#3 Top Five Pest Concerns for 2018

#3 MOSQUITOES Best known as a summer pest, female mosquitoes can lay up to 300 eggs at a time. Mosquitoes can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days. Once reaching adulthood, the mosquito may live 5-6 months. A mosquito uses heat sensors on its antennae and around...

Hurricane Aftermath Brings Unwanted Pests

Be proactive against pest invasions after floods to reduce risk of infestations, diseases and potential health issues. Mosquitoes If history is any indication, there will be several concerns regarding the increase in population of mosquitoes following Hurricane...

Warmer Weather Pushes Pests from a Winter’s Rest

Expect a Very Buggy Spring and Summer Thus far 2017 has been warmer than usual. Warm weather wakes hibernating pests from their winter hiding spots. Due to pests and insect species being able to survive the warm winter weather, they may appear earlier and more...

Zika Virus – Did You Know?

Zika Virus – Did You Know? Zika was first discovered in 1947. Zika, doesn’t infect the same mosquitoes as West Nile virus (the Culex species spreads West Nile). Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits Zika. The Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes spread...

Fun Fact Friday – Zika Virus

Fun Fact Friday – Zika Virus The Zika Virus has become a growing concern, especially with pregnant women. Those infected may give birth to babies with microcephaly, a disorder that leads to babies born with abnormally small heads and severe brain damage. The New...