Summertime in Florida is hot and humid, and pests are abundant. Some pests are looking for a way to escape the heat, and heading into your home is often a preferable way to do so. American cockroaches and other roach species are in search of moisture during the dry summer months and the dark, moist areas of your home often attract them
7/2008
Deter Summer Pests Naturally
By: Summer Banks
The summer months are full of bugs both crawling and flying their way into our lives. Fending off these natural beasts usually leads consumers to the pesticide or chemical departments of the local hardware store, but, with green-living on everyone's mind why not choose a more natural repellent this summer.
If you can clearly see where the ants are entering your home, try pouring lemon juice or sprinkling cayenne or black pepper over the entry space.
7/2008
Summer Seasonal Pest Control Advice
By: FloridaBugs.com
Summertime in Florida is hot and humid, and pests are abundant. Some pests are looking for a way to escape the heat, and heading into your home is often a preferable way to do so. American cockroaches and other roach species are in search of moisture during the dry summer months and the dark, moist areas of your home often attract them
7/2007
White Footed Ants
University of Florida Dept. of Entomology and Menatology
The white-footed ant, Technomyrmex albipes (Fr. Smith) has been making news in Florida over the last few years as a pest ant of major importance. Pest control companies, the media and homeowners continually consult universities and government agencies for information on how to control this nuisance ant.
7/2007
Tips to Make Your Home Less of a Target for Termite Infestation
Now that summer is here, we will all be doing a little gardening.
Here are a few tips to make your home less of a target for termite infestation:
Be sure your sprinklers don't hit your home, termites are more likely to forage in moist soil than consistently dry soil.
Gutters are also a must for moisture control around your home.
Pull mulch 12-16 inches away from the foundation of your home and replace with gravel or stone.
If mulch is used near the home be sure to remove the old mulch and dispose of it.
Termites feed on mulch as it deteriorates, and rotting mulch can cause disease to your ornamental plants.
Also, it is better to not have landscape timbers anywhere near your home as they will draw foraging termites as well.
Keeping the food and moisture away from your home is essential in making your home a less likely target for this damaging pest.
7/2007
German cockroaches winning the war against pest
control baits
Filed under Research, Health, Environment on
Wednesday, December 6, 2006.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. The German
cockroach one of the most common and hated household pests is winning the
war against some of the newest insecticides and baits, according to University of Florida researchers.
Whatever you throw at them, they have an
amazing ability to quickly adapt and overcome adversity, said Phil Koehler, an
entomology professor with UF's Institute
of Food and Agricultural
Sciences.
"One
female roach and her offspring can produce more than 100 million roaches in a year.
Female roaches only need to mate once to lay eggs for the rest of their lives.
And, if they are able to avoid baits, then you've got a real serious roach
problem in no time."
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