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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
