Hi I'm Franklin Hernandez, I am the Certified Pest Control Operator For NaturePest of Doral I have 10 years of experience in pest control, I am certified for General Household Pest and Lawn and Ornamental Pests and im also a Certified Horticultural Specialist. The views and opinions on this website are for information purposes only and are not intended to provide professional pest control advice, you should consult your state or local government before performing any pest control service and read and follow all label directions "The Label Is The Law"
A poorly executed attempt at rodent exclusion. On today’s edition, we examine clearly visible gaps that will allow easy rodent intrusion. The inevitable takeaway is that getting it wrong is tandem to not doing it all! #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami #DIYpestcontrol #rodentexclusion https://twitter.com/naturepest https://naturepest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/ https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ Pestgeek Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/ Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt= Linkedin…
Mulch becomes organic matter and provides places for insects to burrow and make This is the problem with mulch. In addition to this, something to consider is what’s necessary for plant health? Too much mulch around a plant can actually rot the trunk. Three to four inches is recommended. More than this can result in…
On today’s edition, a few tips on growing and caring for a Podocarpus. Join us for a routine inspection of a Podocarpus, also commonly known as a Podocarpus Macrophyllus. This species also goes by the names fern pine, yew plum pine, and Buddhist pine. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt=Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/PestGeek http://www.pestgeekpodcast.com/
On today’s edition, chinch bugs were the main suspect but as it turns out, the owners gave us the final clue. The roof was pressure cleaned with bleach. That bleach made it onto the lawn which caused chemical burn. Integrated pest control isn’t always easy to do when it comes to lawn care.This info is…
Sealing off gaps in your garage is priority. The right Rodent exclusion is a key component of Integrated Pest Control. On today’s edition, Stephen Vantassel shares his experience having an Xcluder door seal system installed. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt=Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/PestGeek http://www.pestgeekpodcast.com/
On today’s edition we inspect a Key lime tree which is a fruit bearing tree. Pesticide labels have specific restrictions on them in regards to key lime trees.This key lime tree in particular has burn marks and crinkled leaves which are evidence of Skeletonizers (moths in the family Zygaenidae). These are known for sucking along…
Most people do not understand rodent behavior, therefore, do not see how a roof rat could have gotten into the attic or home, a rat can fit through a half-inch hole can climb brick walls, trees, and telephone poles, and walk across telephone lines, can jump three feet in the air from a flat surface…
As part of our rodent exclusion services, we use foam to seal and proof your home against rats, mice, bats, roaches and other unwelcome guests. This is a quick overview of the process. #pestcontrolmanagement #pestcontrol #diypestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpodcast/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pestgeekpodcast/
If you are not a qualified rodent control specialist, is it a good idea to buy a rodenticide bait station for $9 online even if it is fairly easy? Turns out, a cheap rodenticide bait station with no weight to hold it down can be the perfect excuse for a pet or child to turn…
What is an exclusion inspection? A thorough exclusion inspection includes crawl spaces, electrical, garage doors and much more. On today’s edition we find unsealed rooftops that include openings to bats, rats, German roaches making rodent control much more difficult. We also find poor quality rodent stations with no weights exposing pets or even children to…
How your new roof just created major entry points for rodents and pests Although your roof looks great, your contractor has no idea of what pest management means, chances are you are in for some serious pest control expenses. On today’s edition, we’ll take a look at how a new roof created multiple access points…
When it comes to controlling German Roaches most people fail because they think more is better they feel they need something stronger when in reality they are just using the wrong products or they are not puting the gel bait in the place. Order Doxem Control Solutions Precision Delivery System With Free Shipping https://shrsl.com/2zl3s Invict…
It’s no fun when American roaches get inside your building. In fact, it can be an overwhelming nuisance. There’s no giving up on this one. On today’s edition, we’ll show you how our exclusion service can prevent not only rodents such as mice and rats from finding their way into your building but proofing your…
We serve so many apartment renters where the landlord is not taking care of the roach problem and they hire us to control their cockroaches, water leaks need to get fixed in order to get control. Refusing to fix problems that can potentially be a health hazard is neglectful. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #slumlords https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group…
