Bug Blog - Pest Control Company Daytona Beach

Universal Pest Control is an SBDC Success Story

by Universal Pest Control | Mar 4, 2020 | Company News, Company Values

Over the past two years, I've had the privilege of working with the team at SBDC Daytona to help grow our business. In case you aren't familiar with this fantastic service, please allow me to enlighten you and share my experience. The Florida SBDC at Daytona State...

Backyard Buddies: Opossums in Florida (Please Don’t Hurt Us!)

by Universal Pest Control | Feb 19, 2020 | Backyard Buddies, Fun

Just like in the real world, in pest control there are “good guys” and “bad guys.” Also like the real world, it’s not always that cut and dry. Sometimes the “good guys” are widely (but incorrectly) considered to be “bad guys,” and the “bad guys” misinterpreted to be...

Mowing Your Lawn is Impacting the Environment

by Universal Pest Control | Feb 18, 2020 | Company Values, Eco-Friendly, Lawn Care

Residents of Florida are acutely aware of the effects of surplus nutrients in our coastal waters. The fish deaths due to algae blooms in Mosquito Lagoon and the red tide episodes in the Gulf of Mexico are constant summer reminders of what happens when high nutrient...

How to Avoid Bugs in Your Christmas Tree

by Universal Pest Control | Dec 4, 2019 | General Concerns, Residential Pests

It's the most wonderful time of the year! In the spirit of the season, my brother recently forwarded to me a Facebook post that addressed how to avoid bugs in your live Christmas tree. My relationship with technology being what it is, the link promptly disappeared,...

Reflecting on 2019

by Universal Pest Control | Dec 4, 2019 | Company Values

As we approach the end of the year, I’ve spent some time reflecting on our business and the changes we’ve seen since 2018. I also find it a valuable opportunity to think about our goals for the future and make plans for 2020. The Support to Succeed For a...

The Next Great Nontoxic Pesticide Could Be In Your Fridge

by Universal Pest Control | Nov 6, 2019 | Eco-Friendly, Green Pest Control, Residential Pests

At Universal, one of our core company values is to effectively eliminate pest problems while making the smallest possible impact on the surrounding natural environment. My team and I believe that all humans are stewards of the environment, charged with protecting and...