 When treating a bedroom for a bed bug infestation, many factors must be considered. Rooms need to be treated thoroughly and done multiple times. Bed bugs lay very small, almost clear eggs which are hard to see. Chemical sprays do not affect the eggs, and we must rely on the newborn nymphs to come into contact with the residual from sprays. To treat these tiny blood sucking creatures, you
Every avid gardener knows about aphids and often does battle with them. These tiny bugs feed on many garden plants and flowers. Aphids are soft bodied bugs that suck nutrient rich sap from the leaves, stems, and buds of many kinds of plants. Astonishingly, they have a great amount of reproductive power, but not in a way familiar to us. Virgin female aphids can produce genetically identical female aphids—clones—about every
No other bug prompts more calls to pest control technicians than cockroaches. The very sight of them sends chills down your spine. We are repulsed by them and abhor their presence. Can they fly? That is a good question, answered by some interesting facts. While the American roach cannot fly in the true sense of the word, it can glide from a high spot like a tree limb down to
 The Imported Red Fire Ant Anyone living in Florida knows what a fire ant mound looks like; but to the untrained eye, it may look like an ordinary pile of sand. None the wiser, you may walk right on top of it, setting off a flurry of angry fire ants moving at incredible speed for an unrelenting onslaught of stinging and biting all over your feet and legs and
Rats What’s the best rat bait to use when trying to trap rats? If you answered cheese or peanut butter, you’d be wrong—though a lot of people think so. While it is true that rats will eat just about anything, they do have preferences. Rats are a major problem in our coastal towns of New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Flagler Beach. Rats thrive in the scrub and
 Bugs that feed on decaying organic matter are called Detritivores. Some of the most common of these insects are maggots, earthworms, termites, millipedes, and pill bugs. Our planet is dependent on these bugs to break down the organic components contained within them. This constant recycling of plants is the reason soils become fertile and rich in nutrients. Millipedes Millipedes are common in Volusia and Flagler Counties. They are found
Many people at some point in their lives have been stung by a wasp or bee. For most, the initial pain from a sting fades in a few hours. The stinger, if there is one, is removed and a topical analgesic like Benadryl or just plain ice can reduce the pain. For others, a sting is a life-threatening situation calling for immediate attention from a medical professional. Then there are
Lawns are actively growing again as we say goodbye to winter dormancy and say hello to the summer growing season. As the days grow longer, the time to apply pre-emergent herbicides grows shorter. Dave’s Pest Control is a full-service provider with an excellent lawn care program tailored for lawns in Volusia and Flagler counties. When controlling weeds like crabgrass and dollar weed, it is important to get an early start
 With spring upon us, and summer just around the corner, there has never been a better time to protect your home against damaging subterranean termites. Subterranean termites are highly active at this time of year. Swarming termites are a sign that these wood eating monsters are close by. Many homeowners and business owners may not be aware that they have a termite problem until see them swarming. When termites
 Having your house inspected for termites is an important step every homeowner should take to protect their home. Preventing termites before they invade is much easier and less costly than waiting until there’s a major termite problem and you must call for immediate help. A termite inspection is required when taking out a home loan. Lenders require documented proof that your house was inspected and free from termites and
 When treating a bedroom for a bed bug infestation, many factors must be considered. Rooms need to be treated thoroughly and done multiple times. Bed bugs lay very small,
Every avid gardener knows about aphids and often does battle with them. These tiny bugs feed on many garden plants and flowers. Aphids are soft bodied bugs that suck nutrient
No other bug prompts more calls to pest control technicians than cockroaches. The very sight of them sends chills down your spine. We are repulsed by them and abhor their
 The Imported Red Fire Ant Anyone living in Florida knows what a fire ant mound looks like; but to the untrained eye, it may look like an ordinary pile
Rats What’s the best rat bait to use when trying to trap rats? If you answered cheese or peanut butter, you’d be wrong—though a lot of people think so. While
 Bugs that feed on decaying organic matter are called Detritivores. Some of the most common of these insects are maggots, earthworms, termites, millipedes, and pill bugs. Our planet is
Many people at some point in their lives have been stung by a wasp or bee. For most, the initial pain from a sting fades in a few hours. The
Lawns are actively growing again as we say goodbye to winter dormancy and say hello to the summer growing season. As the days grow longer, the time to apply pre-emergent
 With spring upon us, and summer just around the corner, there has never been a better time to protect your home against damaging subterranean termites. Subterranean termites are highly
 Having your house inspected for termites is an important step every homeowner should take to protect their home. Preventing termites before they invade is much easier and less costly
