Performing An Initial Inspection On A Newly Installed Zoysia Grass Lawn And Other Landscape Problems
Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite: Watch This Follow-up Inspection using bed bug monitors.
Looking For Pest Entry Points That Are Not Normal And Sealing Them.
Figuring Out IPM With Janet Hurley Extension Program Specialist @Texas AgriLife.
Why Do These Ixoras Look So Bad and How Can I Bring Them Back To Life?
So what is the difference between labels and labeling; why should it matter if you want to DIY?
Starving Rats Are Invading Miami Neighborhoods and Homes Amidst Coronavirus COVID-19 Shutdown.
Top 30 Natural Weed Killer Alternatives To Glyphosate and Roundup That Are OMRI Organic Certified
How To Select A Home Insect Control Service That Works
When you have a pest problem you want a home insect control service to solve it quickly and with the least hassle. Professionals can provide effective solutions tailored to your specific situation, ensuring the problem is dealt with thoroughly. While some people attempt DIY methods to address pest issues, these often fall short or even exacerbate the problem. Trusted home insect control services bring expertise and tools that go beyond what DIY approaches can typically achieve.
DSV vs Microban Disinfectants Cleaners Sanitizers Deodorizers
Are you looking for a real cleaning? Both DSV and Microban are Disinfectants, Cleaners, Sanitizers, Fungicides Mildew stat, Virucides, Deodorizers, Bactericides Germicidal Cleaner Concentrates and disinfecting product for your home or office that is scientifically proven to kill germs, bacteria, and viruses, that is safer than bleach and most household cleaners and is noncaustic?
This conk on the bottom of the palm tree is Ganoderma butt rot.
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 Key West to Jacksonville to Pennsacola.
Top 5 Palm Tree Care Mistakes That Lead To Pests and Diseases
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 Diseases In South Florida Landscapes
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 indoor plant.
Pests of croton plants can lead to significant damage if left untreated, causing discoloration, leaf drop, and stunted growth. Regular monitoring and integrated pest management practices are essential to keeping these vibrant plants healthy. Homeowners and landscapers should remain vigilant, especially in areas prone to infestations, to ensure the beauty and longevity of crotons in their landscapes.
3 Simple things to identify and help control bed bugs
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.
Insect Pests Disease & Care Of Mango Trees In South Florida
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.
The complete do it yourself pest control guide
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 is what most pest control professionals know that keep them safe and what most do it yourself pest control people need to know before you perform your own pest control.
6 Ways natural essential oil insecticides control pests
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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 Channel keeping it open creates an uncontrollable influx of sodium rushing the system causing excitation, tremors and paralysis leading to death.
Unlike synthetic insecticide that only have one active ingredient with one mode of action, natural essential oil insecticides have many components, derivatives and active ingredients that control and prevent insects, nematodes, fungi, mold and bacterias on plants and properties.
Why a pesticide spray program won’t control an infestation
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Programmed pesticides exterior barrier spray and indoor baseboard spray applications are the most common pest control service but a pesticide spray program won’t control an infestation.
Biological Mosquito Larva Control Products Approved For Organics
Can Thermacell Mosquito Repellent be Used in Conjunction with Biological Larva Control Products?
Yes, Thermacell mosquito repellent can be used alongside biological larva control products. The combination of using both methods can greatly improve the overall effectiveness of mosquito control, as it targets both adult mosquitoes and their larvae. This integrated approach can help effectively reduce mosquito populations in your area.
Biological Mosquito Larva Control Products Approved For Organics
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In the fight against mosquitoes like the Aedes that transmit diseases such as the Zika virus and others around the country most people count on synthetic insecticide sprays to control adult mosquitoes and ignore breeding sites that produce hundreds of thousands of mosquito larvae the following products are biological mosquito larva control products approved for organics.Why IPM is safer and more effective than organic pest control?
Why IPM is safer and more effective than organic pest control?
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Many people are making the effort to live healthier lives by eating organic non GMO foods, replace traditional cleaners with eco-friendly ones, it would make sense to choose organic pest control products and services.
