Here in Florida, it’s hard to keep pests out. From ants to termites, here are a few helpful tips on keeping your home or business pest free.
Ants are a pest to every household. They are social insects with different duties: the queen, who produces eggs; the male, whose apparent purpose is only to mate with the queen; and the females, the workers who feed and defend the colony. The best way to treat ants is by baiting — but make sure not to leave any food or other sweets out, so there is no competing food source with the bait.
To properly prevent cockroaches from entering your home, it is best not to place paper bags near fridges — eggs might be hidden in them, and placing them near the fridge can let the eggs incubate, hatch, and eventually infest your home or workplace. Make sure to take all boxes outside.
Mosquitoes are known to carry all sorts of diseases, from malaria to dengue fever. The best way to stop them is to make sure no still water is left in your backyard — whether it be in a set of old tires or water in the playground. If you already have mosquitoes around your property, it is best to use an electric zapper with a mosquito-specific attractant to assure proper targeted control.
Termites are the last thing you want to see at your home — treatment can be expensive if termites have already invaded your house. Termites feed on dead wood and cellulose; sometimes a termite may target a wooden cabinet or other wooden objects, and the solution can be as simple as throwing the wooden material away. But make sure to hire a professional to determine whether termites have come into contact with the house itself.
Tips help — but a recurring problem needs a professional program. See the every-4-weeks program from $45.00/month.
