HOW SOME SOCIAL DISTANCING BEHAVIORS CAN ATTRACT PESTS Increased time at home is changing our routines. We are often increasing the amount of food we consume as well as the waste we are generating. This is leading to more pests, according to National Pest Management Association (NPMA) research. Millions of Americans are spending more time in…
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND TALKING POINTS – RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Is it safe for you to be servicing my home? We continue to monitor and follow the guidance of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure the safety of our customers and all our employees as it pertains to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally,…
In south Florida over the last few years several samples were diagnosed positive for a new disease called lethal viral necrosis (associated with sugarcane mosaic virus, SCMV) on Saint Augustinegrass, cultivar ‘Floratam’. The following are the most frequently asked questions regarding this disease: Which is the most affected plant? Saint Augustinegrass ‘Floratam’ cultivar is the principal…
Ticks Are Dog Lovers Too! Just one simple walk outside and your furry baby comes back inside with a tick between its toes. Dogs are the preferred host of choice. If you find a tick on your dog, the odds are, you may find one in your home. What’s a pet owner to do? First…
Ants Are Farmers Besides humans, ants are the only creatures that will farm other creatures. Just as humans raise livestock as a food source, ants will do the same with other insects. The most commonly farmed insects are aphids. Occasionally mealybugs and soft scales are farmed when there is a plentiful source available. Why Aphids?…
