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Black Fly Swarm Season: Your Best Plan of Defense for Florida

South Florida’s rainy season typically runs from mid-May to mid-October, and with the rains come swarms of biting black flies. There are 18 different species of black flies present in Florida, and while their populations decline in dry years, a wet season can cause an explosion in their numbers. Flies of all types, including the …

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How to Get Rid of Black Flies in Your Yard in Florida

Nothing will spoil a backyard barbecue or other South Florida outdoor activities faster than a swarm of biting black flies. These pests are often mistaken for non-biting house flies or other species, but when they make themselves at home in your yard, their presence will soon be felt—literally. Female black flies take blood meals before …

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Comprehensive Pest Control Plan for Florida Homes

Spontaneity has its place, but for most human endeavors, the key to success is having a plan. When it comes to protecting your home from damaging and disease-bearing pests, the most effective approach is to devise a comprehensive pest control plan based on the principles of integrated pest management (IPM): Effective and environmentally friendly pest …

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Termite Heat Treatment: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Florida Homeowners & Businesses

South Florida residents are well aware of the threat to their homes from hurricanes, floods, and even the occasional tornado. But there’s another very real threat to residences and businesses in the area posed by tiny, six-legged critters with voracious appetites—termites. Each year, termites infest 600,000 homes in the U.S. Miami tops the list of …

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