s, the most common ingredient in insect repellent has been the chemically-based DEET, which appears in products like Off! Look at the label of whatever you buy from stores in Crestview, FL you are likely to find DEET listed in varying concentrations. Use of it continues despite multiple warnings of […]
Well you finally got that termite inspection you’ve been putting off and sadly discover the bad news you didn’t want to hear. These critters are infested in your walls and now you need to eradicate them or lose the house. Wait, don’t I have homeowner’s insurance for times like this? Nope, you guessed wrong, BUT […]
As Halloween season is approaching, many families will be carving jack-o’-lanterns to display on their front porches while trick-or-treaters come by for candy. However, without the proper precautions, these families could also experience unwanted pests. Here are some Halloween tips to prevent bugs from ruining your night. Carve and Dispose of Pumpkins Early While it […]
According to the Northwest Florida Daily News, puss caterpillars have been spotted in Okaloosa County. These small stinging insects will cause intense pain if touched by humans, but are often not fatally poisonous. According to WFLA, “Under all that fur on the puss caterpillar are venomous bristles that break off into the skin when touched by […]
Due to their menacing-looking pincers, earwigs tend to appear dangerous and freak a lot of people out in the Florida Panhandle. However, earwigs are not harmful to humans, nor are they poisonous. And to the folklore that says they can get in one’s ear or brain and lay eggs – this is not true. They […]
One of the most unsightly pests that make their way into our homes in Northwest Florida are cockroaches. These pests will eat your food, damage your home, and some species can even spread germs and illness to humans. It is important that you take many measures to “reduce the attention” for your home so that […]
When most people think about the most venomous spiders in the world, they sometimes forget that these spiders are real creatures that can be encountered every day both outside in the backyard and inside the house. The two most venomous spiders found in North America, the widow spider and the recluse spider, are both abundantly […]
