by Universal Pest Control | Jun 27, 2019 | Ants, Eco-Friendly, How To, Marine Pest Control, Roaches, Termites
For many of us lucky Floridians, summertime includes weekends and vacations on the water with family and friends. Nowhere else in the country is boating more popular than right here in Florida where water surrounds us. As a long time sailor and boating fanatic, I want...
by Universal Pest Control | Apr 26, 2019 | How To, Residential Pests, Termites
Termites. The word often strikes fear into the heart of any homeowner. A tent full of poison over their home? Nasty little creatures gnawing away in the night? Drywood termites are undoubtedly unpleasant to think about, and can become a genuine problem for homeowners....
by Universal Pest Control | Apr 1, 2019 | Bees, How To, Residential Pests
Springtime in Florida can bring with it more to homeowners than just blue skies and flower blossoms. It can also mean carpenter bees. Carpenter bees are problematic nationwide but are of particular interest to Floridians living in homes with wood trim, eaves, or...
by Universal Pest Control | Mar 1, 2019 | Ants, General Concerns, How To, Residential Pests
The biggest pest problem faced by most Florida homeowners this year is ants. If you’re seeing ants in your home and want to get rid of them, all you need to do is follow a few easy steps. Don’t be tempted to use that can of aerosol bug spray on the shelf. It...
by Universal Pest Control | Feb 8, 2019 | How To, Residential Pests, Termites
Those of us who have lived in east central Florida for any length of time know that as soon the temperature nears 80 degrees in the spring, something happens. It’s coming. SWARMING SEASON. Yes indeed; on the first warm spring day, Mother Nature will flip the switch...
by Universal Pest Control | Jan 21, 2019 | Fleas, How To
January is such a great time of year—a fresh start, boosted motivation, excitement for the future, and… fleas ?! Yes, right around January and through the spring our phone starts ringing off the hook with calls about these pesky critters. Their small size is hardly...