Organic pest control in organic farming is very different from organic pest control in homes, lawns and gardens or in organic certified production facilities. It is one thing to choose the organic carrots over the regular ones or to switch brands of detergent and quite another to achieve an organic pest control service.
Study Reveals 54 Essential Plant Oils Tested On Head Lice
Did you know that most head lice products contain the same active ingredients as professional insecticides and pet flea and tick sprays like permathrin and pyrethrum, new study reveals 54 Essential Plant Oils Tested On Head Lice.
When my two year old son got head lice from a children’s hair salon I was indignant on how they did not sterilize their hair equipment between cuts like state law requires, but I was even more outraged to find out that the active ingredients in most head lice removal kits are the same pesticide that I don’t and won’t even apply to my customers homes as a professional pest control operator.
Clove Oil Eugenol A Pesticide Against Insects, Mites, and Fungus
Clove Oil Eugenol A Pesticide Against Insects, Mites, and Fungus
In the battle against pests more people looking for an alternative to synthetic pesticides Clove Oil Eugenol A Pesticide Against Insects, Mites, and Fungus is proven to deliver.
Eugenol derived from of dried clove buds known as Turkish Clove (Syzygium aromaticum Linn) a preciouse spice native of Indonesia
Bacteria, parasite and fungi transmitted by Cockroaches
Of all pests roaches pose the greatest health risk in homes, restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, supermarkets, bars and other food service establishments with most food poising as a direct result of Bacteria, parasite and fungi transmitted by Cockroaches.
Green palm tree snaps in half caused by Thielaviopsis trunk rot
A perfectly green good looking palm tree with no symptoms the crown just snaps off or reen palm tree snaps in half caused by Thielaviopsis trunk rot by the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa. One of the several diseases that have no cure
Why Natural Pesticides Are Not 100% Safe
Why Natural Pesticides Are Not 100% Safe
With a growing concern about the toxic effects of pesticide people are turning to natural pesticides but natural pesticides are not 100% safe.
Why 86% off all rodenticide bait poisoning are children under 6
Why 86% off all rodenticide bait poisoning are children under 6
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Rodents spread diseases which can be deadly but 86% off all rodenticide poisoning are children under 6 this is according to the EPA.

Understanding how an insecticide class mode of action works
Understanding how an insecticide class mode of action works
Have you had the same pest control guy for ten years and all of the sudden he’s no longer controlling any of your bugs, he’s spraying the same way he always has but not getting control. You probably come to think he’s watering down the chemical to save money when in reality he might have a resistance to a insecticide class mode of action.
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent An Alternative To Misting and Sprays
Is Thermacell Mosquito Repellent as Effective as Traditional Misting and Sprays?
When comparing the effectiveness of the Thermacell Mosquito Control System to traditional misting and sprays, many users report similar results. The Thermacell mosquito control system emits a repellent that creates a 15-foot protection zone, making it a convenient and potentially more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional methods.
Thermacell Mosquito Repellent An Alternative Sprays
If you are looking for an alternative to repellent sprays, mosquito misting and barrier sprays then look no further than Thermacell Mosquito Repellent.Tropical Houseplant Requirements
Tropical Houseplant Requirements
No matter where you live, you can grow tropical plants if given the right conditions. A tropical plant is one that “grows in the tropics.” This means that it is not cold hardy to a certain degree. In the north, where it is colder, tropical plants are restricted to patio plants, annuals, and houseplants. In Southern Florida you can grow tropical plants inside as well as out.
Sucking Insect Pests and Disease of Christmas Palms
The Christmas Palm also is known as the Manila palm because it is native to the Philippines suffers from sucking insect pests and also from diseases such as Ganoderma and lethal yellowing.
The cheapest pest control at what price
The cheapest pest control at what price
In tough economic times people with lowest means suffer more from pest problems than the those who can afford a premium pest control service so they settle for the cheapest pest control at what price.