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Bugs on Palm Trees: Most Common Pests & Treatment

You can’t live in or visit South Florida without being impressed by the beauty of our signature palm trees. These graceful, towering wonders of nature are major contributors to our world-renowned atmosphere. A key to the success of South Florida’s palm trees is their resilience—they can withstand hurricane-force winds and benefit in other ways from …

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Pest Prevention Tips & Pest Control Tricks for Southern Florida

We think of our homes as our safe havens, the place where no harm can come to us. But too often, our homes can be the source of disease, exposure to harmful pollutants, and other dangers. Insects, rodents, and other pests are a primary source of contagions in our homes, as the U.S. Centers for …

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South Florida Pest Control Do-It-Yourself vs Professional Services

Insects, rodents, and other “pests” are natural parts of the environment and often contribute to our lives in many ways. For example, where would we be without bees and other pollinators to ensure a steady supply of fruits and vegetables? They only become a problem when we encounter them in places where they can spread …

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Breaking down Preventive Pest Control Cost in Southern Florida: What You Should Know

Imagine if you waited until your car broke down before you performed any maintenance on it. So instead of spending $50 to $200 for regular oil changes, wheel alignments, tuneups, and other standard upkeep a few times a year, you end up forking over thousands for extensive repairs that could have been avoided with a …

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How Do Restaurants Keep Roaches Away in South Florida

There’s a very good reason why humans have a natural aversion to cockroaches: they’re dirty, destructive, disease-spreading pests. The World Health Organization (WHO) explains why cockroaches are so inhospitable: When they’re not partially disgorging the contents of their stomachs, they’re dropping their waste at regular intervals. They secrete a nauseous discharge from their mouths and …

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Types of Bugs That Look Like Cockroaches in South Florida

Some species just don’t get along. That’s the case with humans and cockroaches. When they’re outdoors far from any human habitation, cockroaches are beneficial decomposers, feeding on dead or dying plants and animals. But as soon as they start to share space with humans—as they frequently do in South Florida—cockroaches become a health risk and …

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