Garages are one the hardest parts of the home to control pests or at least exclude to prevent them from coming in, glue boards like these are great to trap roaches, mice, snakes. They serve a dual purpose, you can catch them stoping them in their tracks and you can monitor for pest presence which…
When you hear the word “cockroach,” you probably think of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), that infests apartments or the American cockroach Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) which is a paradomestic roach primarily living outside but can and does infest buildings. If you’ve kept insect-eating exotic pets, you may also be familiar with the dubia roach (Blaptica…
This is what a dumpster room with no maintenance looks like: overspill and overflow of food, accumulated dirt and a serious lack of pressure washing. These trash chutes are in dire need of cleaning. A monthly treatment is needed to decontaminate it in order to prevent flies from breeding. This kind of neglect makes this…
On today’s edition, we test what sources of food German roaches are drawn to. It’s a side by side test and the results are not too surprising. Dog food out overnight? You should not miss this one! #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram:…
What do you use to control roaches a customer asks? Me: What roach do you have? Knowing what specific species of pest you have is the first key to getting a successful control, most people fail using over the counter products and even buying professional-grade products because they don’t understand pest biology is not about…
Pest love to hide in tight spaces like cracks, and crevices applying a pesticide baseboard spray isn’t going to control a pest that is hiding in a void in a wall, you have put the pest control products where the pests are to control them. Insecticide spray contaminates the home without offering real control. you…
Removing food and water is part of a Holistic Pest Control Program, if pests can’t eat or drink they will have a hard time breeding indoors. Removing pet food and water bowls when pets are not eating, not leaving cups and dishes in the sink overnight, and keeping the dishwasher closed will expedite the pest…
When you think natural pest control stop thinking about natural pesticides, think pest proofing, fixing holes, and making repairs stop pest like roaches, rats, mice, bats, and other insects and animals from entering your home, reducing the need for using pesticides in your home, the exclusion is part of a Holistic Pest Control Strategy. #naturalpestcontrol…
You are a homeowner, a contractor, a building maintenance person, a property manager and everything you have tried is failing. Why? Well, for starters, you have bad information. You need to get good information first. Best place to start is at your local state university’s entomological program. Tune in for a step by step guide…
Most people think that professional-grade insect pest control products are stronger than over-the-counter pesticides when the reality is both are generally applied at the same rate. Most people call a professional pest control company when they have failed to control the pest problem. This thinking generally leads to a misapplication of a pesticide putting people…
People think that solving difficult pest problems require a stronger chemical, you hear the customer say all the time” I have tried everything I need you to use something stronger” The reality is most over the counter Roach sprays like Raid are as strong as they need to be to kill a bug, controlling a…
Roaches coming out of your stove. Yuck! On today’s edition, we’ll take care of this for good, the Naturepest way. We’ll be talking German Roaches Tune in. First order of business is hygiene. We’re going to lift this stove top up and make sure we give it a thorough cleaning on the inside. Remember that…
Hiring a real local expert to manage your luxury zoysia lawn and landscape with the attention it needs to thrive not just selling 3 to 6 chemical applications per year. Lawn care for high maintenance lawns is expensive because you need an expert technician on-site more often to inspect, evaluate and treat. Zoysia grass in…
On today’s edition, we show how you can seal off your dishwasher from roaches and if roaches are already getting in, how to eliminate them without contaminating your dishwasher. We’ll be focusing on German roaches in this walkthrough of our roach control process. For this demonstration, we’ll be using Advion Cockroach Gel Bait and the…
A walk in the Miami Beach Marina is enough to trigger a righteous rant against shoddy pest control. Along this walk we find empty or upside down rodent stations easily within reach of children or pets at a billion dollar boat marina. No bait in these stations even though these are top dollar condos valued…
On this edition, we actually get into inspecting a bed for bed bugs. This is a follow-up inspection. As part of our pest control service, we have placed bed bug monitors and are closely inspecting this bed frame. #nobedbugs #getridofbedbugs https://twitter.com/naturepest https://naturepest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/ https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ Pestgeek Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/ iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt= Linked In…
