Bug Blog - Pest Control Company Daytona Beach

Do Wasps Have Any Redeeming Value, or Do They Just Suck?

by Universal Pest Control | Jun 30, 2020 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, The More You Know, Wasps

Most of us grew up fearing the sting of the mighty wasp. As a child, how many times were you warned by your parents to stay away from the hedge (or a corner of the yard) because of a wasp nest? Maybe you’ve even been stung once or twice—it’s hard to forget, after all....

Backyard Buddies: Rocky Raccoon and The Gang

by Universal Pest Control | Jun 30, 2020 | Backyard Buddies, General Concerns, Residential Pests

The perks of owning a backyard are pretty plentiful. There’s plenty of room for kids (or future kids) to run around, you can finally adopt that dog you’ve always wanted, and you have more private space for gardening and entertaining. Sounds nice, right? BUT amidst all...

How Chinch Bugs Can Ruin Your Florida Lawn

by Universal Pest Control | May 18, 2020 | Lawn Care, Residential Pests

Chinch bugs can cause a shudder down the spine of any homeowner or lawn care devotee, and rightly so. This minuscule bug causes millions of dollars of damage to property in Florida each year. Here’s what you need to know about cinch bugs, how to identify chinch bugs...

Do Lovebugs Really Damage the Paint on Your Car?

by Universal Pest Control | May 18, 2020 | General Concerns

There's a joke that floats around the internet every now and again that says, "Florida has four seasons just like everywhere else: hurricane season, love bug season, tourist season, and summer." Lovebug season is up, and only Floridians can relate to the unique...

The Invisible Florida Brown Recluse Spider

by Universal Pest Control | Mar 11, 2020 | Spiders, The More You Know

It’s happened again. One of our customers was “bitten by a brown recluse spider.” Unfortunately, this happens several times a year. This is a huge source of frustration for those of us in the pest control industry in east central Florida. We’re not frustrated because...

Buying a New Home? Don’t Let Pests Go Unnoticed

by Universal Pest Control | Mar 10, 2020 | Bed Bugs, Residential Pests, Termites

Buying a new home is an exciting and often stressful proposition. With offers, counter-offers, inspections, financing, and moving plans all happening at the same time, it’s easy to overlook small details. One of those details is the pests that may already be occupying...