 One of the most damaging pests in Volusia and Flagler counties is the eastern subterranean termite. They account for hundreds and hundreds of calls for pest control services annually. We see swarming termites every year invading our homes and places of business; undoubtedly, they are a menacing sight to behold. Termites are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. They slowly destroy any and all wood they find. Subterranean termites live underground
 Formosan termites are a type of termite believed to have been introduced into the United States from China and Taiwan. They are named for Formosa, the former name of Taiwan. Like the eastern subterranean termite, Formosan termites feed on wood and make mud tunnels to move back and forth from above and below ground. One big difference is that Formosan termites can also build aerial nests above the ground.
Termites, we know them, we fear them. Unseen bugs of destruction. Termites are responsible for over 5 billion dollars in property damage each year. Homeowners insurance does not cover termite damage to homes. The cost of repairing a home from extensive termite damage can run in the thousands. It is much more cost effective to prevent termites in the first place rather than wait until you have a major problem.
The New Year is a fresh start but for many Florida homeowners, it can also bring unwanted guests: bigheaded ants, mosquitoes and other pests. These tiny invaders may seem harmless but they can quickly take over your home if left unchecked. At Dave’s Pest Control, we know how frustrating and persistent these pests can be. In this guide, we’ll show you how to spot them, prevent infestations, and protect your
 Flying insects in Florida can be quite a nuisance when they get inside our homes. We swat and we swing, missing every time. Effortlessly zipping across the room, we curse their existence. There are many bugs that fly and their evolution has been studied for years. How do invertebrates defy gravity and lift themselves into the air? Many of us have dreamed about flying at some point in our
A closer look at unfamiliar pests we may see in our homes, condominiums and businesses. Creepy crawly insects have been on earth for billions of years. Some bugs have continuously plagued mankind for centuries. Most of us know many of the common insects that get into our homes such as ants, spiders, and cockroaches, but there are many other pests that interrupt our daily lives that we may not recognize
The warm, humid environment of Florida that we live in has an abundance of insects ready and willing to invade our homes. Keeping bugs out of our homes has been an ongoing problem for hundreds of years. There are more remedies for pest control than there are for the common cold. No one wants to live with bugs in their home, the place where we sleep, raise our children, and
Safety in the Workplace When we leave home for work each day, we have a reasonable expectation that we will also return home. For some though, a workplace accident can send you to the hospital, or even end your life. Either way, you didn’t make it back home. Do you think that you could be involved in an accident at work? Probably not. We think we are in control of
Halloween makes us feel like we’ve rounded an invisible corner and are now on the straightaway to Christmas and the New Year. Before the chill of winter sets in, though, we enjoy the harvest season and the traditional happenings of this spooky holiday. Creatures crawling around looking for blood, demons squealing, and ghouls out of their tombs are images meant to horrify us. Vincent Price’s bone-chilling narration in Thriller recreates
Our state has many kinds of wildlife sharing our living space. Some species can be harmful to our homes and businesses. Raccoons and squirrels can get into attics and crawl spaces, causing costly damage. Insects like bed bugs can invade our beds and inflict a great deal of misery. Incursions from Florida’s wildlife are inevitable. Removing these pests from your home or business is rarely in anyone’s budget. Our experts
 One of the most damaging pests in Volusia and Flagler counties is the eastern subterranean termite. They account for hundreds and hundreds of calls for pest control services annually.
 Formosan termites are a type of termite believed to have been introduced into the United States from China and Taiwan. They are named for Formosa, the former name of
Termites, we know them, we fear them. Unseen bugs of destruction. Termites are responsible for over 5 billion dollars in property damage each year. Homeowners insurance does not cover termite
The New Year is a fresh start but for many Florida homeowners, it can also bring unwanted guests: bigheaded ants, mosquitoes and other pests. These tiny invaders may seem harmless
 Flying insects in Florida can be quite a nuisance when they get inside our homes. We swat and we swing, missing every time. Effortlessly zipping across the room, we
A closer look at unfamiliar pests we may see in our homes, condominiums and businesses. Creepy crawly insects have been on earth for billions of years. Some bugs have continuously
The warm, humid environment of Florida that we live in has an abundance of insects ready and willing to invade our homes. Keeping bugs out of our homes has been
Safety in the Workplace When we leave home for work each day, we have a reasonable expectation that we will also return home. For some though, a workplace accident can
Halloween makes us feel like we’ve rounded an invisible corner and are now on the straightaway to Christmas and the New Year. Before the chill of winter sets in, though,
Our state has many kinds of wildlife sharing our living space. Some species can be harmful to our homes and businesses. Raccoons and squirrels can get into attics and crawl