Dealing with German cockroaches is not easy as they tend to stay in the access points, voids and gaps of your kitchen. The good news is that a B&G Bulb Duster is the best way to get bait into those hard to reach places under or behind kitchen cabinets and appliances such as your fridge.…
On today’s edition, we show you how to locate pest evidence during a detailed inspection of a home. This pest in particular is the American cockroach. As part of our inspection, we were able to find American cockroach nymphs. For this job, our product of choice is MaxForce Complete Insect Bait. In addition to this,…
On today’s edition. Roach problems that are not easy to locate. It turns out these are not the typical entry points and in some cases require a more detailed inspection. The owner assures us all access points are sealed but this is what we find: American roach feces, the blunt edges are the clue; not…
On today’s edition, guest Janet Hurley (ACE, MPA Extension Program@Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) gives us a definitive view of IPM’s holistic nature. We discuss integrated pest management as a strategy that relies on accurate identification and scientific knowledge of target pests, pest infestation, reliable monitoring methods to assess pest presence, preventative measures to limit pest…
Red, orange, yellow and pink; these large flower clusters bloom in vibrant colors and enjoy the sunlight. In hot temperatures, they also enjoy some shade. On today’s edition, we inspect some Ixoras that are in dire need of care. We discuss adding a high iron plus micronutrient product as well as doing a soil drench…
So what really is the difference? and, more importantly, why should it matter to me if I want to DIY pest control at home? Well, it actually matters a whole lot. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website: pesticide labels are LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE. In fact, these labels carry the same statement that says it…
I will share with you how you can exterminate yourself in a natural way and save hundreds of dollars per year.
Have you tried getting home pest control tips from a local exterminator in Miami it’s easier to perform a root canal for yourself? I’m going to share the most natural home pest control tips you can ever perform on your home is to prevent the pest from ever getting in.
When you have a pest problem you want a home insect control service to solve it quickly and with the least hassle.
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Sucrose is a very palatable sugar in sugar ant control bait and to most sweet feeding ants and it is readily available and very cheap, it is used in many manufactured sugar ant bait also used are sucrose, fructose, glucose, and maltose, raffinose, and xylose.
Ganoderma butt rot is a deadly disease of palms, both from the landscape and natural configurations. While the illness is much more widespread in the southern half of this country, where palms are at greatest abundance, it’s definitely not limited to that region. The parasite that causes the disorder is spread throughout Miami Florida, from…
There are 12 known diseases of palms in South Florida and the ones that kill your palms are not curable but most are preventable. 8 of the palm diseases in South Florida have no cure yet.
Inevitably you will have one of theses palm tree care mistakes that will lead to pest and disease or even lead to the death of your palm tree, the sad part about this is that all theses costly mistakes can be corrected and prevented at no cost.
Croton pests and disease such the croton scale which affects 56 species of plants in south Florida, thrips, mealybug, and mites are a common occurrence especially in mono-cultural landscapes in HOAs or gated communities. Crotons are widely planted in South Florida gardens adding color with low maintenance to a landscape. Crotons are also a popular…
You would be surprised to hear that the strongest insecticide is the most effective, longest lasting, safest and least toxic of all.
The resurgence of bed bugs in the United Stated presents one of the toughest challenges pest control professionals face here are 3 Simple things to identify and help control bed bugs.
The Mango Mangifera indica L. from the Anacardiaceae family closely related to the cashew, spondias, and pistachio originated from India and Southeast Asia, lets discus Insect Pests Disease & Care Of Mango Trees In South Florida.
Everything you ever wanted to know about do it yourself pest control but couldn’t get anyone to tell you. The information contained in this guide is part of professional pest control training and it is taught almost every year to new and veteran pest control technicians as part of continuing education units or CEU’s. this…
When you think of how insecticides work you think killing the pest and for most synthetic pesticides that would be true, we will discuss 6 ways natural essential oil insecticides control pests. Synthetic insecticide such as pyrethroid, neonicatenoids, carbomates, and organophosphates work with specific modes of action to kill a pest like blocking a sodium…
