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Beautiful Bugs: Raising Butterflies at Home

by Universal Pest Control | Apr 30, 2021 | Beautiful Bugs, Eco-Friendly, Fun, How To, The More You Know

We are back with another installment in our series of Beautiful Bugs! (Check out our features on ladybugs and moths as well.) The insect world is full of some of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures seen in nature, but when it comes to deciding which one...

Announcing Our New Lawn & Shrub Care Program

by Universal Pest Control | Mar 27, 2021 | Company News, Company Values

Well, it has been a long time in the making, but we have finally arrived! The Universal team has been quietly working to develop a new service that provides the same high-quality results our customers have come to expect from our pest control, termite treatment, and...

How to Prepare Your Home for Tent Fumigation | Daytona Beach

by Universal Pest Control | Mar 27, 2021 | General Concerns, How To, Residential Pests, Termites

Few things can annoy homeowners quite as much as discovering drywood termites in their homes. Given enough time, these nasty little critters have the potential to cause thousands of dollars of damage. Unlike other unwanted insects, drywood termites don't bite, spread...

The Plight of the Monarch Butterfly

by Universal Pest Control | Feb 26, 2021 | Beautiful Bugs, Company Values, Eco-Friendly, Green Pest Control, The More You Know

Monarch butterflies are a subject of increasing interest, not only for their beauty but sadly, for their state. This species has experienced tremendous population impact over the last several decades, and in order to make a difference, we must learn more about them. ...

Identifying and Removing Mud Dauber Wasps in Florida

by Universal Pest Control | Feb 24, 2021 | General Concerns, How To, Residential Pests, Wasps

Do Wasps Have Any Redeeming Value or Do They Just Suck is one of our all-time most popular blog posts, and in it we mention a variety called the mud dauber. They're quite common in Florida, so I thought I'd dedicate a whole post to understanding these little...

A Troubling Trend That Brand New Home Buyers Should Know

by Universal Pest Control | Jan 28, 2021 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, Termites, The More You Know

Today I’d like to talk about subterranean termite bonds. While not a very “exciting” subject, perhaps, it’s an important one to be aware of as a homeowner—especially if you are purchasing a brand new home or building yourself. Depending on the practices of the...