by Universal Pest Control | Feb 18, 2022 | Ants, General Concerns, Lawn Care, Residential Pests, Roaches, Spiders, Termites
With all the recent real estate market activity here in Volusia and Flagler counties, I thought I’d take a few minutes to welcome newcomers to our little corner of paradise and offer a brief overview of the pest industry in our area. This is nothing new for...
by Universal Pest Control | Sep 29, 2021 | Ants, General Concerns, How To, Kitchen Pests, Pantry Pests, Residential Pests, Roaches, The More You Know
In my line of work I run into a great many do-it-yourself-ers, and I do everything I can to help them. If they succeed in solving their bug problem with my help, hopefully I’ve gained their trust. If they don’t, maybe they’ll come out of it with a...
by Universal Pest Control | Aug 30, 2021 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, The More You Know
NOTE: We haven’t included images of individual species in this article because some people can react negatively to the sight of these creatures. However, we have included source links where you can view species-specific reference images. Whenever someone...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 27, 2021 | Backyard Buddies, Fun, General Concerns, The More You Know
When you see an armadillo in your backyard you might be inclined to screech, or maybe “yech!”, but please don’t hurt them! They may look like armored, out-of-this-world four-legged warriors, but they’re quite harmless as long as you’re...
by Universal Pest Control | May 28, 2021 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, RVs and Campers, Scorpions, The More You Know
If you hear the word “scorpion,” it’s normal to have a moment of apprehension! These little creatures have a mean reputation for nasty stings — and they can look rather terrifying, too. Some can be venomous, while others might only cause a...
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,...
